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18 April 2018, 04:44 PM | #1 |
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Yachtmaster 116622 which dial color?
Platinum, Rhodium, or Blue and why? :)
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18 April 2018, 06:29 PM | #2 |
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Welcome. I love rhodium dials, and the blue hands are perfect. The blue dial, though gorgeous, is just a bit too flashy for me. Platinum is no longer available in the 40.
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18 April 2018, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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Blue
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18 April 2018, 08:01 PM | #4 |
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I’d go with Rhodium
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18 April 2018, 08:51 PM | #5 |
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Platinum dial because :
- the sandblasted finish is beautiful, truly unique and the perfect match for the platinum sandblasted bezel - the "jewelry feel" of the solid platinum dial is stronger than a sunburst brass dial, if that makes sense - it's discontinued. - it's bound to be a classic. The previous (and almost identical) generation 16622 was worn by celebrities like Charlie Sheen, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis and Russell Crowe, adding to the "cool factor" On the minus side: - you do need a lot of light to make it pop though, it will be understated under most lighting conditions as opposed to a much more responsive sunburst dial. Also, it has low contrast and some owners have reported legibility issues which I haven't experienced personally in 3 years ownership - you've got to like the monochrome aspect of the whole piece My second choice would be rhodium followed by blue. By the way dials can be swapped by the RSC if you fancy such change in the future. Two years ago I was quoted a very reasonable €450 in Spain (parts and labour) to fit a blue dial and of course I could keep the platinum dial (I guess cost might have increased since). |
18 April 2018, 09:59 PM | #6 |
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I'd vote for blue. That blue dial is mesmerizing and it makes the watch pop. To me, the Platinum and rhodium get lost a bit.
That said, if this was to be your only watch, then I'd go rhodium as it's a better daily wearer.
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18 April 2018, 10:29 PM | #7 |
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1.Rhodium (love the blue seconds hand)
2.Blue (the blue dial is gorgeous and the red just pops) 3.Platinum |
18 April 2018, 10:33 PM | #8 |
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I'm on a rhodium kick right now, so there's my vote. Not 100% sold on the blue seconds hand, but I think I could live with it.
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18 April 2018, 10:42 PM | #9 |
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Rhodium for a one and only, blue for a collection.
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18 April 2018, 10:45 PM | #10 |
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Blue or rhodium, depending on what else you are planning.
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18 April 2018, 11:07 PM | #11 |
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Platinum for me. True classic
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18 April 2018, 11:12 PM | #12 |
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I have just purchased the Blue on Sunday, I LOVE IT! although i do love the Rhodium too but i already had a grey face watch
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19 April 2018, 12:18 AM | #13 |
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Blue for me. The red second hand POPS on the blue dial.
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19 April 2018, 02:23 AM | #14 |
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I will go with platinum dial. The watch look so nice in person.
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19 April 2018, 03:05 AM | #15 |
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This thread is no good without some enabling.
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Rhodium is sick, my favorite in this lineup, excluding RG on OF.
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19 April 2018, 03:07 AM | #17 |
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Platinum dial. The sandblasted dial in combination with the bezel is perfection. And the red second hand and "Yachtmaster" text just pops off it.
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19 April 2018, 06:11 AM | #18 |
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I'm having a tough time deciding... :)
Now I am down to Rhodium or Platinum face. I am looking for an all occasion watch. Casual and dressy. Not sure would Rhodium would fit that. The platinum face does look nice, but quite boring (plain jane). Please keep the comments coming! :) |
19 April 2018, 06:12 AM | #19 |
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blue.
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Blue.......reason is because it's awesome lol.....seriously, I considered the rhodium but it underwhelmed me in person as did the OP with a similar dial color.....I don't think the watch pops enough with the all platinum face dial. The blue is to die for and extremely dynamic.....one of the best sunburst dials Rolex makes IMO....heavily underrated.
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19 April 2018, 11:13 AM | #21 |
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The Rhodium dial with the contrasting blue hands looks awesome in person.
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19 April 2018, 01:10 PM | #22 |
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23 April 2018, 02:35 AM | #23 |
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blue. it has the contrasting tone of the red second hand which is striking.
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23 April 2018, 03:12 AM | #24 |
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rhodium then blue......judging with looks for me.
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23 April 2018, 03:15 AM | #25 |
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Rhodium or blue. I wouldn’t be able to decide.
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23 April 2018, 03:17 AM | #26 |
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Platinum. The original and the dial texture is dead cool.
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23 April 2018, 05:17 AM | #27 |
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Blue. But I’m biased
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23 April 2018, 05:24 AM | #28 |
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23 April 2018, 05:33 AM | #29 |
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Rhodium probably my favorite but classic platinum hard to beat.
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This one.
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