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sherrill · 15 May 2020, 12:27 PM

Polar, you already have SD43 and GMT II to satisfy the black dial option in your collection.

horseShu · 15 May 2020, 12:30 PM

buying to keep: black dial
buying to flip: white dial

calebb90 · 15 May 2020, 12:32 PM

White

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Chope Man · 15 May 2020, 12:38 PM

Black brings more drama, looks more like a manly tool.

TMHO of course.

And I like the floating hands.

GMViloria · 15 May 2020, 01:01 PM

The Polar gets my vote considering your current collection (SD43, GMT 16710, IWC Ingenieur, JLC MUT, Omega SMPO). I reckon that save (maybe) for the IWC and JLC MUT, the rest of your watches are black dials. The Polar will change it up a bit.

Good problem to have though! Cheers! :-)

Tombstone · 15 May 2020, 01:21 PM

Both

Chaching · 15 May 2020, 01:58 PM

Black ... I was in the same predicament but ultimately chose Black... Polar Dial makes it look like a “Clown Watch” just my 2 cents.

HauteHorlogerie · 15 May 2020, 02:49 PM

White

kpinthebay · 15 May 2020, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BogdanS

Tomorrow I’ll pay a visit to my AD, see them both and have to decide on spot.

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Hehe just messing with you. I have never seen an SS sport Rolex just hanging out in an AD case. But, obviously a matter of personal preference, but for it, it would be a no brainer. White dial all the way. Take a look at your Rolex collection, most all are black dials.

Psmith · 15 May 2020, 03:19 PM

The white dial will only work if you actually like white dials - it doesn't matter how many black dial watches you already have.

Rolexflex · 15 May 2020, 03:45 PM

Just got the Polar 1 week ago. Absolutely in love with it and getting compliments left right and center. Polar +1!

Dr. T · 15 May 2020, 05:05 PM

Both are great! I went white as I wasn't a big fan of the floating hands on the black and it's harder to find great white dial watches in general. The black parts of the hands don't 100% match the dial and it makes the hands look a bit stubby on the black. Good luck!

braningan · 15 May 2020, 05:08 PM

Black

Zoomerang · 15 May 2020, 06:03 PM

When I got mine, I thought I'd get the white because of all the hype about the polar. However, after seeing them side by side, I knew that I had to get the black.

Eventually I also owned the Polar but didn't like it as much as the black one so I moved it.

You will know once you see them side by side.

flv112 · 15 May 2020, 06:08 PM

I went with the black coz it's reminiscent of the original 1655 Freccione.

nighthawk77 · 15 May 2020, 07:40 PM

They are both amazing but if I were to buy as a single watch then I'd probably go with the black. If I were buying to complement a collection, then I'd go white.

The polar is on my radar, and should provide a nice white dial alternative to my Exp1.

Harry-57 · 15 May 2020, 07:43 PM

There is a lot to be said for both of them. You can't lose either way.

Your money, your watch, your choice.

<- I went white.

danwang0520 · 15 May 2020, 07:46 PM

i would go with the polar dial given your current collection......

amanbra · 15 May 2020, 07:58 PM

Michael Jackson made a great song about this topic.

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travisb · 15 May 2020, 08:27 PM

I remember struggling with that decision and I've owned both.
In the end, Polar is the one for me.

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abozz · 15 May 2020, 08:34 PM

No wrong answer, white is more iconic, popular, keep better his price in the secondary market, and the black is a beauty. My choice: White.

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Zippy+ · 15 May 2020, 08:48 PM

EB80B04B-12D3-43E7-A547-DB9763B67DE6.jpegThis one

BogdanS · 16 May 2020, 01:38 AM

So here are the beauties, side by side, fresh photos:

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BogdanS · 16 May 2020, 01:40 AM

It became very easy:

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BogdanS · 16 May 2020, 01:44 AM

Tried on pretty much everything they had, managed to stop before reaching the ladies section.

Also a good opportunity for pictures. Any excuses are well worth.

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brandrea · 16 May 2020, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

I have the black face. I think its stunning, I also like the floating hands effect.

I’ve been debating the two and this is exactly where I’ve landed

timemaestro · 16 May 2020, 02:34 AM

Black dial is a yaay.

Willows · 16 May 2020, 03:55 AM

Both are stunning, but in the long term, I think black is more versatile.

You can't go wrong, really! Great pics, btw!

pikers · 16 May 2020, 04:09 AM

If you wanted a 40mm version, I'd say go white/polar. But for the new version (42mm), I much prefer the black dial.

