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JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 12:39 PM

Just wondering, how do you guys normally do this?

Say you have narrowed down your choice to one model and you are just comparing black and white dials.

So the black dial came, you tried it, you loved it. However, still haven't tried on the white dial yet.

But then the AD wouldn't normally hold the black dial until you have tried the White dial.

So lets say you let the black dial go, and wait for the white dial to try on.

The White dial arrived a few months later, you tried it on and you realise that you still love the black dial!

By then, the black dial is already long gone....

So you are back to waiting for the black dial again...

I have been in this situation many times, contemplating on the dials, and find myself constantly waiting for the next...

And for some references there are so many different dials....

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

JasTPE

Tha Baron · 23 February 2020, 01:32 PM

Get them both...

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 23 February 2020, 01:35 PM

Get the black now. A bird in the hand...

calebb90 · 23 February 2020, 01:47 PM

Go to gray dealer and try on everything all at once.

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iTreelex · 23 February 2020, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Get the black now. A bird in the hand...

+99

OP 39? Exp II? Flip a coin, if you don't like the result then it's obviously the other one.

cdubg21 · 23 February 2020, 01:49 PM

I think you are way overthinking this

Pantheon · 23 February 2020, 02:04 PM

77T · 23 February 2020, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tha Baron

Get them both...

I’m thinking more like this...

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JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdubg21

I think you are way overthinking this

Yes and no...

Let's say Batman and Pepsi, for a start, they are never in the AD, and there is no grey in the area, how would you have the opportunity to try them on?

And if you let go a Batman just to try on the Pepsi, it would take YEARS!

Though in this case, you can buy one first and always sell later with a profit if you like the other one better.

Just kind of a tricky dilemma.

JasTPE

Rado63 · 23 February 2020, 02:13 PM

This is a very difficult question and I am sure many forum members have the same question. If there is no gray dealer near you, then impossible to try on the piece. The best way is to find a re seller who has inventory that you can actually see and try on, otherwise you have to buy sight unseen, and I have done that after plenty of research looking at tons of photos.

cdubg21 · 23 February 2020, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasTPE

Yes and no...

Let's say Batman and Pepsi, for a start, they are never in the AD, and there is no grey in the area, how would you have the opportunity to try them on?

And if you let go a Batman just to try on the Pepsi, it would take YEARS!

Though in this case, you can buy one first and always sell later with a profit if you like the other one better.

Just kind of a tricky dilemma.

JasTPE

I would take the one I can get. If in the future the other was offered and I like it better, sell the first one, make a little profit, take the new one, call it a day

Tools · 23 February 2020, 02:29 PM

Sounds like you have difficulty with decisions.

grimps · 23 February 2020, 02:31 PM

If it was between a black and white dial Daytonas then its a no brainer to take which ever comes first , You could always flip it and get the other dial for free when it arrives with the profit of the first one

AF_Rob · 23 February 2020, 02:36 PM

JLC Reverso Duo. Problem solved!

JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

JLC Reverso Duo. Problem solved!

Lol~ this is GOOD!

JasTPE

Bizcut1 · 23 February 2020, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdubg21

i would take the one i can get. If in the future the other was offered and i like it better, sell the first one, make a little profit, take the new one, call it a day

+1.

Simon_jrees · 23 February 2020, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasTPE

Just wondering, how do you guys normally do this?

Say you have narrowed down your choice to one model and you are just comparing black and white dials.

So the black dial came, you tried it, you loved it. However, still haven't tried on the white dial yet.

But then the AD wouldn't normally hold the black dial until you have tried the White dial.

So lets say you let the black dial go, and wait for the white dial to try on.

The White dial arrived a few months later, you tried it on and you realise that you still love the black dial!

By then, the black dial is already long gone....

So you are back to waiting for the black dial again...

I have been in this situation many times, contemplating on the dials, and find myself constantly waiting for the next...

And for some references there are so many different dials....

