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t65tampa · 12 September 2018, 01:30 PM

Both are beautiful, but if I had the option of choice, I'd go with white. It is more legible to me. My first 116520 was black (that's what the dealer got, so that's what I bought). A couple of years later, they got a white dial in, so I bought that one. The white was easier for me to use.

T01 · 12 September 2018, 01:35 PM

White

Rogdogg · 12 September 2018, 01:36 PM

Today I would go white... tomorrow who knows!

I flip back and forth so much I know I'd be happy with either one.

nyc2la · 12 September 2018, 02:31 PM

White dial for me. And, it compliments my black dial diver, SD4K.

JPS · 12 September 2018, 04:24 PM

Thanks all so far.

Essentially I’ve been told by my AD that I can only have one & that means I can’t go back on a list once I acquire one colour & then deem I would want to own both. It’s one hit & that’s it.

Andad · 12 September 2018, 06:04 PM

No vote from me.
The answer will be the same as the last poll on this choice.
White.

watchmework · 12 September 2018, 06:08 PM

White and because the dial has more contrast.

Wrist Watcher · 12 September 2018, 08:28 PM

White for sure.

Kigan · 12 September 2018, 08:44 PM

Black.

1William · 12 September 2018, 08:44 PM

I prefer white as I can see the dial better.

jay_kay · 12 September 2018, 08:45 PM

Black dialled 116520. Game, Set, Match.

Jazzie · 12 September 2018, 11:08 PM

Black dial wins for me

DoctorA · 13 September 2018, 12:35 AM

To be honest I generally prefer darker dials but the hype and shortage (as well as psychologically knowing that I haven’t been able to source a white dial) made me vote white dial
Also because I have the black dial and want the white one

beshannon · 13 September 2018, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPS

Right here, right now what would you choose between the white or black dialled Daytona. And your reasons for your choosing please. Thanks

White because I can read it.

I passed on a black dial twice

droptopman · 13 September 2018, 01:17 AM

Depends on what else you have in your collection. I picked white because there are many other black dial options I prefer over the Daytona. For a one and only it would be a much tougher choice.

SearChart · 13 September 2018, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I am solidly in the Ice-blue camp.

I agree, ice blue is the nicest and would be my choice as well.
I think the SS is a little boring, regardless of colour.

Watchdaytona · 13 September 2018, 01:31 AM

I agree the ice blue is awesome but the brown bezel ruins it for me.

littleolemoi · 13 September 2018, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I agree, ice blue is the nicest and would be my choice as well.
I think the SS is a little boring, regardless of colour.

The Blue is so so sexy!!

Best color for a Daytona and yes despite the brown dial imho!

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AlexFrank · 13 September 2018, 01:46 AM

Both are winners, but I always prefer black dials.

RolexRupert · 13 September 2018, 01:51 AM

White 116520. Black 116500LN.

2nastie · 13 September 2018, 01:51 AM

Based on present day configuration... 100% white dial!

mikkoi · 13 September 2018, 01:52 AM

If black or white, white for me cause have so many black ones.

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mikkoi · 13 September 2018, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I agree, ice blue is the nicest and would be my choice as well.
I think the SS is a little boring, regardless of colour.

That ice blue is stunning!

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stylinleems · 13 September 2018, 03:34 AM

I would choose a White dial 116500 as I love the contrast and legibility but if the 116520 I would choose the black dial as it just looks amazing!

envuks · 13 September 2018, 03:39 AM

Black dial. I’ve been on the list waiting for on for 30 days and just got the email that one is coming “soon” yesterday. I feel blessed on that

I prefer black as there are less overall main colors on the watch (silver, black vs silver, black, and white). I just find it a cleaner look.

Calatrava r · 13 September 2018, 06:22 AM

White. I love the contrast with the black bezel. Black does nothing for me and it is a little harder to read the sub dial counters.

Calatrava r · 13 September 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkoi

That ice blue is stunning!

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Isn't there a tad difference in the price point?

mikkoi · 13 September 2018, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Isn't there a tad difference in the price point?

Sure there is, my quote was just comment to Bas how nice the ice blue Daytona is.

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SearChart · 13 September 2018, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Isn't there a tad difference in the price point?

