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sngricky · 17 July 2007, 01:59 AM

What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts.

I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

cully · 17 July 2007, 04:51 AM

Welcome sngricky
Congratulations on a great watch

lets see some pics.
cheers

paul

roadcarver · 17 July 2007, 04:52 AM

I saw one in person, RogerF's, and I found it hard to read (my opinion). Better to get a white dial Daytona.

Rubenonfire · 17 July 2007, 07:07 AM

Agree with Vernon. A beautiful watch if you like chronos, but difficult to read on account of the black dial. I think MOST chronos are hard to read, but the black dial on the Daytona complicates it a bit more. Congrats on a great watch, though!

mike · 17 July 2007, 10:38 AM

Welcome!

LOL! First Rolex!! Man what do you do for an encore??

Big congrats on landing one hard to find and very desirable piece!

Black or white you've got a fantastic watch! Well done and wear it in the best of health.

As you can please post a photo of that beauty!

David1971 · 17 July 2007, 05:12 PM

Congrats!
Pics please.

-David

walds11 · 17 July 2007, 05:32 PM

Congrats. I like all Daytonas.

JJ Irani · 17 July 2007, 05:38 PM

I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!!

Alcan · 17 July 2007, 07:47 PM

Hi there, welcome aboard!

You sure picked a dandy for your first Rolex!!

frostie · 17 July 2007, 10:56 PM

congratulations great watch and wear it in good health.

sngricky · 25 July 2007, 08:43 AM

Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone, i got it cheap i think, 18,600 from Dickson. There is a pre-owned shop selling the same for 18,500 so i got mine comparatively cheap.

It also proves the value of the watch as the pre-owned store told me that its the first one they seen in months and its the very first time they have a stainless steel, black dial one. Got a Explorer 1 for my missus and thinking of going after a Yachtmaster black dial next. Though black dials aren't as readily visible as a white one, i still find that its very cool.

Cheers all!!

sngricky · 25 July 2007, 08:45 AM

Will be going back home this weekend, so can take out my cameras and snap a few shots to share. Cheers!!!

mike · 25 July 2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sngricky

Will be going back home this weekend, so can take out my cameras and snap a few shots to share. Cheers!!!

Big congrats! Can't wait to see it!

nickp · 26 July 2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!!

Thats what I like to hear :)

oldman2005 · 29 July 2007, 07:10 AM

The black dial is more in demand in Asia, and personally I think the black dial looks better than the white one. Congrat on the Daytona.

alglez · 29 July 2007, 03:42 PM

SS DAytona goes with white dial!!

SSD · 30 July 2007, 04:22 AM

Any Daytona is a winner in my book, but I think the black dial is better looking (JMO)! Congrats on an excellent timepiece! Now, on with the photos!

mc1010 · 30 July 2007, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sngricky

Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone, i got it cheap i think, 18,600 from Dickson. There is a pre-owned shop selling the same for 18,500 so i got mine comparatively cheap.

It also proves the value of the watch as the pre-owned store told me that its the first one they seen in months and its the very first time they have a stainless steel, black dial one. Got a Explorer 1 for my missus and thinking of going after a Yachtmaster black dial next. Though black dials aren't as readily visible as a white one, i still find that its very cool.

Cheers all!!

Wow! You've got a great looking watch! Just saw one in an AD last week. They're selling it for US$12,500 here (if my conversion is right, you got yours around US$12,250). It was not on display. I asked why and the salesperson told me that rarely do people ask to see it. I guess the SS Daytona is not so popular here. Was thinking of getting one actually (the white one, which they say is available in another of their store) but someone mentioned here in the forum that the MSRP for an SS Daytona is US$7,900. Would try to look for a cheaper AD in Hong Kong and maybe get lucky.

Enjoy your watch in the best of health!

sngricky · 2 August 2007, 02:08 AM

Hi all, as promised, posting some pictures now to share. Sorry for the picture quality as i didn't have much time to take it as i am going overseas. :)

Attaching also the Explorer 1 that i got for my wife. :)

Gaijin · 2 August 2007, 02:09 AM

Beauties. Where are you going? Or is it classified?

NyOO768 · 2 August 2007, 04:04 AM

Between the White and Black Dial Daytona, I like the look of the Black Dial. Although, it is a little harder to read than the white, I enjoy being on the dark side of the moon!!

Rodentman · 2 August 2007, 05:49 AM

The SS Daytona is a nice piece, but not for me. I don't like the polished center links and bezel. I don't like the lack of a date and I have no use whatsoever for a chronograph. I had one on 2 occasions and sold them both. I think a lot of the appeal is the scarcity.

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 August 2007, 06:12 AM

Well, I like both the Black and the White Faced Daytona.

But for what it's worth: In some parts of the world, there IS a premium on the grey market on the BLACK Face Daytona.

There seems to be fewer of them out there.

sngricky · 2 August 2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Beauties. Where are you going? Or is it classified?

Oh, just going to Hong Kong for a short trip, i heard Rolex watches are cheap in Denmark, Switzerland?

Hope you like the pics. :)

sngricky · 2 August 2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NyOO768

Between the White and Black Dial Daytona, I like the look of the Black Dial. Although, it is a little harder to read than the white, I enjoy being on the dark side of the moon!!

