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Old 3 February 2018, 04:49 PM   #31
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Black dial or white dial?


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Old 4 February 2018, 12:11 AM   #32
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I prefer the black dial...but honestly haven't seen the white dial...in the metal.
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Old 4 February 2018, 03:21 AM   #33
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I prefer the black dial...but honestly haven't seen the white dial...in the metal.
The white dial for me looked larger on the wrist. It felt like a different watch.

I own the black dial, but if I could have only ever tried on the white I wouldn't have wanted this watch - YMMV of course, so best to try both before settling.
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Old 4 February 2018, 03:23 AM   #34
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The white dial for me looked larger on the wrist. It felt like a different watch.



I own the black dial, but if I could have only ever tried on the white I wouldn't have wanted this watch - YMMV of course, so best to try both before settling.


I have kind of gotten that feeling just from pics — I’m just partial to the black dial I suppose.


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Old 4 February 2018, 04:42 AM   #35
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I prefer the black dial...but honestly haven't seen the white dial...in the metal.
Yes, black dial as your smart pic shows. I'd like the white dial on a white strap for summer tho.
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Old 4 February 2018, 04:42 AM   #36
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Yes, black dial as your nice pic shows. I'd like the white dial on a white strap for summer tho.


For sure - that would be a GREAT summer combo.


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Old 4 February 2018, 04:06 PM   #37
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Thank you for all the reply. Which model retains more value?


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Old 4 February 2018, 07:18 PM   #38
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Thank you for all the reply. Which model retains more value?
I don't think there is too much in it - it may also vary geographically.

Other factors such as condition, age etc.. will have a bigger impact on price I would expect.

Plus, on a watch with this type of price tag, a few hundred $ difference on retained value shouldn't dictate the purchase either way. Try them both on, and get the one you like the most
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Old 4 February 2018, 09:06 PM   #39
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nice. thats the 15703 not the 15710 right? Hard to tell for sure from the pic.

I owned the 15710 previously, but if i had it to do all over again id get the 15703.
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Old 5 February 2018, 12:08 AM   #40
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nice. thats the 15703 not the 15710 right? Hard to tell for sure from the pic.

I owned the 15710 previously, but if i had it to do all over again id get the 15703.


Yes -15703 — I - series (2015) right before they started putting the clear casebacks.

I prefer the dial on this one.


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Old 5 February 2018, 07:53 AM   #41
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Short answer: it is very similar between non blue dial versions of the 15400 vs the regular white or black dial Diver.

Both in North America seem to sell very quickly once it hits the stores.
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Old 5 February 2018, 09:20 AM   #42
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Diver for me!
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Old 8 February 2018, 03:19 AM   #43
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I personally love the diver, but I feel that it might not be the best watch for the kitchen. Any steel AP will scratch very easily/frequently in that kind of environment. But if you are prepared for that, then go for it! If not, go for a rolex with a ceramic bezel (sub, GMT, etc). my Sub is my everyday watch and over the years it has worn its scratches better than any other watch I've had!
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Old 8 February 2018, 10:43 PM   #44
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I personally love the diver, but I feel that it might not be the best watch for the kitchen. Any steel AP will scratch very easily/frequently in that kind of environment. But if you are prepared for that, then go for it! If not, go for a rolex with a ceramic bezel (sub, GMT, etc). my Sub is my everyday watch and over the years it has worn its scratches better than any other watch I've had!
Actually any non raw metal bezel will wear well excluding hard knocks/impacts. Unless the rumoured tegimented steel that Sinn uses from the hull of submarines . My Tag Heuer Carrera with aluminium bezel insert and some unknown coating doesn't show any scratches at all...though there must be some fine scratches there. Looks as good as the day I got it....6 years ago.
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Old 9 February 2018, 01:34 AM   #45
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I was going back and forth between these two watches last year. I already have a 15400RG so decided on the Diver. Have regretted since day one. My taste has also changed, don't like the heaver, larger (thicker) watches anymore. The diver, in my opinion, is not a great watch when using your hands and bending your wrist. Now I am looking to move it for a 15400 SS or ROC
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Old 11 February 2018, 04:26 PM   #46
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Some say white dial is discounted??? Is this true?


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Old 15 July 2018, 04:58 AM   #47
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Some say white dial is discounted??? Is this true?


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The white/silver dial is but they still have the white w/ blue markers available


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Old 15 July 2018, 06:06 AM   #48
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I havent read the entire thread however caught the choices and that you work in the kitchen. Man, honestly I firmly believe that watches are for wearing however neither of the 15710st or 15400 are good choices !! Maybe a ceramic perhaps ... Stick with the Rolex as I have come to realize that they really are the ultimate "beater" every day watch... Minus the PCL of course.

Let us know what you decide or end up doing

P.S ~ I have both and personally love the diver and enjoy it a little more. So much so that I got the CE version and may get a white dial one ? Thinking that is way to much AP overkill of the same style though.
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