At least you can get a platona anytime you want with a discount, can't say that for the SS

Chadridv · 13 September 2018, 05:08 PM

Black for a one and only or maybe 2 watch collection, white if you’re adding it to a 3+ watch collection. No real way to express that in the poll.

I traded a black dial Daytona for white so you know my stance. However, I feel the black is a better more versatile watch. Since I have a decent collection, I find the white to be a lot more fun in the group.

Black: obviously sporty, but a little more dressy and elegant
White: very sporty, more casual and fun

View Poll Results: Which colour?
White	393	67.29%
Black	191	32.71%
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12 September 2018, 01:30 PM	#31
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Both are beautiful, but if I had the option of choice, I'd go with white. It is more legible to me. My first 116520 was black (that's what the dealer got, so that's what I bought). A couple of years later, they got a white dial in, so I bought that one. The white was easier for me to use. __________________ t65tampa

12 September 2018, 01:36 PM	#33
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Today I would go white... tomorrow who knows! I flip back and forth so much I know I'd be happy with either one. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

12 September 2018, 02:31 PM	#34
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,174	White dial for me. And, it compliments my black dial diver, SD4K. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

12 September 2018, 06:04 PM	#36
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,786	No vote from me. The answer will be the same as the last poll on this choice. White. __________________ E

12 September 2018, 01:35 PM	#32
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	White

12 September 2018, 04:24 PM	#35
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,359	Thanks all so far. Essentially I’ve been told by my AD that I can only have one & that means I can’t go back on a list once I acquire one colour & then deem I would want to own both. It’s one hit & that’s it.

12 September 2018, 06:08 PM	#37
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	White and because the dial has more contrast.

12 September 2018, 08:28 PM	#38
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	White for sure. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

12 September 2018, 08:44 PM	#39
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Black. __________________ @diometry

12 September 2018, 08:44 PM	#40
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	I prefer white as I can see the dial better.

12 September 2018, 08:45 PM	#41
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Black dialled 116520. Game, Set, Match. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

12 September 2018, 11:08 PM	#42
Jazzie Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United states Posts: 109	Black dial wins for me

13 September 2018, 12:35 AM	#43
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	To be honest I generally prefer darker dials but the hype and shortage (as well as psychologically knowing that I haven’t been able to source a white dial) made me vote white dial Also because I have the black dial and want the white one __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

13 September 2018, 01:17 AM	#45
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Depends on what else you have in your collection. I picked white because there are many other black dial options I prefer over the Daytona. For a one and only it would be a much tougher choice. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 September 2018, 01:31 AM	#47
Watchdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London/NY Posts: 275	I agree the ice blue is awesome but the brown bezel ruins it for me.

13 September 2018, 01:46 AM	#49
AlexFrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: China Posts: 459	Both are winners, but I always prefer black dials.

13 September 2018, 01:51 AM	#50
RolexRupert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Posts: 22	White 116520. Black 116500LN.

13 September 2018, 01:51 AM	#51
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Based on present day configuration... 100% white dial!

13 September 2018, 01:52 AM	#52
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	If black or white, white for me cause have so many black ones. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 September 2018, 03:34 AM	#54
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,171	I would choose a White dial 116500 as I love the contrast and legibility but if the 116520 I would choose the black dial as it just looks amazing!

13 September 2018, 03:39 AM	#55
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,683	Black dial. I’ve been on the list waiting for on for 30 days and just got the email that one is coming “soon” yesterday. I feel blessed on that I prefer black as there are less overall main colors on the watch (silver, black vs silver, black, and white). I just find it a cleaner look. __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

13 September 2018, 06:22 AM	#56
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,576	White. I love the contrast with the black bezel. Black does nothing for me and it is a little harder to read the sub dial counters.

13 September 2018, 05:08 PM	#60
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,342	Black for a one and only or maybe 2 watch collection, white if you’re adding it to a 3+ watch collection. No real way to express that in the poll. I traded a black dial Daytona for white so you know my stance. However, I feel the black is a better more versatile watch. Since I have a decent collection, I find the white to be a lot more fun in the group. Black: obviously sporty, but a little more dressy and elegant White: very sporty, more casual and fun __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

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