New DD40 Dial Preferences?

[manoop1856]

Hi All,

What do folks think of the new DD40 dials that were released this year?
- RG Slate Ombre
- YG Green Ombre
- WG Blue Ombre

I've been after a DD40 for a little while now, but perpetually (see what I did there) stuck with picking an option that's best complements other Rolex watches in the collection (DJ41 Blue Stick Fluted/Jubilee, Choc OF Daytona, BLNR - Oyster).

Do any of the above supersede the RG Olive if I'm looking for a 'harder' to get DD and one that best complements my collection?

I was very intrigued by the Slate Ombre. However, the press pictures and photos are quite varied in appearance, and wondering whether it overlaps too much with the other dials in my Rolex collection.

I tried on the YG Green Lacquer recently but didn't really love that look either. I'm also not too interested in the MOP dials.

Thanks for the input!

[edo]

I will wait for real life pictures in good quality before any judgement... by now YG green ombre is my favorite... also love that they put deconstructed romans on 36mm models...

[Kenny G]

All 4 are amazing but I agree that you really need to see them in person.

The only overlap would be the WG with blue ombré and it is so nice your DJ would be redundant imo. If you go that route, I’d suggest just selling the DJ to partially fund the DD.

I think you should decide what gold you want first be it YG, EG, or WG.

[BriansRolex]

Originally Posted by edo

I will wait for real life pictures in good quality before any judgement... by now YG green ombre is my favorite... also love that they put deconstructed romans on 36mm models...

Lots of real life pictures/videos on IG of the new dials

[Rolexnabzy]

Originally Posted by manoop1856

Hi All,

What do folks think of the new DD40 dials that were released this year?
- RG Slate Ombre
- YG Green Ombre
- WG Blue Ombre

I've been after a DD40 for a little while now, but perpetually (see what I did there) stuck with picking an option that's best complements other Rolex watches in the collection (DJ41 Blue Stick Fluted/Jubilee, Choc OF Daytona, BLNR - Oyster).

Do any of the above supersede the RG Olive if I'm looking for a 'harder' to get DD and one that best complements my collection?

I was very intrigued by the Slate Ombre. However, the press pictures and photos are quite varied in appearance, and wondering whether it overlaps too much with the other dials in my Rolex collection.

I tried on the YG Green Lacquer recently but didn't really love that look either. I'm also not too interested in the MOP dials.

Thanks for the input!

In a very similar situation....have some nice watches in my collection including some two tone Daytona, datejust and skydweller watches but want one PM heavy hitting piece....fell in love with the green ombre dial but until now only offered in 36mm....was thrilled when both the blue and green ombre were announced with 40mm and was lucky enough to be at W&W this year...

From the pics had my heart set on WG/Blue ombre fluted....however the yellow gold/green combination for me was stunning in the 'flesh', really regal looking and my opinion switched from WG/blue to YG/Green....having said that the WG/Blue was still an absolute beauty but eyes kept wandering back to the gold/green combo....could definitely see an argument in owning both

Here are a few pics....sorry for the quality...sadly do not think incaptured the gold/green that well...

[edo]

Originally Posted by BriansRolex

Lots of real life pictures/videos on IG of the new dials

90% of them are just the new oscar ombre dial... the pics posted above are usually what is shared, didn't find any hi quality wristshots of most new dial configurations...

[GW44]

The new DD dials are just incredible. I’m definitely interested in the Everose with Slate hombre dial.

[WatchTimes]

Plat - Ice Blue Diamonds
WG - Meteorite
RG - Slate Ombre or Eisenkiesel Diamond
YG - White Romans (I'm biased as that's what I have LOL) but the Onyx with Diamonds is beautiful

These are my opinions on dials for the 40 and if I could have one of each precious metal what Id pick.

[mikea]

Platinum/Ice Blue
RG/Slate ombré

[881]

Those are good looking.

[Kiddodoc]

I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to the DD40.

WG: love the silver baguette dial or the black baguette dial
YG: I have always loved the silver baton dial and was able to get one when they came out last year. I would also love it in silver baguette dial but it does not come that way on YG
Platinum: Ice Blue with baguettes
RG: prefer the brown or sun dust dial with baguettes.

[wot]

Originally Posted by Rolexnabzy

In a very similar situation....have some nice watches in my collection including some two tone Daytona, datejust and skydweller watches but want one PM heavy hitting piece....fell in love with the green ombre dial but until now only offered in 36mm....was thrilled when both the blue and green ombre were announced with 40mm and was lucky enough to be at W&W this year...

From the pics had my heart set on WG/Blue ombre fluted....however the yellow gold/green combination for me was stunning in the 'flesh', really regal looking and my opinion switched from WG/blue to YG/Green....having said that the WG/Blue was still an absolute beauty but eyes kept wandering back to the gold/green combo....could definitely see an argument in owning both

Here are a few pics....sorry for the quality...sadly do not think incaptured the gold/green that well...

Thanks for sharing that green ombré looks great, would love to see that in person

[Easy E]

As a general rule I like romans. I just really don’t like the deconstructed vibe in any flavor.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by Easy E

As a general rule I like romans. I just really don’t like the deconstructed vibe in any flavor.

I’m completely opposite. Hate Romans. Love the deconstructed ones though!

[TimeAZ]

The 36 mm DD were the star of the show. Really fantastic additions and glad to see those options.

[honuswagner13]

They need to offer the new blue green dial on rose gold in 40mm

[Rolexnabzy]

If this is the blue/green dial, comes off rather just blue in the pics I took

[watchwatcher]

Short answer, I think it's too early to tell. While I agree all those dials are amazing, it's just a question of how the masses will react.

I do predict, though, Rolex will not flood the market with these dials. I think they'll trickle them out and see what the reaction will be before there are any substantial allocations.

[Robf52]

RG Olive for me.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

The 36 mm DD were the star of the show. Really fantastic additions and glad to see those options.

I completely agree

The DD 36 has a big glow-up this W&W


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[Kenny G]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

The 36 mm DD were the star of the show. Really fantastic additions and glad to see those options.

Originally Posted by jb335

I completely agree

The DD 36 has a big glow-up this W&W

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It’s great to see the 36’s getting some attention. The addition of the deconstructed romans on the 36 is a huge win.

[manoop1856]

This was super helpful! Thank you! Always great to check this forum because there's folks who were at Geneva to see the models. Appreciate you sharing the pictures.

Thanks to everyone else for the feedback? I'm likely going to unload my DJ as I go down this path. And i'm awaiting the opportunity to see these in the metal.

Originally Posted by Rolexnabzy

In a very similar situation....have some nice watches in my collection including some two tone Daytona, datejust and skydweller watches but want one PM heavy hitting piece....fell in love with the green ombre dial but until now only offered in 36mm....was thrilled when both the blue and green ombre were announced with 40mm and was lucky enough to be at W&W this year...

From the pics had my heart set on WG/Blue ombre fluted....however the yellow gold/green combination for me was stunning in the 'flesh', really regal looking and my opinion switched from WG/blue to YG/Green....having said that the WG/Blue was still an absolute beauty but eyes kept wandering back to the gold/green combo....could definitely see an argument in owning both

Here are a few pics....sorry for the quality...sadly do not think incaptured the gold/green that well...

[Daytonaman799]

YG green lacquer. Platinum…ice blue (my daily)

[spellmanski]

none of the new ones do it for me

[Big J]

A 228238 with the green ombré dial