Dd40 opinions chocolate or green face?

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by hodie9

Chocolate with the diagonal motif for me.

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[watchaser]

I’ve been though this as well. I originally owned the RG DD with chocolate dial after wanting a more dress piece than my RG Choc dial Daytona on strap. I remember that the reason I didn’t like my 116515 chocolate dial was because at lease for me the rose gold and the chocolate dial was too much of a clash. Choc dial on rose gold on my tan skin just didn’t go well for me. Hard to read.

Fast forward, I’ve been though 3 RG DD with olive dial and its still in my current collection. Absolute stunner and it’s my all time favorite piece. Beautiful piece with good contrast on my wrist.

Prob wasn’t any help but just wanted to share my ownership experience.

[SearChart]

On RG I prefer chocolate motif dial.

[subtona]

Really like the green

[HogwldFLTR]

I love the mean green timing machine!!!

[GSBC]

Green, or the Olive dial to be exact.
I went through same delima and chose the anniversary olive dial in Everose.
Having said that, both are amazing. You can’t lose.
Try them both on. You’ll know what’s right for you.

[SS Oyster]

Green

[WatchWizards]

I’m weighing up the same at the moment

Leaning quite heavily toward the olive dial, probably my favourite watch in the current lineup...but not as versatile as others have mentioned

Out of curiosity OP, will you be buying from an AD? I’m based in Dubai and a new DD40 is available here for 20-30% off MSRP (grey)





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[AK797]

Originally Posted by peterpl

I went through this dilemma last year for months and months. Let me tell you my perspective from an owner of both watches. I've had several people PM me actually regarding this same choice numerous times because they knew I owned both. :)

They are both very very nice. I ended up with both because I loved both so much however after a while I ended up flipping the green dial for a YG Motif dial.

Few notes that influenced my decision. Hope I can be of assistance. :)

* The chocolate is more special to me because this dial is only reserved for the RG versions.
* The Olive green is available in RG, WG and also in Platinum although I never seen anyone buy the platinum version.
* The legibility of both is not the best. They both are difficult to be seen in the night and during the day the legibility is about the same.
* The green dial looks awesome in some light - however I felt that in other lighting conditions it wasn't that flattering.
* The green is not as deep colored as the Hulk green. To some that's good and to others that's bad. Its less in your face.
* The green sunburst is nice but I found it that in direct sunlight the sunburst is not as nice as the chocolate dial
* The choco dial has a deep color and in direct sunlight the sunburst on this thing is crazy. I've never seen chocolate dial sunburst like this before.
* If you already have a Hulk or another green dialed watch then I think having another is probably not a good idea. I would choose the Choco or another dial color.

In the end choose what you love. I ended up trading the Olive dial for a YG DD with Silver Motif dial. I just felt that 2 rose gold DD40s was too much and I badly wanted a YG DD40 as that I honestly believe is the first DD anyone should get is Yellow Gold. Rose Gold can come later as I think long term rose wont stand the test of time.

Anyway here are some pictures to help you choose. Some in direct sunlight showing the sunburst and others showing the detail of the dial

1) Together shot as we say no pictures it didn't happen. :)



2) Green Sunburst in direct sunlight



3) Choco sunburst in direct sunlight



4) Detailed zoomed shot of the green



5) Detailed zoomed shot of the choco



6) I traded the Olive green for a YG DD40 with Silver Diagonal Motif dial



Gooduck man. Either one is a beautiful watch. Just make sure you consider what you already have in your collection and try not to double up or overlap too much which was my mistake as well. You'll love either one you choose. Cheers

Could happily take either, just prefer choco with RG.

[sportsmaven20]

I much prefer the olive green dial.

Something to keep in mind with dark dials that have no lume on the markers and hands, they can tend to disappear at times depending on the lighting making it difficult to read the time.

It may not matter with the DD40...the watch is so gorgeous that you’ll probably just stare at it and not care about the time at all!

[JParm]

I went with the Chocolate dial because 1.) I already have the Hulk, which I feel like is the best green dial out there and 2.) I didn't want another green-dialed watch, even if they are different shades of the same color.

Also, with 3 Rolexes in my collection, I wanted diversity!

[watchwatcher]

Tough one. I'd have to say chocolate for RG. If you want the olive, go WG.