Same here, i like it more in black, awesome!!!
There is a difference of more than 1000 (some told me even more) between the black dial and the whitel dial.

JJ Irani · 2 August 2007, 06:05 PM

If it's a WHITE Daytona, it's gotta look something like this!!

ohlins · 2 August 2007, 06:15 PM

whether it's 1 mile or 2 miles.......the ss daytona in white is my choice......

leopardprey · 2 August 2007, 10:18 PM

Tried on a White Gold Model, with Black Face. Very very nice. Liked the weight.

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 August 2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sngricky

Oh, just going to Hong Kong for a short trip, i heard Rolex watches are cheap in Denmark, Switzerland?

Hope you like the pics. :)

Sorry, no. Rolex is NOT cheap in Denmark

kcmo · 3 August 2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If it's a WHITE Daytona, it's gotta look something like this!!

JJ I have just been eyeing this watch! I really like it! Will have to see it in person at an AD and try it on

Beautiful!

17 July 2007, 01:59 AM	#1
sngricky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? What do you think of the SS Daytona black dial? Just got mine today, i find it to be quite light and very sparkly inspite of the fact that its only Stainless Steel (i may be biased as its my first Rolex watch) Seems it retains its value much better than the half-gold or even full gold counterparts. I saw the GMT 2 and its nice, it has risen in price to 10,500 SGD in Singapore. Not a bad piece but i still like the Daytona better.

17 July 2007, 04:52 AM	#3
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I saw one in person, RogerF's, and I found it hard to read (my opinion). Better to get a white dial Daytona. __________________ I'm just a cook...

17 July 2007, 05:38 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I was always under the impression that the white Daytona looked better than the black....until I saw them both. The black wins by a mile!! __________________ 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!!

17 July 2007, 07:47 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi there, welcome aboard! You sure picked a dandy for your first Rolex!! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

30 July 2007, 04:22 AM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Any Daytona is a winner in my book, but I think the black dial is better looking (JMO)! Congrats on an excellent timepiece! Now, on with the photos! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

17 July 2007, 04:51 AM	#2
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Welcome sngricky Congratulations on a great watch lets see some pics. cheers paul

17 July 2007, 07:07 AM	#4
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Agree with Vernon. A beautiful watch if you like chronos, but difficult to read on account of the black dial. I think MOST chronos are hard to read, but the black dial on the Daytona complicates it a bit more. Congrats on a great watch, though!

17 July 2007, 10:38 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! LOL! First Rolex!! Man what do you do for an encore?? Big congrats on landing one hard to find and very desirable piece! Black or white you've got a fantastic watch! Well done and wear it in the best of health. As you can please post a photo of that beauty!

17 July 2007, 05:12 PM	#6
David1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden Watch: PAM 00005 Posts: 202	Congrats! Pics please. -David

17 July 2007, 05:32 PM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	Congrats. I like all Daytonas.

17 July 2007, 10:56 PM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	congratulations great watch and wear it in good health.

25 July 2007, 08:43 AM	#11
sngricky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone, i got it cheap i think, 18,600 from Dickson. There is a pre-owned shop selling the same for 18,500 so i got mine comparatively cheap. It also proves the value of the watch as the pre-owned store told me that its the first one they seen in months and its the very first time they have a stainless steel, black dial one. Got a Explorer 1 for my missus and thinking of going after a Yachtmaster black dial next. Though black dials aren't as readily visible as a white one, i still find that its very cool. Cheers all!!

25 July 2007, 08:45 AM	#12
sngricky Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	Will be going back home this weekend, so can take out my cameras and snap a few shots to share. Cheers!!!

29 July 2007, 07:10 AM	#15
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	The black dial is more in demand in Asia, and personally I think the black dial looks better than the white one. Congrat on the Daytona.

29 July 2007, 03:42 PM	#16
alglez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: houston Watch: TT blue sub Posts: 252	SS DAytona goes with white dial!!

2 August 2007, 02:09 AM	#20
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,181	Beauties. Where are you going? Or is it classified?

2 August 2007, 04:04 AM	#21
NyOO768 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta; USA Posts: 230	Between the White and Black Dial Daytona, I like the look of the Black Dial. Although, it is a little harder to read than the white, I enjoy being on the dark side of the moon!!

2 August 2007, 05:49 AM	#22
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	The SS Daytona is a nice piece, but not for me. I don't like the polished center links and bezel. I don't like the lack of a date and I have no use whatsoever for a chronograph. I had one on 2 occasions and sold them both. I think a lot of the appeal is the scarcity.

2 August 2007, 06:12 AM	#23
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Well, I like both the Black and the White Faced Daytona. But for what it's worth: In some parts of the world, there IS a premium on the grey market on the BLACK Face Daytona. There seems to be fewer of them out there. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 August 2007, 06:05 PM	#26
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	If it's a WHITE Daytona, it's gotta look something like this!! __________________ 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!!

2 August 2007, 06:15 PM	#27
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	whether it's 1 mile or 2 miles.......the ss daytona in white is my choice...... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

2 August 2007, 10:18 PM	#28
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Tried on a White Gold Model, with Black Face. Very very nice. Liked the weight.

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