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Old 14 December 2017, 08:00 AM   #1
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Daytona Black or white ?
Well I’ve finally reached the top spot at my AD for the Daytona and he emailed me the other day and asked me which colour dial I’d like.
I used to own the non ceramic black version of the Daytona and struggled to read the time in poor light , I still think the black looks better but I’m now being drawn to the white dial.
Any thoughts guys ?
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:01 AM   #2
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I would choose White but honestly I think both look fantastic.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:01 AM   #3
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I prefer the white. I like the contrast and legibility.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:01 AM   #4
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White dial all the way. The black to me looks a little dull (please do not crucify me) next to the white dial.


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Old 14 December 2017, 08:02 AM   #5
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White looks so amazing

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Old 14 December 2017, 08:04 AM   #6
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Owned them both for a year. Sold the black. Kept the white.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:04 AM   #7
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White.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:07 AM   #8
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White definitely on the Daytona C. Black definitely on the 116520
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:07 AM   #9
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White, no question especially for legibility.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:08 AM   #10
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Having had both, black by a mile
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:08 AM   #11
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White dial


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Old 14 December 2017, 08:09 AM   #12
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I think the white is a little more legible, but man, the black is spectacular. Tough choice.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:15 AM   #13
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Gotta be white
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:20 AM   #14
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Had the white since September 2017. Stunning.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:25 AM   #15
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I like black with SS bezel and white with ceramic for looks but I get what you mean as far as better legibility with the white dial.
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Old 14 December 2017, 08:58 AM   #16
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Against the grain, black dial for me.
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:14 AM   #17
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Both are awesome, but I went with the white.
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:16 AM   #18
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White definitely on the Daytona C. Black definitely on the 116520
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:18 AM   #19
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I had white and would still have it if I didn’t buy the WG LN.
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:34 AM   #20
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Can only be white.
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:40 AM   #21
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White plain and simple
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Old 14 December 2017, 09:57 AM   #22
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White, reminiscent of Paul Newman's PN. Also, it's a panda!
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Old 14 December 2017, 10:00 AM   #23
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It is all personal preference .. I personally used to think White but would probably go Black today..
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Old 14 December 2017, 10:03 AM   #24
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The one that more legible to your eyes - chronos are best when you can read them quickly and accurately imo.


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Old 14 December 2017, 10:05 AM   #25
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interesting that your dealer has just one list and only ask the question when your spot is up. So what if you want a white dial and he later gets in a black one, then without telling the 2nd person on the list that he has a black one available, he ask him the same question? And it eventually go to the lucky winner that "guessed" or "picked" the right watch?

It's like a game show!! Next contestant! guess what color Daytona I have in the vault!
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Old 14 December 2017, 10:32 AM   #26
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Old 14 December 2017, 10:36 AM   #27
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Now that's a first world problem! White dial for stand out contrast, and black for discretion.
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Old 14 December 2017, 11:06 AM   #28
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I would go with black
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Old 14 December 2017, 11:09 AM   #29
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Blue:)

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Old 14 December 2017, 11:16 AM   #30
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Black dial all day mate
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