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25 September 2017, 05:52 AM | #1 |
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Silver or white face for 126333?
Currently looking into a Datejust 41 with oyster bracelet in SS and gold. I have 2 Submariners (116610LN & 116613LN) which both have black faces, so wanted to get something different.
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25 September 2017, 06:01 AM | #2 |
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Both dials are great but I chose white. IMO white is classier looking.
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25 September 2017, 06:01 AM | #3 |
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25 September 2017, 07:27 AM | #4 |
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25 September 2017, 07:32 AM | #5 |
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25 September 2017, 07:59 AM | #6 |
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I originally wanted white but wound up purchasing the silver. Can’t go wrong either way.
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25 September 2017, 08:32 AM | #7 |
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I chose silver
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25 September 2017, 09:26 AM | #8 |
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I'll almost always go with a starburst dial when given an option...there is the illusion of a "depth" to the dial that you don't get with the white.
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25 September 2017, 09:27 AM | #9 |
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25 September 2017, 10:40 AM | #11 |
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White!
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25 September 2017, 01:35 PM | #12 |
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White.
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25 September 2017, 02:34 PM | #13 |
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I like the white, especially in two tone. It reads really crisp with the gold accents.
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25 September 2017, 03:29 PM | #14 |
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Both beautiful, but I prefer silver. White is quite stark and the silver is more neutral in my opinion, will look great whether wearing light or dark colored clothing.
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Is champagne an option you're considering...maybe? I always like white in pictures but for some reason I really dig champagne in the flesh.
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25 September 2017, 08:45 PM | #16 |
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25 September 2017, 08:46 PM | #17 |
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I think the decision got a bit harder haha! I think I'll go to a couple of AD's I know and see them in person. I guess a picture will never do these faces justice
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25 September 2017, 08:55 PM | #18 |
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timeless silver
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25 September 2017, 08:59 PM | #20 |
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I prefer the white dial.
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25 September 2017, 09:32 PM | #21 |
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Silver tends to pick up and reflect colours nearby, so for instance if you or someone near is wearing a red shirt the dial will reflect a pinkish tone. For that reason it's more attractive than white.
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25 September 2017, 10:29 PM | #22 |
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I agree that white looks cleaner and more classy.
Silver / Rhodium dials to my eye, never provide enough contrast to the hands or markers. Obviously, it will come down to personal preference. |
26 September 2017, 06:54 PM | #23 |
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White.
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26 September 2017, 11:44 PM | #24 |
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Perhaps another alternative: the sundust.
Seems to change colors when viewed at certain angles. Not too bright as white, not too grey as silver, or not too gold as champagne. Lots of cool variants for the DJ41. Good luck! Sent from my vivo 1601 using Tapatalk |
26 September 2017, 11:47 PM | #25 |
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Definitely white face
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26 September 2017, 11:52 PM | #26 |
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White dial looks great with YG or TT. I'm considering SS, have yet to see silver live, but I'm leaning that
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27 September 2017, 12:32 AM | #28 |
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White, Silver looks nice on Rolesor but on TT definitely white IMO.
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