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LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 02:01 AM

I have almost decided on what Rolex to get: 31mm Datejust Two Tone Yellow Gold with Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet Fluted Bezel and Champagne Dial.

I am still undecided on which markers to get though. Either:

Gold Roman Numeral markers on champagne dial

or

White Stick markers on champagne dial

Please vote and also post your opinions on which one you think looks better!

padi56 · 13 June 2013, 02:04 AM

Myself a fan of Romans but not with that colour dial much prefer a white dial with anything with yellow gold.

Daytona-Dan · 13 June 2013, 02:20 AM

I'm with Peter on this. The Champagne dial doesn't have enough contrast from the gold bezel and markers. If I had to choose from the two it would be the stick markers.

cop414 · 13 June 2013, 02:32 AM

I love the Roman numerals but with that color dial they seem to blend in too much.

Solo118 · 13 June 2013, 02:39 AM

If you must have this dial color, I prefer roman
However the benefits of "sticks" you get lume and I think roulette date wheel

kcmo · 13 June 2013, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I love the Roman numerals but with that color dial they seem to blend in too much.

Agree

chicfarmer1 · 13 June 2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

agree

x3

petenyc · 13 June 2013, 02:46 AM

white stick

Casey VP-26 · 13 June 2013, 02:58 AM

I believe the champagne dial looks much better in real life.

My president is champagne with gold stick markers, I really like the look.

I voted for the champagne dial with gold roman numerals.

Good Luck. (I know you will make the right decision).

SearChart · 13 June 2013, 02:59 AM

I'm not a fan of champagne dials.
If I had to choose it would be the stick markers.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I love the Roman numerals but with that color dial they seem to blend in too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

x3

What dial/markers do you all think would look good with the two tone Datejust?

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey VP-26

I believe the champagne dial looks much better in real life.

My president is champagne with gold stick markers, I really like the look.

I voted for the champagne dial with gold roman numerals.

Good Luck. (I know you will make the right decision).

Thank you for the encouragement, Casey. I know a lot of people are not huge fans of the champagne dial but I like the look of it, as well.

Chris B · 13 June 2013, 03:23 AM

White with Romans is stunning

JohnBoy · 13 June 2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

White with Romans is stunning

Exactly!

kcmo · 13 June 2013, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockandKey

What dial/markers do you all think would look good with the two tone Datejust?

On TT with YG, I'd say white with romans....or white with diamond markers. If you were considering a TT with RG, I'd say a rose dial with romans or diamond markers.

handsfull · 13 June 2013, 04:15 AM

Depends on what you want IMO...

Functionality = white stick

Better looking = gold roman

It helps that the dial is 31mm versus 27mm, but legibility could be a factor depending on the vision (age) of the wearer.

FWIW: My wife wears a 178274 white dial w/roman...oyster bracelet.

alubin · 13 June 2013, 04:24 AM

white with roman's for sure.

postalworker · 13 June 2013, 06:16 AM

White Stick markers on champagne dial

luvsub · 13 June 2013, 06:20 AM

many gold color on the dial, the white stick will give some contrast.

floater156 · 13 June 2013, 06:58 AM

Honestly, I think the TT jubilee bracelet is outdated looking. I prefer 36mm on women. I prefer the look of an AirKing or ExpI on my wife, but she is under 30 and fashionable.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

On TT with YG, I'd say white with romans....or white with diamond markers. If you were considering a TT with RG, I'd say a rose dial with romans or diamond markers.

Thanks for your input, Karis! I am looking forward to seeing the dials in person, hopefully within the next month or two

FeelingTheBlues · 13 June 2013, 08:47 AM

Stock pictures aren't the best to really judge a watch if you ask me, it's better to have pictures of the actual models. After a quick research I must say I kind of prefer the roman numerals on this model myself.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

Depends on what you want IMO...

Functionality = white stick

Better looking = gold roman

It helps that the dial is 31mm versus 27mm, but legibility could be a factor depending on the vision (age) of the wearer.

FWIW: My wife wears a 178274 white dial w/roman...oyster bracelet.

I am young so legibility is not a concern right now, but I plan on keeping this Rolex long term so legibility may be a concern in the future. Right now, I am more concerned with how it looks. I find both the gold Romans and white sticks visually appealing, but am still conflicted.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Stock pictures aren't the best to really judge a watch if you ask me, it's better to have pictures of the actual models. After a quick research I must say I kind of prefer the roman numerals on this model myself.