[jeffnnj]

Interesting question. When I asked my AD about which was more popular he said chocolate without reservation. He said that people’s overall impression of green was negative. I think that the WIS community embraces the color partly due to its history with the brand.

For pure esthetics I chose brown. I realize that I’m in the minority here, but I’m not at all a fan of anything sun dust. My runner up was white which I also loved. I bought the diagonal motif because I thought it looked way more sporty than romans and I liked that it was lumed. No matter which you choose you really can’t make an error here. Buy what speaks to you loudest.




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[dwjez14]

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Interesting question. When I asked my AD about which was more popular he said chocolate without reservation. He said that people’s overall impression of green was negative. I think that the WIS community embraces the color partly due to its history with the brand.

For pure esthetics I chose brown. I realize that I’m in the minority here, but I’m not at all a fan of anything sun dust. My runner up was white which I also loved. I bought the diagonal motif because I thought it looked way more sporty than romans and I liked that it was lumed. No matter which you choose you really can’t make an error here. Buy what speaks to you loudest.




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Great watch


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[dwjez14]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

I went with the Chocolate dial because 1.) I already have the Hulk, which I feel like is the best green dial out there and 2.) I didn't want another green-dialed watch, even if they are different shades of the same color.



Also, with 3 Rolexes in my collection, I wanted diversity!

This one is great also. Leaning towards chocolate


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[dwjez14]

Originally Posted by AK797

Could happily take either, just prefer choco with RG.

Man great review. Don’t think I will get both though. Lol


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[BzKneez]

I originally posted olive but now, after seeing all the pictures of various options, I can't decide. chocolate dial, olive dial, chocolate with diamonds, chocolate motif, YG?.... lol
first world problems at its finest! good luck my friend. let us know what you decide.

[ap1]

OLive. Fyi I have hulk too and a non issue, those two aren’t even close in vibe

[DP63]

That green is in a class of its own ... and the Chocolate has an aged bronze feel to it in certain lights and angles.

Thats a difficult decision to make, both are stunning.

[BNA/LION]

Chocolate

[peterskinner]

I don’t think you can separate the choice of dial colour from the design of the markers. The Roman style markers make a dial seem more cluttered and crowded. That’s as important a choice as the colour. It’s a tricky decision.
I went for WG with rhodium and stick markers. Visually a cleaner look.

[MichelleP]

Olive. I have this and it is my favorite piece.

[lecorsaire]

Rose gold/olive is a winner. Very elegant piece. The chocolate dial is also nice but this olive dial is special. The chocolate dial can be found on RG TT Datejust 41.

[GSBC]

Some very nice pictures in this thread.
I'd encourage you to try them on, if possible. I find one's skin tone makes a big difference as well, and the olive dial with Everose was the clear winner for me when I tried them on.
It has the classic Rolex colors and is just so dynamic on the wrist. Under sunlight, it has a depth that is unrivaled by any model in the Rolex lineup.

[jeffnnj]

Originally Posted by BzKneez

I originally posted olive but now, after seeing all the pictures of various options, I can't decide. chocolate dial, olive dial, chocolate with diamonds, chocolate motif, YG?.... lol
first world problems at its finest! good luck my friend. let us know what you decide.

Not a fan of gems on men at all. Too feminine. No diamonds on rings, bracelets or watches. That said, it’s really tastefully done on the 228235 but it’s not my thing.


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[VinnieVegas]

I vote for the chocolate rose gold DD. I hope to own that model with an Italian Day Wheel someday.

[Carry The Interest]

If you're going rose gold, Olive hands down. It's a "meant to be" combination -- that Olive goes absolutely perfectly with the rose gold. If I was in the market for a DD40, that's exactly what I would go after.

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by BzKneez

I originally posted olive but now, after seeing all the pictures of various options, I can't decide. chocolate dial, olive dial, chocolate with diamonds, chocolate motif, YG?.... lol
first world problems at its finest! good luck my friend. let us know what you decide.

I like the Choco dial with the baguette diamonds as well ALOT. I'm not usually a diamonds guy but on the DD40 it works really well.

In reality you need to try these on in person. They are all absolutely stunning in the flesh

[scarlet knight]

None of above. My choice would be YG w/ silver or white dial


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[scarlet knight]

Not mine, tried this one on


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