Rolex Daytona Black Dial with Diamond Markers

[astndnbr]

I got a call today from my AD and mentioned they received a brand new 116503BKDO - two tone black dial Daytona with Diamond markers (pic attached). It was one of the watches listed on ‘My List’, but not one I was necessarily dying to get my hands on (to be fair, I listed 5 in thoughts they’ll call me in 2028), and definitely not one I thought would come in stock a few months new from factory after the request.

My internal conversation goes like this. I currently have a:
- 2019 Submariner 116613LN (Two Tone w/ Black Dial)
- 2020 Explorer II - White Dial
- 2022 Oyster Perpetual 124300 (Green Dial)
- 1976 Day Date with Matte Black ‘Pie Pan’ Dial

I don’t know if having two, two tone watches is the move (understand the Sub is more of a daily driver than one with diamonds on the dial). I’m debating on trading in the Sub and EXPII (42mm is a bit big on my 7.5” wrist).

I just wanted to see what everyone thought about potentially trading in a couple for/towards the Daytona, or just keep the collection growing.

Thanks!

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[tifosi]

Do you like your Sub?

Personally, I would not want a diamond dial Daytona (or anything else for that matter). If I was more Daytona than Sub guy I may do that trade on a non diamond marker black dial TT Daytona.

[JRell]

Honestly between the 2 for me flip a coin. I think I like the TT black Daytona a bit more that the black TT sub, but I would prefer without diamonds, and then again prefer the 12 TT sub. Maybe get the Daytona and add the 124060 at some point.

[Kiddodoc]

Both are great. If it were me, I would add the Daytona. I have 4 TT's and they all get love. You could use the Daytona as a great go out watch.

[SS Oyster]

Why is it on your “list” if you don’t really want it?


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[WatchEater666]

I really dont like the way they use diamonds on these. Not very attractive imo.

[ArtNouveau]

Twotone Daytona maybe, with diamonds no.

[Emery]

I’m guessing a dial swap can be an option in time if you do not bond with the current configuration.

[Andad]

I would pass on that Daytona.

[train-time]

I would pass on the Daytona. I am on my ADs list for a Black dial Daytona but not the diamond dial version. IMO, diamonds are nice, but they are better applied to a ladies watch. I'm not wearing a watch with diamonds on it.

[Smookes]

If money isn't an issue, BUY IT

[sj24k]

two tone = nope.
diamonds = nope.
but hey, that's me.

[Vince M.]

I would pass on the Daytona. Not a fan of the diamond dials at all.

[mikkey]

Go for it if you really like it.

[Rolexken]

If you really wanted it you wouldn’t be asking so pass.

[kegan]

There are no two watches in your collection I’d consider for your trade option

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I really dont like the way they use diamonds on these. Not very attractive imo.

Agree.

I have come to the personal conclusion that the only diamonds I like on a Men's Rolex are the baguettes. And I think those are only on the DD.

[Chiboy]

It doesn’t really sound like you want it. But do whatever makes you happy.

[Hardtimes]

I am becoming less of a fan of TTs in general, but I have to say with the black diamond dial it looks amazing!