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

JasTPE

Go for the black dial if you wish you had taken it to begin with

GradyPhilpott · 23 February 2020, 06:19 PM

Buy a brand that doesn't have an availability problem.

Seriously, though, I always tell myself that if I can't make a decision on whether or not to buy a given watch that I'm not ready to make a watch purchase.

When the time is right you will know and there will be no doubt.

Oldfellow · 23 February 2020, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Buy a brand that doesn't have an availability problem.

Seriously, though, I always tell myself that if I can't make a decision on whether or not to buy a given watch that I'm not ready to make a watch purchase.

When the time is right you will know and there will be no doubt.

OP, do yourself a great favor and carefully read this advice.

Rori · 23 February 2020, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasTPE

Yes and no...

Let's say Batman and Pepsi, for a start, they are never in the AD, and there is no grey in the area, how would you have the opportunity to try them on?

And if you let go a Batman just to try on the Pepsi, it would take YEARS!

Though in this case, you can buy one first and always sell later with a profit if you like the other one better.

Just kind of a tricky dilemma.

JasTPE

If I don’t try a watch on my wrist I don’t buy it unless I’m buying to flip which is not me.

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Harry-57 · 23 February 2020, 09:49 PM

Just get the one you like the most. If you can't decide, you either like them both equally or don't know which one you like. If the former, buy the first one that comes along and buy the other one later on if you still want to. If the latter, don't buy either.

JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rori

If I don’t try a watch on my wrist I don’t buy it unless I’m buying to flip which is not me.

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Absolutely! Trying it on makes a huge difference!

JasTPE

JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Buy a brand that doesn't have an availability problem.

Seriously, though, I always tell myself that if I can't make a decision on whether or not to buy a given watch that I'm not ready to make a watch purchase.

When the time is right you will know and there will be no doubt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

OP, do yourself a great favor and carefully read this advice.

Very sound advice, thank you!!

JasTPE

JasTPE · 23 February 2020, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Just get the one you like the most. If you can't decide, you either like them both equally or don't know which one you like. If the former, buy the first one that comes along and buy the other one later on if you still want to. If the latter, don't buy either.

I think it's the former, all of them look great!! Especially with Rolex... Lol...

JasTPE

garyk · 23 February 2020, 11:08 PM

I ordered the white dial and that’s what came in first for me. I’m pretty sure if the black dial had come in first, I would have definitely bought it.

RTG · 23 February 2020, 11:36 PM

For most people it’s very difficult to see everything being made. Makes it hard to find a favorite. Patience, research and time visiting dealers. Talk to your local dealers. Sometimes they have something in back that they can show you to help with the decision.

beshannon · 23 February 2020, 11:47 PM

Life is full of choices

Jona · 23 February 2020, 11:54 PM

I am flexible to a point considering the short supply. I wanted a TT SkyD either black or white, not champagne. AD had black, never saw a white, bought the black. Happiness followed.

MTdweller · 23 February 2020, 11:55 PM

If I am having trouble deciding and it is that close, I would take the first available dial color. My thinking is I could always sell one color for the other if the other one blows me away.

JasTPE · 24 February 2020, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

I ordered the white dial and that’s what came in first for me. I’m pretty sure if the black dial had come in first, I would have definitely bought it.

I think that's what I am gonna do. Buy the one that comes in first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTG

For most people it’s very difficult to see everything being made. Makes it hard to find a favorite. Patience, research and time visiting dealers. Talk to your local dealers. Sometimes they have something in back that they can show you to help with the decision.

Appreciate the advice! Will keep doing my homework.

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Life is full of choices

For sure! Constantly trying to make the right ones... Especially for the one's that are CAD$ 20k+ !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jona

I am flexible to a point considering the short supply. I wanted a TT SkyD either black or white, not champagne. AD had black, never saw a white, bought the black. Happiness followed.

