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Ksporty · 6 June 2020, 10:53 AM

Chocolate Thunder! Both are awesome, but for me the Arabic numerals make it somewhat quirky and really appealing.

Matt7711 · 16 April 2021, 01:47 AM

When or what date in 2011 was the early chocolate model made?

Thanks

jed11 · 16 April 2021, 01:53 AM

New...black sub dials and the WG hour markers pop more than the dark Arabic numbers that sort of get lost on the equally dark dial.

GreatCircle · 16 April 2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jed11

New...black sub dials and the WG hour markers pop more than the dark Arabic numbers that sort of get lost on the equally dark dial.

The markers with the new dial pop more, absolutely true, but did you see the new dial in person ? I had it for a a couple of months and for me the lack of contrast between the black subdials and choc was so much less then Rolex stock photography makes you believe... found it a bit disappointing to be honest.

Watchdoyouwant? · 16 April 2021, 02:26 AM

Old. Hands down.

Benzsiam · 16 April 2021, 02:31 AM

Both look very good, either one is ok with me.

Matt7711 · 16 April 2021, 02:39 AM

I prefer the old as I like the busy numbers.

New looks to uniform (and does pop) and look like the rest of the Daytona klan with the precise markers.

What month and year was the old version introduced?

strapmaker · 16 April 2021, 03:10 AM

the old one of course. still one of my favorite watch to wear for any occasion.

JSolution · 16 April 2021, 03:19 AM

I like the numbers for the Daytona.

V25V · 16 April 2021, 03:25 AM

I prefer the indices. But I am biased.

Robf52 · 16 April 2021, 04:00 AM

I like the old sub dials better but prefer the index markers; looks less busy.

Alan111 · 16 April 2021, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatCircle

The markers with the new dial pop more, absolutely true, but did you see the new dial in person ? I had it for a a couple of months and for me the lack of contrast between the black subdials and choc was so much less then Rolex stock photography makes you believe... found it a bit disappointing to be honest.

Yep, this comment is spot on. Photos and direct lighting make the dial better online than in person.

Solo118 · 16 April 2021, 08:27 AM

Arabic on Rubber B for me. Best of both worlds, but like the others said I am too biased as it is what I have.

CHRONOLEX · 16 April 2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

I like the old one better.

Although the lume on the new one will help in alot of situations.

Agree

SS Oyster · 16 April 2021, 03:45 PM

Newer, which all came as OF, where as most old styles came on leather, but were the first ceracgrome bezel Daytona’s.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

jed11 · 17 April 2021, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatCircle

The markers with the new dial pop more, absolutely true, but did you see the new dial in person ? I had it for a a couple of months and for me the lack of contrast between the black subdials and choc was so much less then Rolex stock photography makes you believe... found it a bit disappointing to be honest.

I mean it looked ok to my eye but of course, to each their own. I think the black subdials contrasted enough. With a chocolate dial, you'd really have to basically go 'panda-style' and have light colored dials to make it pop against a choc dial.

CHRONOLEX · 17 April 2021, 05:32 AM

You guys are making me want to take a second look at RG!!!

SLWoodster · 17 April 2021, 05:33 AM

chocolate panda. Super AMAZING.

Chadridv · 17 April 2021, 06:27 AM

love the arabic numerals, but black sub dials seals the deal for me.

Matt7711 · 17 April 2021, 06:55 AM

I think there’s a busy look to the Arabic version that makes it different.

Stick a Rubber B strap on it and it looks perfect.

https://youtu.be/IfP4Dtl1BdM

Matt7711 · 20 July 2023, 05:53 AM

Kevin hart owns the Arabic version and mentions that as one of his favorite watches.

Both look nice though.

Moving Chicane · 20 July 2023, 06:09 AM

Too bright indices of the new vs. "lost" sub-dial of the old being the negatives of each for me. That's it to drive the decision. So then I like both equally! :)

But not sure about the rose gold yet. I really like it, but I think it's a very specific watch/Rolex trend and may not stand the test of time. Went YG eon my Daytona as a result.

Enjoy!!!

Big Tex Rolex · 20 July 2023, 06:10 AM

I like both, but am partial to the Arabic Numerals dial.

I have Arabic Numerals on a White dial, and on the wrist the numerals do not look as large in real life as they do in pictures.

It’s supposed to be a Sports Watch, and the numerals make it look Sporty, to me.

16 April 2021, 02:31 AM	#36
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16 April 2021, 04:00 AM	#41
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17 April 2021, 06:27 AM	#49
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6 June 2020, 10:53 AM	#31
Ksporty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SC Posts: 266	Chocolate Thunder! Both are awesome, but for me the Arabic numerals make it somewhat quirky and really appealing.

16 April 2021, 01:47 AM	#32
Matt7711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 51	When or what date in 2011 was the early chocolate model made? Thanks

16 April 2021, 01:53 AM	#33
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	New...black sub dials and the WG hour markers pop more than the dark Arabic numbers that sort of get lost on the equally dark dial.

16 April 2021, 02:26 AM	#35
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 316	Old. Hands down.

16 April 2021, 02:39 AM	#37
Matt7711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 51	I prefer the old as I like the busy numbers. New looks to uniform (and does pop) and look like the rest of the Daytona klan with the precise markers. What month and year was the old version introduced?

16 April 2021, 03:10 AM	#38
strapmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: planet earth Posts: 16	the old one of course. still one of my favorite watch to wear for any occasion.

16 April 2021, 03:19 AM	#39
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,235	I like the numbers for the Daytona.

16 April 2021, 03:25 AM	#40
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	I prefer the indices. But I am biased.

16 April 2021, 08:27 AM	#43
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	Arabic on Rubber B for me. Best of both worlds, but like the others said I am too biased as it is what I have.

16 April 2021, 03:45 PM	#45
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Newer, which all came as OF, where as most old styles came on leather, but were the first ceracgrome bezel Daytona’s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2021, 05:32 AM	#47
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,540	You guys are making me want to take a second look at RG!!!

17 April 2021, 05:33 AM	#48
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,257	chocolate panda. Super AMAZING.

17 April 2021, 06:55 AM	#50
Matt7711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 51	I think there’s a busy look to the Arabic version that makes it different. Stick a Rubber B strap on it and it looks perfect. https://youtu.be/IfP4Dtl1BdM

20 July 2023, 05:53 AM	#51
Matt7711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kent Posts: 51	Kevin hart owns the Arabic version and mentions that as one of his favorite watches. Both look nice though.

20 July 2023, 06:09 AM	#52
Moving Chicane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SoCal. Watch: PAM233 Dot Dial Posts: 165	Too bright indices of the new vs. "lost" sub-dial of the old being the negatives of each for me. That's it to drive the decision. So then I like both equally! :) But not sure about the rose gold yet. I really like it, but I think it's a very specific watch/Rolex trend and may not stand the test of time. Went YG eon my Daytona as a result. Enjoy!!!

20 July 2023, 06:10 AM	#53
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,476	I like both, but am partial to the Arabic Numerals dial. I have Arabic Numerals on a White dial, and on the wrist the numerals do not look as large in real life as they do in pictures. It’s supposed to be a Sports Watch, and the numerals make it look Sporty, to me.

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