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ra77man · 1 May 2018, 03:21 AM

The title says it all - give reasons for your choice.

travisb · 1 May 2018, 03:24 AM

White. I like the bright white contrast and panda subdials.

Roger Lococco · 1 May 2018, 03:26 AM

I prefer the white dial. In my view it pops more, is more legible, and is more unique.

That said, I’d absolutely love a black dial Daytona as well and have been actively looking for one.

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MonsterSS · 1 May 2018, 03:26 AM

white - just like the color better

Kevan · 1 May 2018, 03:28 AM

White, I even said if a black came in first, someone else could have it! Lucky for me!

liuk3 · 1 May 2018, 03:29 AM

White. I think white pops out better with the contrast. I also think that I need to branch out from black dialed watches in my collection.

TimeToWatch · 1 May 2018, 03:29 AM

At retail, Black. At secondhand prices, neither... I’d get the WG on oysterflex.

mulgogy · 1 May 2018, 03:38 AM

White dial is perfect IMO.

beshannon · 1 May 2018, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ra77man

The title says it all - give reasons for your choice.

White dial as I found the black to be unreadable.

air_king · 1 May 2018, 03:43 AM

White dial for me. I’m next in line at my AD and if the black dial version shows up first I’m probably going to pass. Having said that I will have to see it in the metal first because they both are stunning.

evlkoala · 1 May 2018, 03:44 AM

White dial for me.

floraneg · 1 May 2018, 03:45 AM

I was never a big fan of the sport models and just recently picked up my first (116519LN). If I had to choose from those two models, I would go with the white just for the color contrast.

T01 · 1 May 2018, 03:46 AM

I have both, I prefer the white but the black is no slouch by any means.

j-watch · 1 May 2018, 04:02 AM

I choose Black (had my choice) as I simply prefer black dial watches on sport watches. The white sure is a looker though!

ink3027 · 1 May 2018, 04:03 AM

Black. Originally I wanted the white, but once I saw the black in person it sealed the deal. The black is a real stunner on the wrist.

Navarino · 1 May 2018, 04:10 AM

White. Like many here, I prefer the stark contrast on that model.

DylanFox · 1 May 2018, 04:11 AM

I'm on a list for the white ceramic and received a call from my AD over the weekend asking me if I would consider the black? I said, umm why? sourcing it is a lot more feasible is what he said. I said I'm not sure I want to settle on the black as the white is my crown jewel. Now he's got me thinking though...

morimotom · 1 May 2018, 04:14 AM

White, legibility.

galtinuk · 1 May 2018, 04:14 AM

Both great.

Black has an awesome more monochromatic design. Black and silver only.

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Roger Lococco · 1 May 2018, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DylanFox

I'm on a list for the white ceramic and received a call from my AD over the weekend asking me if I would consider the black? I said, umm why? sourcing it is a lot more feasible is what he said. I said I'm not sure I want to settle on the black as the white is my crown jewel. Now he's got me thinking though...

I’ve heard this from several ADs. Is the reason that Rolex is producing more black Daytonas?

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Masteryacht · 1 May 2018, 04:17 AM

I have the black and on the list for a white one. I like the black better.

Rashid.bk · 1 May 2018, 04:21 AM

White, The only white dial watch I like so easy choice. Many other color dials on other watches to choose from.
Pretty sure a poll for this already exist.

chad362wiley · 1 May 2018, 04:22 AM

Had black, sold it after a few days as I couldnt read it. Go white.

JRAH · 1 May 2018, 04:25 AM

I prefer black, it's a real stunner!

HL65 · 1 May 2018, 04:25 AM

Own both and prefer black. The black is such a cool look and hard to beat for me. It’s probably my favorite Rolex! Also I’ve owned many black Daytona’s over the years as well as white ones and have never had an issue with legibility.

Simon_e · 1 May 2018, 04:27 AM

White. It looks cooler and more classy. The white just pops.

EdwardC · 1 May 2018, 04:28 AM

White. The panda dial is really special

galtinuk · 1 May 2018, 04:29 AM

But it is not a panda dial...

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kauffee · 1 May 2018, 04:31 AM

I slightly prefer white but I've never seen the black in person so I'm not completely informed.