I am working TT SkyD and TT Daytona at the moment. I think the keyword is being "flexible", and I don't think you can go wrong with either colour/reference.
Thanks for sharing your experience! And congrats on TT SkyD Black, it's absolutely gorgeous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTdweller

If I am having trouble deciding and it is that close, I would take the first available dial color. My thinking is I could always sell one color for the other if the other one blows me away.

Thanks for sharing!
Strange sometimes how black and white can be so close to each other, eh?

JasTPE

23 February 2020, 12:39 PM	#1
JasTPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: 114060 Posts: 319	How do you do this? Just wondering, how do you guys normally do this? Say you have narrowed down your choice to one model and you are just comparing black and white dials. So the black dial came, you tried it, you loved it. However, still haven't tried on the white dial yet. But then the AD wouldn't normally hold the black dial until you have tried the White dial. So lets say you let the black dial go, and wait for the white dial to try on. The White dial arrived a few months later, you tried it on and you realise that you still love the black dial! By then, the black dial is already long gone.... So you are back to waiting for the black dial again... I have been in this situation many times, contemplating on the dials, and find myself constantly waiting for the next... And for some references there are so many different dials.... Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences! JasTPE

23 February 2020, 02:13 PM	#10
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	This is a very difficult question and I am sure many forum members have the same question. If there is no gray dealer near you, then impossible to try on the piece. The best way is to find a re seller who has inventory that you can actually see and try on, otherwise you have to buy sight unseen, and I have done that after plenty of research looking at tons of photos. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

23 February 2020, 02:29 PM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,087	Sounds like you have difficulty with decisions. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 February 2020, 06:19 PM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,351	Buy a brand that doesn't have an availability problem. Seriously, though, I always tell myself that if I can't make a decision on whether or not to buy a given watch that I'm not ready to make a watch purchase. When the time is right you will know and there will be no doubt. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 February 2020, 11:08 PM	#25
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,076	I ordered the white dial and that’s what came in first for me. I’m pretty sure if the black dial had come in first, I would have definitely bought it. __________________

23 February 2020, 01:32 PM	#2
Tha Baron "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Middle West Posts: 1,075	Get them both...

23 February 2020, 01:35 PM	#3
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 26 Posts: 1,234	Get the black now. A bird in the hand...

23 February 2020, 01:47 PM	#4
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	Go to gray dealer and try on everything all at once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2020, 01:49 PM	#6
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	I think you are way overthinking this

23 February 2020, 02:04 PM	#7
Pantheon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC & LI Watch: VC and AP Posts: 580

23 February 2020, 02:31 PM	#13
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,419	If it was between a black and white dial Daytonas then its a no brainer to take which ever comes first , You could always flip it and get the other dial for free when it arrives with the profit of the first one

23 February 2020, 02:36 PM	#14
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,517	JLC Reverso Duo. Problem solved!

23 February 2020, 09:49 PM	#21
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,736	Just get the one you like the most. If you can't decide, you either like them both equally or don't know which one you like. If the former, buy the first one that comes along and buy the other one later on if you still want to. If the latter, don't buy either.

23 February 2020, 11:36 PM	#26
RTG 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 2,443	For most people it’s very difficult to see everything being made. Makes it hard to find a favorite. Patience, research and time visiting dealers. Talk to your local dealers. Sometimes they have something in back that they can show you to help with the decision. __________________ Current Rotation: Explorer II 226570 White, Sky-Dweller 326934 Blue, Tudor FXD Red Bull Chrono, RPaige Wrocket Wife's Rotation: GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Jubilee, Moser Heritage Dual Time, Cartier De Santos Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

23 February 2020, 11:47 PM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Life is full of choices __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

23 February 2020, 11:54 PM	#28
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	I am flexible to a point considering the short supply. I wanted a TT SkyD either black or white, not champagne. AD had black, never saw a white, bought the black. Happiness followed.

23 February 2020, 11:55 PM	#29
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	If I am having trouble deciding and it is that close, I would take the first available dial color. My thinking is I could always sell one color for the other if the other one blows me away.

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