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Uncle2002 · 29 January 2023, 07:32 AM

I have officially told my AD I've narrowed down my Daytona preferences to two watches:

1. Rose Gold Oysterflex with the black dial

Black Dial.jpg

2. Rose Gold Oysterflex with the sundust dial

Sundust Dial.jpg

I have unfortunately not been able to try on either but I am expecting to get the call on whichever comes in first very soon. My first Daytona so a very exciting moment!

What are people's preferences between the two - especially if you've seen or owned either model? My sense from random YouTube videos is that these watches look pretty different in the metal vs. these photos on the Rolex website.

I'd be very grateful as I can still guide my AD on which one I'd prefer.

Thank you 🙏

Santiago32 · 29 January 2023, 07:34 AM

I’ve seen both in person. #1 is nicer and pictures don’t do it justice.

Kiddodoc · 29 January 2023, 07:35 AM

Number 1 for sure!

pursang_ · 29 January 2023, 07:36 AM

Both are stunning. #2 has the "more" Daytona black subdials which may be the aesthetic you're wanting?

jb335 · 29 January 2023, 07:38 AM

I love nearly every Daytona dial in production with the exception of that dial on #1. Just not for me at all.

I’m a big fan of the sundust dial on #2 though.

Easy choice for me.

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Kiddodoc · 29 January 2023, 07:43 AM

Saw number 1 on a gent in Key West and loved it then my AD had one for show in his case. Great looking watch and more masculine than dial number 2 in my opinion.

AEV · 29 January 2023, 07:47 AM

#2 for me. The sundust dial is amazing.

ngypheap · 29 January 2023, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiddodoc

Saw number 1 on a gent in Key West and loved it then my AD had one for show in his case. Great looking watch and more masculine than dial number 2 in my opinion.

I’m agree with @kiddodoc

OP, buy the one u like, it is lots of money..
I suggest u should try them both before u decide. Some of us will like the black dial and some will like the champagne with black sub dial..
but I picked this one up yesterday and yes I like it..

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huncho · 29 January 2023, 08:03 AM

#2, the rubber and ceramic bezel already tones down the gold and with a black dial it has too few gold elements imo

SS Oyster · 29 January 2023, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

I love nearly every Daytona dial in production with the exception of that dial on #1. Just not for me at all.

I’m a big fan of the sundust dial on #2 though.

Easy choice for me.

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I prefer the second. Might also consider chocolate dial.

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rolexnyc718 · 29 January 2023, 08:16 AM

Def number 1 for me.

tifosi · 29 January 2023, 08:33 AM

Damn that’s tough. The more I look…the more I prefer the light dial. Shocking for me.

Benzsiam · 29 January 2023, 10:37 AM

Both look equally gorgeous.

For #2: Sundust with baguette hour markers dial would be the real winner.

You should go for the one you love the most.

Calatrava r · 29 January 2023, 10:45 AM

I prefer #2. It seems to have better contrast and legibility.

Idaho · 29 January 2023, 11:51 AM

Number 2. Beautiful watch.

samuel019 · 29 January 2023, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I prefer the second. Might also consider chocolate dial.

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I had always wanted number 1. Still do in a 505 but seen the Chocolate and it was a wrap.

OP you can’t really go wrong with any of the choices for the 515. Granted I’m not a fan of the diamond hour markers. Baguettes yes. Smaller ones no.

Seddyspaghetti · 29 January 2023, 01:00 PM

Sundust

TheHulk · 29 January 2023, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

I love nearly every Daytona dial in production with the exception of that dial on #1. Just not for me at all.

I’m a big fan of the sundust dial on #2 though.

Easy choice for me.

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Exactly….

Bijorn24 · 29 January 2023, 01:43 PM

I slightly prefer #2. Both look amazing though! Definitely a personal choice.

Uncle2002 · 29 January 2023, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pursang_

Both are stunning. #2 has the "more" Daytona black subdials which may be the aesthetic you're wanting?

Yes I was initially drawn to the panda styling with any daytona, but the reverse panda in RG is also quite stunning...

Uncle2002 · 29 January 2023, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiddodoc

Saw number 1 on a gent in Key West and loved it then my AD had one for show in his case. Great looking watch and more masculine than dial number 2 in my opinion.

Yes well said on the masculinity point...

Uncle2002 · 29 January 2023, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ngypheap

I’m agree with @kiddodoc

OP, buy the one u like, it is lots of money..
I suggest u should try them both before u decide. Some of us will like the black dial and some will like the champagne with black sub dial..
but I picked this one up yesterday and yes I like it..

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Huge congrats on the watch!

Uncle2002 · 29 January 2023, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel019

I had always wanted number 1. Still do in a 505 but seen the Chocolate and it was a wrap.

