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Preacher · 14 June 2012, 06:16 PM

I'd like to see what the majority of members here prefer please from the 2012 white dial 5711 and the blue/grey 5711. Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find it.

Thanks!

herbie911 · 14 June 2012, 08:51 PM

A white nautilus is like a white Ferrari. Call me old fashion-I vote for the classic dial!

HL65 · 14 June 2012, 09:55 PM

Classic for me.

brian8121 · 14 June 2012, 10:43 PM

Classic

S`` · 14 June 2012, 11:14 PM

white/silver is only for AP and waffle dials

Fiery · 14 June 2012, 11:34 PM

I'm old-fashioned too, so classic

As for white dials, I'd much rather take a white dial in a perpetual calendar or grand complications, for example:

p_mcgee · 15 June 2012, 12:22 AM

Seems pretty close...I voted white. Can't go wrong with either one, but I think the white is more versatile & can be worn with anything.

ocwatching · 15 June 2012, 12:47 AM

classic for me

dddrees · 15 June 2012, 01:03 AM

Black-Blue for me. I like the way it changes shade just a bit depending on the angle or light.

SubmarinerMariner · 15 June 2012, 01:18 AM

I tried the white dial on this weekend and I must say it's quite striking in person. I think because of the lack of contrast with the white dial and the SS body, it all just seems to blend very well together with the only noticeable marks being the hands, letterings, and markings. The jeweler was asking $30K for it, but one can probably get a better deal for it in Europe with VAT off.

(I voted white)

unknown · 15 June 2012, 02:00 AM

the white one is a good option if you like the nautilus so much than you want a second one
but the first choice would be the blue dial

Puffy · 15 June 2012, 02:45 AM

golden oldie for me but would have to try on the white to completely discount it...

capote · 15 June 2012, 03:54 AM

The classic one for sure. The white looks very feminine for some reason. I have yet to see it in the flesh though.

B. Doggy · 15 June 2012, 04:43 AM

Pure classic!

texex91 · 15 June 2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

The classic one for sure. The white looks very feminine for some reason. I have yet to see it in the flesh though.

x2

TSW · 15 June 2012, 09:31 AM

Dark for me!

yessir69 · 15 June 2012, 02:39 PM

Is everyone temporarily insane? The white dial!

Mauiguy · 15 June 2012, 04:40 PM

I haven't seen the white version yet, but the classic blue dial, with it's incredible ability to change color depending on the angle and the light, is just stunning. The blue reminds me of a nice pair of designer blue jeans. Nautilus-wise, the classic blue is my top choice...

That said, I really do like the new 5726/1A.

Cheers!

DD GT3 RD · 15 June 2012, 05:05 PM

To me the white doesnt carry the same shine, beauty and white I call the Light Pyramid the classic dial does. It doesnt reflect light at all from what I have seen. I vote classic

TimeOnHand · 16 June 2012, 03:31 AM

Classic for me.

supermarz · 16 June 2012, 08:42 AM

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

when my AD called last week to tell me my order of white dial has arrived, i was lucky enough to try on both the original blue version as well & compare.

in my opinion, both are gorgeous.. but i am a such a sucker for white dial.

although my crappy photo doesn't do it justice, the white dial itself is similar to the original in a way that's metallic & the white seems to change a little to almost ivory depending on light & angle.

each to their own i guess.. but in my mind, there was no doubt it's going to be the white one

HL65 · 16 June 2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarz

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

when my AD called last week to tell me my order of white dial has arrived, i was lucky enough to try on both the original blue version as well & compare.

in my opinion, both are gorgeous.. but i am a such a sucker for white dial.

although my crappy photo doesn't do it justice, the white dial itself is similar to the original in a way that's metallic & the white seems to change a little to almost ivory depending on light & angle.

each to their own i guess.. but in my mind, there was no doubt it's going to be the white one

Very nice--I saw one at AD last weekend. Congrats!!

dddrees · 16 June 2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarz

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

when my AD called last week to tell me my order of white dial has arrived, i was lucky enough to try on both the original blue version as well & compare.

in my opinion, both are gorgeous.. but i am a such a sucker for white dial.

although my crappy photo doesn't do it justice, the white dial itself is similar to the original in a way that's metallic & the white seems to change a little to almost ivory depending on light & angle.

each to their own i guess.. but in my mind, there was no doubt it's going to be the white one

Very nice, Congrats.

paverman · 16 June 2012, 12:44 PM

Looks like I'm in the minority on this one, but I really like the new white dial

texex91 · 16 June 2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarz

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

Very nice. One of the first here for sure

Congrats

Hammer · 16 June 2012, 08:25 PM

White looks stunning. Dream watch right there.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 June 2012, 11:56 PM

