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RogerF · 27 January 2006, 06:30 AM

No this is not a thread about what you think Michael Jackson is

How do you guys feel about white dials vs black dials on professional models?

For me I feel that in SS the black dials look the best, however in TT models I really like the lighter coloured dials. The TT Daytona 116523 with the white dial is a clear winner, not a fan at all of the black dial 116523. Black dial SS daytona on the other hand I LOVE!!!!!

Now there are exceptions of course, for me the blue dials look pretty good on the TT Sub and YM.

mailman · 27 January 2006, 06:39 AM

As far as SS Sport models go, black dial all the way baby

27 January 2006, 06:41 AM

The only sports Rolex white dials look good on are the SS Daytona, the DD and the DJ. (yes, DD and DJ are sports since the Cellini line is their dress line).

Black for all other SS models. The white ExpII does NOTHING for me, as the original ExpII was only available in black, and IMHO the white doesn't look right. Particularly the WG markers and hands painted black.

On TT, the grey and serti dials look nice, as do the blue dials. I also quite like the black MOP on the YG YM or Daytona. Meteorite is awesome on both the WG Daytona and the DD.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 07:02 AM

Hmm. I'll buck the trend here and put my vote in favour of white for the E2. To be, a black dial looks great when it's matched by a coloured bezel. However, when the bezel is light or of a neutral colour (e.g. the E2 or the 16200), the black dial looks somewhat out of place, and a white dial matches it better.

GerardoG · 27 January 2006, 07:47 AM

I think it goes well with a suit, jeans, khakis....well, everything! (Yes, I AM one of those who matches belt, shoes & watch!)

Subfiend · 27 January 2006, 08:06 AM

I'm with Gedanken on this one. I have had both the black and white dial Ex II, and the white is far better. It's the most visible and easy to read dial of all the sport models, and it's nighttime glow is outstanding.

I thought my black dial Ex II looked like an incomplete Sub, or worse, the Sub's little brother. The white dial Ex II is in a class by itself, and far more distinctive.

I also prefer the white dial Daytona, but forget about trying to read the damn thing. Get yourself a Speedy if you want a chronograph that is actually legible.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

I also prefer the white dial Daytona, but forget about trying to read the damn thing. Get yourself a Speedy if you want a chronograph that is actually legible.

What, you've got to wear it AND read it as well?!

Subfiend · 27 January 2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

What, you've got to wear it AND read it as well?!

Yes, my accountant says I can't write off the Daytona as a business expense if I can't actually time my billable hours with it.

Gedanken · 27 January 2006, 08:13 AM

Surely you could take aggregate scores?

Mr. K · 27 January 2006, 09:32 AM

For SS sports models, black is the way to go.

For TT or the likes of the oyster perpetual line, it is whatever smiles most at you.

Launch Mini · 27 January 2006, 09:36 AM

SUBFIEND, ask your accountant this question...
" If I buy "You" ( your accountant) a Daytona ,can I write it off as an accounting expense?"
Then "IF my accountant were to buy "ME" (subfiend) a Daytona , in order to retain "ME" as a client, Can "YOU"(your accountant) write it off?"

JJ Irani · 27 January 2006, 04:39 PM

To hell with Black or white, guys....what's wrong with BLUE?!!!

Subfiend · 28 January 2006, 02:16 AM

My accountant already wears a TT Blue Sub.

I'm not too sure about him though. My office manager told me his assistant treats car insurance payments for my company car as a draw of income to me. WTF?

ralphieralph · 28 January 2006, 04:20 AM

Personally I like the white on ss becuase it's different..

27 January 2006, 06:30 AM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Black vs white No this is not a thread about what you think Michael Jackson is How do you guys feel about white dials vs black dials on professional models? For me I feel that in SS the black dials look the best, however in TT models I really like the lighter coloured dials. The TT Daytona 116523 with the white dial is a clear winner, not a fan at all of the black dial 116523. Black dial SS daytona on the other hand I LOVE!!!!! Now there are exceptions of course, for me the blue dials look pretty good on the TT Sub and YM.

27 January 2006, 06:39 AM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	As far as SS Sport models go, black dial all the way baby __________________ JJ

27 January 2006, 07:02 AM	#4
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hmm. I'll buck the trend here and put my vote in favour of white for the E2. To be, a black dial looks great when it's matched by a coloured bezel. However, when the bezel is light or of a neutral colour (e.g. the E2 or the 16200), the black dial looks somewhat out of place, and a white dial matches it better. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 07:47 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well, I like white better. I think it goes well with a suit, jeans, khakis....well, everything! (Yes, I AM one of those who matches belt, shoes & watch!)

27 January 2006, 08:06 AM	#6
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	I'm with Gedanken on this one. I have had both the black and white dial Ex II, and the white is far better. It's the most visible and easy to read dial of all the sport models, and it's nighttime glow is outstanding. I thought my black dial Ex II looked like an incomplete Sub, or worse, the Sub's little brother. The white dial Ex II is in a class by itself, and far more distinctive. I also prefer the white dial Daytona, but forget about trying to read the damn thing. Get yourself a Speedy if you want a chronograph that is actually legible. __________________ Subfiend

27 January 2006, 06:41 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	The only sports Rolex white dials look good on are the SS Daytona, the DD and the DJ. (yes, DD and DJ are sports since the Cellini line is their dress line). Black for all other SS models. The white ExpII does NOTHING for me, as the original ExpII was only available in black, and IMHO the white doesn't look right. Particularly the WG markers and hands painted black. On TT, the grey and serti dials look nice, as do the blue dials. I also quite like the black MOP on the YG YM or Daytona. Meteorite is awesome on both the WG Daytona and the DD.

27 January 2006, 08:13 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Surely you could take aggregate scores? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 January 2006, 09:32 AM	#10
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	For SS sports models, black is the way to go. For TT or the likes of the oyster perpetual line, it is whatever smiles most at you.

27 January 2006, 09:36 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	SUBFIEND, ask your accountant this question... " If I buy "You" ( your accountant) a Daytona ,can I write it off as an accounting expense?" Then "IF my accountant were to buy "ME" (subfiend) a Daytona , in order to retain "ME" as a client, Can "YOU"(your accountant) write it off?" __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 January 2006, 04:39 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	To hell with Black or white, guys....what's wrong with BLUE?!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 January 2006, 02:16 AM	#13
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,924	My accountant already wears a TT Blue Sub. I'm not too sure about him though. My office manager told me his assistant treats car insurance payments for my company car as a draw of income to me. WTF? __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 28 January 2006 at 02:17 AM..

28 January 2006, 04:20 AM	#14
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Personally I like the white on ss becuase it's different..

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