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Daniel23456
17 November 2023, 12:07 AM
Fellas,
Most of the dials available from Rolex are black for the professional models.
Which one would you choose if all of them would be available with both black and white dials?
Calatrava r
17 November 2023, 12:12 AM
I prefer white dials. My dream watch, which is not currently available, is a 36mm DJ, white stick dial, fluted bezel with Jubilee.
lcs77
17 November 2023, 12:22 AM
Black for sure
samson66
17 November 2023, 12:23 AM
Definitely black. You can NEVER go wrong with a black dial in any situation.
Rollei35
17 November 2023, 12:44 AM
small dial like 36mm I go with silver or white, make it looks bigger.
big dial like 40mm I go with darker color, like black or blue, make it looks smaller.
ppierce
17 November 2023, 12:46 AM
blue
padi56
17 November 2023, 12:48 AM
Fellas,
Most of the dials available from Rolex are black for the professional models.
Which one would you choose if all of them would be available with both black and white dials?
The colour dial I wanted to own and wear and the so called professional models are made in other colours than black or white.
jswing
17 November 2023, 12:49 AM
I prefer white dials. My dream watch, which is not currently available, is a 36mm DJ, white stick dial, fluted bezel with Jubilee.
That would be an instant buy for me. Well, as instant a buy as one can make with Rolex.
In general though, I guess I prefer black since I have multiple black dials and currently zero white dials.
Driver8
17 November 2023, 12:56 AM
Black. Almost all my watches have black dials (with a couple of exceptions). Boring? Maybe. But black is how I like 'em!
Kiloxray
17 November 2023, 01:02 AM
Since a meteorite GMT is out of my reach, I went with an Opaline Tudor GMT.
My other watch is a basic Air King - black dial obviously.
My next watch…. Azzuro blue DJ41 ha
Smobews
17 November 2023, 02:11 AM
I really want to like the white dials, but I can not. The watch seems washed out with no contrast to the SS case. The only exception for me is the white face Daytona in SS. The black sub dials and the black ceramic bezel looks balanced with the white face.
Roger Lococco
17 November 2023, 02:14 AM
The colour dial I wanted to own and wear and the so called professional models are made in other colours than black or white.
Intriguing. What colors?
For me, I absolutely love blue dialed watches. I like white dials somewhat better than black dials. Green dials on some watches are nice too.
4 Aussies
17 November 2023, 02:48 AM
Both belong in a collection!! :thumbsup:
travisb
17 November 2023, 02:57 AM
Black for the most part but I do enjoy many others including white, blue, green etc.
Rolexken
17 November 2023, 03:51 AM
Dark dial for me so black for this thread. This is because it is much easier to read the time with my 65yo eyes.
worldofoyster
17 November 2023, 03:55 AM
black is timeless
piratfisk
17 November 2023, 04:12 AM
Between white & black, I'd lean towards black, as it is more legible & versatile. I do love the 5-digit polar Explorer II (casually looking for one with the 3186 movement), though. The only white-dialed watch I own is a SARB035 on a leather strap. It's a "dressier" watch, but I wear it maybe 4x/year.
Michael1968
17 November 2023, 04:13 AM
Black
ltmgeller
17 November 2023, 04:24 AM
I love white dials. I have them on my YM1 and YMII, Daydate, TOG, and explorer.
m3tek44
17 November 2023, 04:26 AM
Black or blue. Have hard time reading white dial.
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carwashchris
17 November 2023, 04:29 AM
That would be an instant buy for me. Well, as instant a buy as one can make with Rolex.
In general though, I guess I prefer black since I have multiple black dials and currently zero white dials.100 % agree
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georgew
17 November 2023, 04:33 AM
for me it depends mostly on the watch. I prefer the white dial on the daytona (both my 116520 and 116523 have white). Wife's DJ looks better in white (again, for both of us - her preference). I had a "whitish" (ok light silver) dial YM that I sold - for the 116622 blue dial. But other sports watches are better in black (sub, GMT, explorer). again, personal preferences.
Stan Cooper
17 November 2023, 04:36 AM
I have both black and white dials, but find black dials are easier to read for me. The contrast between white indices and hands, and black dials makes seeing the time at a glance easier than the poor contrast between lighter colored hands and white dials.
Same model Accutrons, one with a black dial and the other with a white dial.
Which is easier for you to read?
INC
17 November 2023, 05:10 AM
Which one would you choose if all of them would be available with both black and white dials?
For MSPR? Both or Any. :smokin:
TNT009
17 November 2023, 07:10 AM
Black!
Krash
17 November 2023, 08:22 AM
Yeah, I agree with others. Definitely black. But having at least one white or light color dial watch isnt a bad idea.
