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Old 10 February 2012, 02:34 AM   #1
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Final Decision!! Help

I'm in the process of buying my 1st Rolex and have the final decision to make which i'm finding impossible!!

Dial Colour!! I'm torn between silver or black.

I've definately decided on a 31mm DJ, SS, with a Jubilee bracelet and diamond digits.

I was in my AD last night and looked at both versions and still can't decide. I really though when i saw them side by side this would make my decision easier!!

What does everyone think? I have a photo but don't know how to upload (can anyone help?)!
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:36 AM   #2
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I would probably choose silver, because I love the monochromatic look and it also tends to make the watch appear slightly larger.
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:40 AM   #3
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I don't know about you but the silver dial on the DJ works better for me.
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:42 AM   #4
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I love it when people on this forum use the word "final"...
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:48 AM   #5
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With either choice you can't go wrong.....maybe buy one now and save up for the other one.....problem solved!!!
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Old 10 February 2012, 02:49 AM   #6
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I love it when people on this forum use the word "final"...
It's got to be my final decision - if i change my mind again i think i'll be banned from the store!!
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Old 10 February 2012, 04:10 AM   #7
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I'd say silver too. I find the black dial very harsh and not so legible, but that's me.
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Old 10 February 2012, 04:37 AM   #8
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Silver or silver jubilee dial
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Old 10 February 2012, 05:29 AM   #9
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As always with theses types of questions, only you can make the ultimate decision. Having said that, I do prefer the silver over the black!
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Old 10 February 2012, 06:15 AM   #10
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Silver on silver would be kind of like the Platinum Yachtmaster, which I love.
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Old 10 February 2012, 06:26 AM   #11
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Silver for me,a bit tired of black dials.
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Old 10 February 2012, 06:35 AM   #12
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They're both classics for the Datejust, so you can't make a mistake. I usually think of the black dial as more sporty. Both will look great with diamonds, and the silver gives you more of a monochromatic look and a lot less contrast.
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