I researched actual photos of the watches, but did not want to post those images since I did not take them myself. But I agree that these stock images aren't the best references. Thanks for your input and for taking the time to research them

kngzfrd · 13 June 2013, 09:10 AM

IMO the Roman numerals... I might get flamed if I put my opinion of lume for non sport models...

At the end do the day she will be happy with either one I am sure

kcmo · 13 June 2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LockandKey

Thanks for your input, Karis! I am looking forward to seeing the dials in person, hopefully within the next month or two

Keep us posted, Em!

jolimont · 13 June 2013, 02:39 PM

romans

Rickk · 13 June 2013, 05:08 PM

I was set on white romans when I was researching my DJ but when I went to the AD it did not look as nice for some reason. The instant I saw the Champagne with romans I knew I had found my watch. I know you are trying to decide between champagne sticks or romans and they are both nice, however, the romans just looked so classy!

I have had my watch for over a year now and have looked at every dial combination on this forum. I am still very satisfied with my choice and have no regrets. I plan to wear this watch for the rest of my life. As you can see, I think the TT/DJ with fluted jubilee is the most beautiful watch Rolex makes.

Good luck with your choice. Here is a pic of my watch the day I got it with the plastic and bezel protector still on it.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself a fan of Romans but not with that colour dial much prefer a white dial with anything with yellow gold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

I'm with Peter on this. The Champagne dial doesn't have enough contrast from the gold bezel and markers. If I had to choose from the two it would be the stick markers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I love the Roman numerals but with that color dial they seem to blend in too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

If you must have this dial color, I prefer roman
However the benefits of "sticks" you get lume and I think roulette date wheel

Thanks for all of your feedback. I am looking forward to seeing the champagne dial in person to see if there is enough contrast.

LockandKey · 13 June 2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by postalworker

White Stick markers on champagne dial

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvsub

many gold color on the dial, the white stick will give some contrast.

It's great to see some love for the white sticks!

13 June 2013, 02:04 AM	#2
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13 June 2013, 02:32 AM	#4
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13 June 2013, 06:58 AM	#20
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Honestly, I think the TT jubilee bracelet is outdated looking. I prefer 36mm on women. I prefer the look of an AirKing or ExpI on my wife, but she is under 30 and fashionable. __________________ Lead by example through production.

13 June 2013, 08:47 AM	#22
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Stock pictures aren't the best to really judge a watch if you ask me, it's better to have pictures of the actual models. After a quick research I must say I kind of prefer the roman numerals on this model myself. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 June 2013, 09:10 AM	#25
kngzfrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	IMO the Roman numerals... I might get flamed if I put my opinion of lume for non sport models... At the end do the day she will be happy with either one I am sure __________________ Submariner 168000. SN 9188***

View Poll Results: Two Tone Datejust Dial Options
Gold Roman Numeral markers on champagne dial	39	55.71%
White Stick markers on champagne dial	31	44.29%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

13 June 2013, 02:20 AM	#3
Daytona-Dan Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: UK Watch: 116528 Posts: 1,049	I'm with Peter on this. The Champagne dial doesn't have enough contrast from the gold bezel and markers. If I had to choose from the two it would be the stick markers.

13 June 2013, 02:39 AM	#5
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,068	If you must have this dial color, I prefer roman However the benefits of "sticks" you get lume and I think roulette date wheel

13 June 2013, 02:46 AM	#8
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	white stick

13 June 2013, 02:58 AM	#9
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,680	I believe the champagne dial looks much better in real life. My president is champagne with gold stick markers, I really like the look. I voted for the champagne dial with gold roman numerals. Good Luck. (I know you will make the right decision).

13 June 2013, 03:23 AM	#13
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	White with Romans is stunning

13 June 2013, 04:15 AM	#16
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Depends on what you want IMO... Functionality = white stick Better looking = gold roman It helps that the dial is 31mm versus 27mm, but legibility could be a factor depending on the vision (age) of the wearer. FWIW: My wife wears a 178274 white dial w/roman...oyster bracelet.

13 June 2013, 04:24 AM	#17
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	white with roman's for sure.

13 June 2013, 06:16 AM	#18
postalworker Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: 116618LN Posts: 566	White Stick markers on champagne dial

13 June 2013, 06:20 AM	#19
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,184	many gold color on the dial, the white stick will give some contrast.

13 June 2013, 02:39 PM	#27
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	romans

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