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Old 15 December 2021, 05:10 AM   #1
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Favorite Rolex Dial?

I’ve owned a lot of watches, but think I’ve found my two favorite Rolex dials.

- YG Daytona Panda (Oysterflex). The sunburst is fantastic. 116518LN

- Deepsea DeepBlue (Cameron) 126660




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Old 15 December 2021, 05:13 AM   #2
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I don’t own these but the WG Oysterflex Daytona and the Blue Sky Dweller. SUPERB dials.
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Old 15 December 2021, 05:16 AM   #3
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OP34 olive dial.

Zblue Milgauss with green crystal.
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Old 15 December 2021, 06:24 AM   #4
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Two stunners.
I would put the Submariner “Bluesy” dial in the conversation.
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Old 15 December 2021, 06:28 AM   #5
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Old 15 December 2021, 06:35 AM   #6
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I think this is my favorite dial overall.
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Old 15 December 2021, 06:38 AM   #7
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The Dblue is by far my favourite dial

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Old 15 December 2021, 07:34 AM   #8
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In awe on a daily basis. :)
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Old 15 December 2021, 07:49 AM   #9
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I love YG Daytona green dial the most.
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Old 15 December 2021, 08:08 AM   #10
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I love YG Daytona green dial the most.

Yeah - love that! Came close to getting one, instead of the panda Oysterflex


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Old 15 December 2021, 08:15 AM   #11
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These two.



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Old 15 December 2021, 08:16 AM   #12
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Diz
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Old 15 December 2021, 08:19 AM   #13
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You cannot ignore the coolness of vintage Day Date Diamond Stella dials… I only wish I had one (or 2)…

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Old 15 December 2021, 09:03 AM   #14
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You cannot ignore the coolness of vintage Day Date Diamond Stella dials… I only wish I had one (or 2)…

have to agree, these look awesome! Especially the tangerine
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Old 15 December 2021, 09:16 AM   #15
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Yesterday I had a chance to try on a BLRO Meteorite and there is no way pictures do that thing justice. Truly next level! I’m sure the Daytona Meteorite is equally stunning…
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Old 15 December 2021, 11:22 AM   #16
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The Hulk is an absolute chameleon. It goes from totally black to a very green gold sunburst.
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Old 15 December 2021, 12:13 PM   #17
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I'd say for me, the JC DSSD and any blue sunburst dial.
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Old 15 December 2021, 12:14 PM   #18
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For me, must be the Glacier Blue.
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Old 15 December 2021, 12:34 PM   #19
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Agree on the 126660. Just bought that as my first Rolex.

I also like the blue submariner dials and I’m beginning to be intrigued by the Hulk


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Old 15 December 2021, 12:43 PM   #20
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Old 15 December 2021, 12:53 PM   #21
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For me, must be the Glacier Blue.

Totally


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Old 15 December 2021, 01:54 PM   #22
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White 116500
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Old 15 December 2021, 01:59 PM   #23
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No picture but the new 36 DJ fluted dial is a winner
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Old 15 December 2021, 02:01 PM   #24
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Old 15 December 2021, 02:05 PM   #25
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I vote the Hulk, and it's not even a close question in my opinion.
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Old 15 December 2021, 02:10 PM   #26
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meteorite and olive dial for me

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Old 15 December 2021, 02:14 PM   #27
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#1 dial for me is the discontinued White Oyster Perpetual (OP39, OP36, OP34, ref. 114300 116000 and 114200 respectively).

It has a certain unique, granular composition conferring an "egg-shell texture" at a microscopic level, difficult to directly perceive at a casual glance, but gives it a spectacular character completely different from any other white dial (especially the bland/stark white of an explorer 2, or DJ, etc). It catches and shifts the light, changing from an almost-silver, to a white, to egg-shell off-white... at times nearly metallic in its quality, at other times nearly matte and paper-like. It's truly incredible. I find this not only dynamic, but also harmonic, as it blends perfectly with the 904 steel bracelet, offering a great backdrop to the lume-filled white-gold hour markers and handset.

#2: Wimbledon dial. Sunburst slate dial (previously termed rhodium) is stunning and looks incredible with the lacquered roman numerals. I think any permutation of the Wimbledon is gorgeous, one of Rolex's best designs.
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Old 15 December 2021, 02:28 PM   #28
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A lot of great options listed here so far but this new glacier blue Roman dial takes the cake for me. I’ll admit I’m biased but for good reason.
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Old 15 December 2021, 02:38 PM   #29
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Old 15 December 2021, 03:05 PM   #30
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Yacht-Master with stealth lume dial:



I’m also a fan of the silver serti dial:

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