I've seen pics of people doing Oysterflex mods on the D500 and I think the black dial looks better when it's on Oysterflex.

oldman2005 · 1 May 2018, 04:32 AM

I got a white one. The black is nice too as I tried it on too, with all back bezel and dial, it gives an illusion that the black is smaller than the white. So it's up to your taste. Can't lose basically

1 May 2018, 03:21 AM	#1
ra77man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lala land Posts: 248	Ceramic Daytona 116500 black vs white - which would you choose and why? The title says it all - give reasons for your choice.

1 May 2018, 03:26 AM	#3
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,867	I prefer the white dial. In my view it pops more, is more legible, and is more unique. That said, I’d absolutely love a black dial Daytona as well and have been actively looking for one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

1 May 2018, 03:29 AM	#6
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	White. I think white pops out better with the contrast. I also think that I need to branch out from black dialed watches in my collection. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

1 May 2018, 04:22 AM	#23
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	Had black, sold it after a few days as I couldnt read it. Go white. __________________ 116506

1 May 2018, 04:25 AM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,487	Own both and prefer black. The black is such a cool look and hard to beat for me. It’s probably my favorite Rolex! Also I’ve owned many black Daytona’s over the years as well as white ones and have never had an issue with legibility. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 May 2018, 03:24 AM	#2
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,425	White. I like the bright white contrast and panda subdials.

1 May 2018, 03:26 AM	#4
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,191	white - just like the color better

1 May 2018, 03:28 AM	#5
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	White, I even said if a black came in first, someone else could have it! Lucky for me!

1 May 2018, 03:29 AM	#7
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	At retail, Black. At secondhand prices, neither... I’d get the WG on oysterflex.

1 May 2018, 03:38 AM	#8
mulgogy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New England Watch: Rollies Posts: 224	White dial is perfect IMO.

1 May 2018, 03:43 AM	#10
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	White dial for me. I’m next in line at my AD and if the black dial version shows up first I’m probably going to pass. Having said that I will have to see it in the metal first because they both are stunning.

1 May 2018, 03:44 AM	#11
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	White dial for me.

1 May 2018, 03:45 AM	#12
floraneg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	I was never a big fan of the sport models and just recently picked up my first (116519LN). If I had to choose from those two models, I would go with the white just for the color contrast.

1 May 2018, 03:46 AM	#13
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	I have both, I prefer the white but the black is no slouch by any means.

1 May 2018, 04:02 AM	#14
j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	I choose Black (had my choice) as I simply prefer black dial watches on sport watches. The white sure is a looker though!

1 May 2018, 04:03 AM	#15
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 715	Black. Originally I wanted the white, but once I saw the black in person it sealed the deal. The black is a real stunner on the wrist.

1 May 2018, 04:10 AM	#16
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	White. Like many here, I prefer the stark contrast on that model.

1 May 2018, 04:11 AM	#17
DylanFox Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 244	I'm on a list for the white ceramic and received a call from my AD over the weekend asking me if I would consider the black? I said, umm why? sourcing it is a lot more feasible is what he said. I said I'm not sure I want to settle on the black as the white is my crown jewel. Now he's got me thinking though...

1 May 2018, 04:14 AM	#18
morimotom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: SD43 Posts: 312	White, legibility.

1 May 2018, 04:14 AM	#19
galtinuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 215	Both great. Black has an awesome more monochromatic design. Black and silver only. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

1 May 2018, 04:17 AM	#21
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 975	I have the black and on the list for a white one. I like the black better.

1 May 2018, 04:21 AM	#22
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	White, The only white dial watch I like so easy choice. Many other color dials on other watches to choose from. Pretty sure a poll for this already exist.

1 May 2018, 04:25 AM	#24
JRAH "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 211	I prefer black, it's a real stunner!

1 May 2018, 04:27 AM	#26
Simon_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berkshire,England Posts: 362	White. It looks cooler and more classy. The white just pops. __________________ Life is too short to wear anything but a Rolex.

1 May 2018, 04:28 AM	#27
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,549	White. The panda dial is really special

1 May 2018, 04:29 AM	#28
galtinuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 215	But it is not a panda dial... Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

1 May 2018, 04:31 AM	#29
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	I slightly prefer white but I've never seen the black in person so I'm not completely informed. I've seen pics of people doing Oysterflex mods on the D500 and I think the black dial looks better when it's on Oysterflex.

1 May 2018, 04:32 AM	#30
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I got a white one. The black is nice too as I tried it on too, with all back bezel and dial, it gives an illusion that the black is smaller than the white. So it's up to your taste. Can't lose basically

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