Black dial for me.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 June 2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarz

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

when my AD called last week to tell me my order of white dial has arrived, i was lucky enough to try on both the original blue version as well & compare.

in my opinion, both are gorgeous.. but i am a such a sucker for white dial.

although my crappy photo doesn't do it justice, the white dial itself is similar to the original in a way that's metallic & the white seems to change a little to almost ivory depending on light & angle.

each to their own i guess.. but in my mind, there was no doubt it's going to be the white one

That watch is really stunning! I find it beautiful (although, as my previous post states, myself prefers a black dial). Congratulations my friend!

onkyo · 17 June 2012, 12:17 AM

I voted for classic ..... but the white dial is not far behind.

patek.wis · 18 June 2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarz

hi guys!
i thought i might post some wrist shot for the white version (since i haven't seen one posted yet)

when my AD called last week to tell me my order of white dial has arrived, i was lucky enough to try on both the original blue version as well & compare.

in my opinion, both are gorgeous.. but i am a such a sucker for white dial.

although my crappy photo doesn't do it justice, the white dial itself is similar to the original in a way that's metallic & the white seems to change a little to almost ivory depending on light & angle.

each to their own i guess.. but in my mind, there was no doubt it's going to be the white one

Wow after seeing that pic - white for sure.

Love the white just wish my AD would get one in so i could try it!

View Poll Results: Which Dial Colour 5711
2012 White	182	36.84%
Classic Blue/Grey	312	63.16%
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14 June 2012, 06:16 PM	#1
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	Nautilus 5711 Poll: White Dial or Classic Dark I'd like to see what the majority of members here prefer please from the 2012 white dial 5711 and the blue/grey 5711. Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find it. Thanks!

14 June 2012, 09:55 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,398	Classic for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 June 2012, 11:34 PM	#6
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'm old-fashioned too, so classic As for white dials, I'd much rather take a white dial in a perpetual calendar or grand complications, for example: __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

15 June 2012, 12:47 AM	#8
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	classic for me __________________ too much into watches...

14 June 2012, 08:51 PM	#2
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	A white nautilus is like a white Ferrari. Call me old fashion-I vote for the classic dial!

14 June 2012, 10:43 PM	#4
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	Classic

14 June 2012, 11:14 PM	#5
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	white/silver is only for AP and waffle dials

15 June 2012, 12:22 AM	#7
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Seems pretty close...I voted white. Can't go wrong with either one, but I think the white is more versatile & can be worn with anything.

15 June 2012, 01:03 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Black-Blue for me. I like the way it changes shade just a bit depending on the angle or light. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 June 2012, 01:18 AM	#10
SubmarinerMariner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Namor Location: New York Watch: 100-04-11-01-04 Posts: 841	I tried the white dial on this weekend and I must say it's quite striking in person. I think because of the lack of contrast with the white dial and the SS body, it all just seems to blend very well together with the only noticeable marks being the hands, letterings, and markings. The jeweler was asking $30K for it, but one can probably get a better deal for it in Europe with VAT off. (I voted white)

15 June 2012, 02:00 AM	#11
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,802	the white one is a good option if you like the nautilus so much than you want a second one but the first choice would be the blue dial __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

15 June 2012, 02:45 AM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	golden oldie for me but would have to try on the white to completely discount it... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 June 2012, 03:54 AM	#13
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The classic one for sure. The white looks very feminine for some reason. I have yet to see it in the flesh though.

15 June 2012, 04:43 AM	#14
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Pure classic! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

15 June 2012, 09:31 AM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Dark for me! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 June 2012, 02:39 PM	#17
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Is everyone temporarily insane? The white dial!

15 June 2012, 04:40 PM	#18
Mauiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,107	I'm a little biased >>> I haven't seen the white version yet, but the classic blue dial, with it's incredible ability to change color depending on the angle and the light, is just stunning. The blue reminds me of a nice pair of designer blue jeans. Nautilus-wise, the classic blue is my top choice... That said, I really do like the new 5726/1A. Cheers!

15 June 2012, 05:05 PM	#19
DD GT3 RD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 428	To me the white doesnt carry the same shine, beauty and white I call the Light Pyramid the classic dial does. It doesnt reflect light at all from what I have seen. I vote classic

16 June 2012, 03:31 AM	#20
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Classic for me. __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

16 June 2012, 12:44 PM	#24
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	Looks like I'm in the minority on this one, but I really like the new white dial

16 June 2012, 08:25 PM	#26
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	White looks stunning. Dream watch right there.

16 June 2012, 11:56 PM	#27
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Black dial for me. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 June 2012, 12:17 AM	#29
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I voted for classic ..... but the white dial is not far behind.

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