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SS Oyster · 12 December 2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I agree

and the black looks bigger than white IMO.

Absolute stunner of a watch and I agree it looks bigger because the dial combined with the bezel (all black) makes it look like a huge dial. However, I would struggle very much with this one's "at a glance" time legibility.

returntorolex · 12 December 2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Yes, I think I could read this one at a glance.

Thanks - but for legibility I recommend this one.

returntorolex · 12 December 2018, 11:46 AM

^^^

(I know you have one that’s why I posted the 126600)

Nikrnic · 12 December 2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bradyb

How about this one?

Sharp one. #27 I'm really getting to like Arabics on a Daytona only

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Greg75 · 12 December 2018, 12:34 PM

The Panda-Arabic. I cannot read any of the darker dials without some effort.

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jeffnnj · 12 December 2018, 01:26 PM

I don't know whether contrast would be an issue for me as much as size. I really want to love that watch but I can't seem to do it. Tried on a gold one again tonight and it just doesn't do it for me at all. If it was 41 or 42 mm and had a date, I'd be way in.

The problem may also be your current collection. Everything you have is extremely legible. Might be difficult to switch. When I went from my BLNR to my DD40 for every day, there was a decent adjustment period.

breitlings · 12 December 2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg75

The Panda-Arabic. I cannot read any of the darker dials without some effort.

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is that a rolex strap? i’ve got to pick up that one!

rmlovett1 · 12 December 2018, 01:35 PM

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V25V · 12 December 2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg75

The Panda-Arabic. I cannot read any of the darker dials without some effort.

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What Duc?

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Greg75 · 12 December 2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

is that a rolex strap? i’ve got to pick up that one!

Had the strap custom made by ABP. Looks amazing and great quality. Drawbacks: a bit of a wait and not cheap. Worth it, though.

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Roger Lococco · 12 December 2018, 02:29 PM

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SL BRABUS · 12 December 2018, 02:29 PM

For me is this.....^^^...... Example of really low lighting & in bright lightning....

Hope this help....

Greg75 · 12 December 2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by V25V

What Duc?

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Actually, that one belonged to a friend. Can’t remember which model. I have a ‘90 851 and a ‘95 900 SS. The 851 is my forever favorite.

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SS Oyster · 12 December 2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Thanks - but for legibility I recommend this one.

Great for telling time and date (cyclops)

Best for telling time is DSSD or IWC Big Pilot

However, I'm asking if there is a Daytona dial I could live with ... not convinced I'd be owning for anything other than jewelry aspect.

sensui · 12 December 2018, 03:04 PM

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psv · 12 December 2018, 03:07 PM

None of the modern ones are readable IMO. I have tried to love this model, having owned a 116520 black, 116520 white and a 116500 white. Beautiful watches. Very comfortable. Just rather hard to tell time, and even harder to use the chronograph. All gone, Daytona just isn't for me.

AEC · 12 December 2018, 03:56 PM

I also plan to have a Daytona next, and I also have felt a bit of concern about legibility. My plan is some Daytona configured with a white dial and yellow or rose gold hands. I find those to be beautiful and reasonably legible.

When I need a highly legible chronograph, this one will be called to duty

Recaro18 · 12 December 2018, 04:01 PM

This one is pretty easy to read...

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12 December 2018, 04:01 PM	#48
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12 December 2018, 12:34 PM	#35
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	The Panda-Arabic. I cannot read any of the darker dials without some effort. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2018, 01:26 PM	#36
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	I don't know whether contrast would be an issue for me as much as size. I really want to love that watch but I can't seem to do it. Tried on a gold one again tonight and it just doesn't do it for me at all. If it was 41 or 42 mm and had a date, I'd be way in. The problem may also be your current collection. Everything you have is extremely legible. Might be difficult to switch. When I went from my BLNR to my DD40 for every day, there was a decent adjustment period.

12 December 2018, 01:35 PM	#38
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12 December 2018, 03:07 PM	#46
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	None of the modern ones are readable IMO. I have tried to love this model, having owned a 116520 black, 116520 white and a 116500 white. Beautiful watches. Very comfortable. Just rather hard to tell time, and even harder to use the chronograph. All gone, Daytona just isn't for me.

12 December 2018, 03:56 PM	#47
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,246	I also plan to have a Daytona next, and I also have felt a bit of concern about legibility. My plan is some Daytona configured with a white dial and yellow or rose gold hands. I find those to be beautiful and reasonably legible. When I need a highly legible chronograph, this one will be called to duty

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