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996marty
17 November 2023, 08:34 AM
It would be black for me
RRGHOST1
17 November 2023, 08:46 AM
White dials for me !
BraveBold
17 November 2023, 08:49 AM
Black dials. More versatile overall.
TickTockChuck
17 November 2023, 11:52 AM
Prefer black or blue dials on professional watches. Just look better imho. Cheers!
puma1552
17 November 2023, 12:13 PM
Gotta be able to afford both so choosing isn't necessary! (Granted we're talking silver and not white but whatever)
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Big Tex Rolex
17 November 2023, 03:27 PM
Im drawn to Black Dial watches, but I like White Dial watches too.
subtona
17 November 2023, 03:54 PM
Black is preferred on paper but my collection has more white dials.
logo
17 November 2023, 04:47 PM
I like the idea of white, but most modern Rolex white dials are more porcelain than I’d like. Aged or textured white is what I like. But black looks good no matter the dial type.
1William
17 November 2023, 10:36 PM
I find black dials more to my overall liking but white dials are more unique.
brandrea
17 November 2023, 10:51 PM
I prefer black dials.
Its worth noting that there are a wide variety of black dials, from gloss (piano) to matte and in between.
I particularly like this speedmaster dial, as it can look matte or gloss depending on the light.:cheers:
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Agamemnon
17 November 2023, 10:55 PM
Black
mquarter
17 November 2023, 11:04 PM
I like white dials. They're so sharp, crisp, legible in person. I own 2 white dial Rolex and am also taken by others I don't own but have seen in the flesh like white dial DJ and Sky D.
PenDelicate
17 November 2023, 11:15 PM
Black.
Jackie Daytona
17 November 2023, 11:19 PM
Couldnt choose. I love both in the right environment.
enjoythemusic
17 November 2023, 11:21 PM
Depends on the tool timepiece needed for the task at hand, and perhaps lighting conditions.
Edgeworth
17 November 2023, 11:56 PM
I love both white and black glossy lacquer dials. For a Sunray dial I prefer another color like blue or silver.
jackminny15
18 November 2023, 12:01 AM
For instant legibility there is nothing better than a black dial (perhaps maybe a dark blue) because of contrast with the hands.
That said, white is gorgeous, timeless, and classic. I love my white dial DJ.
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KatGirl
18 November 2023, 12:39 AM
Fellas,
Most of the dials available from Rolex are black for the professional models.
Which one would you choose if all of them would be available with both black and white dials?
Not a fella, but I like both, including other color dials, as well. I do own more darker dials, than light dials, though. [emoji4]
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Jackie Daytona
18 November 2023, 01:16 AM
For instant legibility there is nothing better than a black dial (perhaps maybe a dark blue) because of contrast with the hands.
That said, white is gorgeous, timeless, and classic. I love my white dial DJ.
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I have this exact same configuration and couldnt agree more. Fantastic watch IMO
stickbenz
18 November 2023, 02:55 AM
You can't go wrong with black, would go with black all day.
JTL31
18 November 2023, 03:03 AM
Couldnt choose. I love both in the right environment.
This! And not a fella either [emoji6][emoji1787]
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Moving Chicane
18 November 2023, 03:07 AM
Black is preferred on paper but my collection has more white dials.
Ha!
I prefer white dials as they are so high-viz, but ends up every watch I own (Rolex and others) has a black face.... go figure. LOL!
JasoninDenver
18 November 2023, 03:11 AM
Love both but only if a white dial has extreme contrasting hands.
alphadweller
18 November 2023, 03:58 AM
Black > White in sports watches (in general).
White > Black in dressy sports and proper dress pieces.
TBC123
18 November 2023, 04:54 AM
Black as more legible
subtona
18 November 2023, 05:01 AM
I prefer black dials.
Its worth noting that there are a wide variety of black dials, from gloss (piano) to matte and in between.
I particularly like this speedmaster dial, as it can look matte or gloss depending on the light.:cheers:
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Good point. Nice pics:cheers:
brandrea
18 November 2023, 05:02 AM
Good point. Nice pics:cheers:
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JJGreen
18 November 2023, 05:02 AM
I'm going to say white, but really both. I prefer a variety in a collection.
Blansky
18 November 2023, 05:53 AM
It always depends on the watch.
Some of my watches are black and some are white and a few are other colors.
I will say that I think black or white/silver are better choices than some of the other colors available if you only have one watch. If you have a bunch of watches then variety of color is a nice change.
alex.cicollo
19 November 2023, 04:23 AM
Variety is the spice of life [emoji3060]
Beto737
19 November 2023, 05:01 AM
Darker dials for my pieces that put in the hours of real work.
If I’m traveling, I find darker dials to be easier to read at a glance.
Rolex1982
19 November 2023, 05:02 AM
Meteorite!!
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