OP you can’t really go wrong with any of the choices for the 515. Granted I’m not a fan of the diamond hour markers. Baguettes yes. Smaller ones no.

The chocolate is killer... congrats!

Moondoggy · 29 January 2023, 01:50 PM

Two for me

ibr123 · 29 January 2023, 04:42 PM

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jz112896 · 29 January 2023, 04:54 PM

I have #1 before and I sold it.

Madison1 · 29 January 2023, 05:32 PM

In pictures I would take #1 all day long but I have seen and tried the sundust in person and really liked it so that would be my choice. To me #1 is totally sporty. #2 is a bit more dressy (as dressy as you can be on an OF)

JSol1 · 29 January 2023, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel019

I had always wanted number 1. Still do in a 505 but seen the Chocolate and it was a wrap.

OP you can’t really go wrong with any of the choices for the 515. Granted I’m not a fan of the diamond hour markers. Baguettes yes. Smaller ones no.

I’m also a big fan of the chocolate dial and will probably be my next piece…

Solo118 · 30 January 2023, 12:20 AM

If it must be one of the two, I would go sundust as a personal preference.

Please do yourself a favor and take a second look at the chocolate dial.... stunning in the flesh and my daily!

ap1 · 30 January 2023, 12:27 AM

Chocolate then 2

29 January 2023, 08:33 AM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Damn that’s tough. The more I look…the more I prefer the light dial. Shocking for me. __________________ Russ

29 January 2023, 10:37 AM	#13
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	Both look equally gorgeous. For #2: Sundust with baguette hour markers dial would be the real winner. You should go for the one you love the most. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

29 January 2023, 07:32 AM	#1
Uncle2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 46	Advice Needed: Which RG Daytona on Oysterflex I have officially told my AD I've narrowed down my Daytona preferences to two watches: 1. Rose Gold Oysterflex with the black dial Black Dial.jpg 2. Rose Gold Oysterflex with the sundust dial Sundust Dial.jpg I have unfortunately not been able to try on either but I am expecting to get the call on whichever comes in first very soon. My first Daytona so a very exciting moment! What are people's preferences between the two - especially if you've seen or owned either model? My sense from random YouTube videos is that these watches look pretty different in the metal vs. these photos on the Rolex website. I'd be very grateful as I can still guide my AD on which one I'd prefer. Thank you 🙏

29 January 2023, 07:34 AM	#2
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Advice Needed: Which RG Daytona on Oysterflex I’ve seen both in person. #1 is nicer and pictures don’t do it justice. __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

29 January 2023, 07:35 AM	#3
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	Number 1 for sure!

29 January 2023, 07:36 AM	#4
pursang_ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: DFW Posts: 169	Both are stunning. #2 has the "more" Daytona black subdials which may be the aesthetic you're wanting?

29 January 2023, 07:38 AM	#5
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,823	I love nearly every Daytona dial in production with the exception of that dial on #1. Just not for me at all. I’m a big fan of the sundust dial on #2 though. Easy choice for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 January 2023, 07:43 AM	#6
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	Saw number 1 on a gent in Key West and loved it then my AD had one for show in his case. Great looking watch and more masculine than dial number 2 in my opinion.

29 January 2023, 07:47 AM	#7
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,450	#2 for me. The sundust dial is amazing.

29 January 2023, 08:03 AM	#9
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	#2, the rubber and ceramic bezel already tones down the gold and with a black dial it has too few gold elements imo

29 January 2023, 08:16 AM	#11
rolexnyc718 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: New York Posts: 145	Def number 1 for me.

29 January 2023, 10:45 AM	#14
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	I prefer #2. It seems to have better contrast and legibility.

29 January 2023, 11:51 AM	#15
Idaho "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Mississippi Posts: 58	Number 2. Beautiful watch.

29 January 2023, 01:00 PM	#17
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	Sundust

29 January 2023, 01:43 PM	#19
Bijorn24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 27	I slightly prefer #2. Both look amazing though! Definitely a personal choice.

29 January 2023, 01:50 PM	#24
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,049	Two for me

29 January 2023, 04:42 PM	#25
ibr123 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California, USA Posts: 186	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 January 2023, 05:32 PM	#27
Madison1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK Posts: 198	In pictures I would take #1 all day long but I have seen and tried the sundust in person and really liked it so that would be my choice. To me #1 is totally sporty. #2 is a bit more dressy (as dressy as you can be on an OF)

30 January 2023, 12:20 AM	#29
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	If it must be one of the two, I would go sundust as a personal preference. Please do yourself a favor and take a second look at the chocolate dial.... stunning in the flesh and my daily!

30 January 2023, 12:27 AM	#30
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Chocolate then 2

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