15 May 2020, 01:21 PM	#36
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Both __________________ Always working...by choice

15 May 2020, 01:58 PM	#37
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Black ... I was in the same predicament but ultimately chose Black... Polar Dial makes it look like a “Clown Watch” just my 2 cents. __________________ ____________________________ “My time is much too valuable to be told by a cheap watch”

15 May 2020, 03:19 PM	#40
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	The white dial will only work if you actually like white dials - it doesn't matter how many black dial watches you already have. __________________

16 May 2020, 01:44 AM	#56
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 869	EXPLORER 2: black vs white dial. Which one? HELP! Tried on pretty much everything they had, managed to stop before reaching the ladies section. Also a good opportunity for pictures. Any excuses are well worth. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2020, 12:27 PM	#31
sherrill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 230	Polar, you already have SD43 and GMT II to satisfy the black dial option in your collection.

15 May 2020, 12:30 PM	#32
horseShu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dense Rainforest Watch: Aqua Terra Posts: 514	buying to keep: black dial buying to flip: white dial

15 May 2020, 12:32 PM	#33
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	White Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2020, 12:38 PM	#34
Chope Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jean-Michel Location: Paris, France Watch: Blue dial 16618 Posts: 293	Black brings more drama, looks more like a manly tool. TMHO of course. And I like the floating hands.

15 May 2020, 01:01 PM	#35
GMViloria "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Manila Watch: 114060 Posts: 7	The Polar gets my vote considering your current collection (SD43, GMT 16710, IWC Ingenieur, JLC MUT, Omega SMPO). I reckon that save (maybe) for the IWC and JLC MUT, the rest of your watches are black dials. The Polar will change it up a bit. Good problem to have though! Cheers! :-)

15 May 2020, 02:49 PM	#38
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	White

15 May 2020, 03:45 PM	#41
Rolexflex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Vancouver Canada Watch: Polar Posts: 105	Just got the Polar 1 week ago. Absolutely in love with it and getting compliments left right and center. Polar +1!

15 May 2020, 05:05 PM	#42
Dr. T "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 47	Both are great! I went white as I wasn't a big fan of the floating hands on the black and it's harder to find great white dial watches in general. The black parts of the hands don't 100% match the dial and it makes the hands look a bit stubby on the black. Good luck!

15 May 2020, 05:08 PM	#43
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Black

15 May 2020, 06:03 PM	#44
Zoomerang 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 580	When I got mine, I thought I'd get the white because of all the hype about the polar. However, after seeing them side by side, I knew that I had to get the black. Eventually I also owned the Polar but didn't like it as much as the black one so I moved it. You will know once you see them side by side.

15 May 2020, 06:08 PM	#45
flv112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: flv Location: asia Posts: 241	I went with the black coz it's reminiscent of the original 1655 Freccione.

15 May 2020, 07:40 PM	#46
nighthawk77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	They are both amazing but if I were to buy as a single watch then I'd probably go with the black. If I were buying to complement a collection, then I'd go white. The polar is on my radar, and should provide a nice white dial alternative to my Exp1.

15 May 2020, 07:43 PM	#47
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,817	There is a lot to be said for both of them. You can't lose either way. Your money, your watch, your choice. <- I went white.

15 May 2020, 07:46 PM	#48
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,670	i would go with the polar dial given your current collection......

15 May 2020, 07:58 PM	#49
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	Michael Jackson made a great song about this topic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2020, 08:27 PM	#50
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,413	I remember struggling with that decision and I've owned both. In the end, Polar is the one for me.

15 May 2020, 08:32 PM	#51
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,413	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2020, 08:34 PM	#52
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	No wrong answer, white is more iconic, popular, keep better his price in the secondary market, and the black is a beauty. My choice: White. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

15 May 2020, 08:48 PM	#53
Zippy+ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: On the rocks .. Posts: 395	EB80B04B-12D3-43E7-A547-DB9763B67DE6.jpegThis one

16 May 2020, 01:38 AM	#54
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 869	So here are the beauties, side by side, fresh photos: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2020, 01:40 AM	#55
BogdanS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: EUROPE Posts: 869	It became very easy: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2020, 02:34 AM	#58
timemaestro Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: chicago Posts: 120	Black dial is a yaay.

16 May 2020, 03:55 AM	#59
Willows "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. Ireland Watch: SD4K, Sub, Airking Posts: 149	Both are stunning, but in the long term, I think black is more versatile. You can't go wrong, really! Great pics, btw!

16 May 2020, 04:09 AM	#60
pikers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New England Posts: 248	If you wanted a 40mm version, I'd say go white/polar. But for the new version (42mm), I much prefer the black dial.

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