Question for Day/Date Owners - Legibility?

[Phrank]

Legibility is fine on my 18238, I specifically wanted the silver dial, was originally interested in the white dial, but it was just a little too "bright" for my liking, silver dial fit the bill perfectly.

Personally, easy to read, quick glance and I get all the info.

[your desired user na]

I was originally concerned about blue dial romans, but I've had mine a few months now and it's not been an issue.

[HogwldFLTR]

I admit that my Champagne dialed can be touch to read in the wrong light and at the wrong angle. It's especially true with the non-ARC cyclops. It's the Day and Date that could use greater contrast; I've thought of switching out the wheels but haven't yet. Never the less I manage to stumble on and get the most out of it!!!

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I admit that my Champagne dialed can be touch to read in the wrong light and at the wrong angle. It's especially true with the non-ARC cyclops. It's the Day and Date that could use greater contrast; I've thought of switching out the wheels but haven't yet. Never the less I manage to stumble on and get the most out of it!!!

I’m with Lee on this - my champagne on gold OQ is not my most legible watch, but I enjoy it.


However, I have no legibility concerns with my 18239.


I suspect, based on input from others, legibility is less of a concern with modern references and I say go for it.

[haven_seeker]

Even with an older DD no issues here.

[Gerardus]

[GoingPlaces]

Are the hands thicker or more substantial on modern DD references? Hence easier to read?


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[rebel_1]

I’m going for the DD40 WG with black dial for legibility reasons. Also, these dials look very different in person that they do on Rolex.com. I thought I wanted the rhodium striped dial until I compared it to the black dial. I thought I’d like the black dial with diamonds until I saw it in person.

No wrong answer though!! Buy what YOU like!

[sherrill]

I recently got the wg DD40 with the olive green dial, and it is stunning! I will say that in different lighting situations, the color changes to different shades, which is great. If you don’t have the best eyesight, the Roman numerals and hands can be hard to read because there is no lume on either with the Roman numeral option.

[BaliBryan]

I have the DD40 in yg with white diagonal motif dial, stick lume markers. I'm 50 with reasonably good vision and in certain lighting it can take a few seconds to read the time. The hour and minute hand hand can be hard to differentiate. I love the look but if could have a do over i would probably chose a darker dial with more contrast.

[mfnj]

Thanks everyone for your responses. Anecdotally it would seem that the day/date in white gold with a variety of dials is not the greatest in terms of outright legibility! I might have to “keep on truckin’” with my 2-tone sub. LOL

[Zipdog]

My favorite!

[CharlesN]

My DD40 in WG

By Day with Dark Rhodium dial - Very Clear




By Night it's also very clear.

[Mr.Rolex1]

Both 36 and 40mm versions are equally easy to read

Also both blue and green dials have equal legibility

[Racerdj]

The easiest to read.
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