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After literally years....., one link carefully removed by me rather than the dealer and on it goes.
You guys and gals know the kind of story it takes to get here so I won't bore you with that. It was worth it. Peeling off the stickers is like underdressing your new partner for the first time.
It's stunning, both understated and yet dressy at the same time. More subdued than the white dial version I prefer the silver and sunburst subdials that match the steel colour (I think white here would be 'too far'. I remember that Amanico made the exact opposite observation preferring the white dial and commenting that the black dial might be better with white subdial rings.) The legibility is way above expectations and better than my 2998-6 (same combo of steel hands on black dial where certain lighting made the hands disappear) but anti reflective coating is completely absent.
More details as things develop. Timing results etc.
Velociphile
Incoming: 116500LN Black Dial Daytona
After literally years....., one link carefully removed by me rather than the dealer and on it goes.
You guys and gals know the kind of story it takes to get here so I won't bore you with that. It was worth it. Peeling off the stickers is like underdressing your new partner for the first time.
It's stunning, both understated and yet dressy at the same time. More subdued than the white dial version I prefer the silver and sunburst subdials that match the steel colour (I think white here would be 'too far'. I remember that Amanico made the exact opposite observation preferring the white dial and commenting that the black dial might be better with white subdial rings.) The legibility is way above expectations and better than my 2998-6 (same combo of steel hands on black dial where certain lighting made the hands disappear) but anti reflective coating is completely absent.
More details as things develop. Timing results etc.
Velociphile
I can assure you, yes it is! :) It must be my camera giving the unmistakeable 'Leica' look
X~D
Congratulations & mine says hello :)) Iam not sure about it as I originally wanted a white dial ..
Yes so I can exchange or sell when I get the desired panda dial ...
Few without stickers)
)Congratulations!
I cannot imagine one could do wrong with either dial color on this steel Daytona. I do like the black more, a natural preference to black dials.
Tim Tim Tim... BRAVO!
Black or white, it is nothing else than a matter of personal preference. Which matters is that you have a TOP cool Rolex, Chronograph and Watch.
It is all of that.
My friend, huge congratulations. I dream of the day I will initiate the same post than yours... In white.
All the best, and needless to say, enjoy!
Nicolas
It is all of that.
My friend, huge congratulations. I dream of the day I will initiate the same post than yours... In white.
All the best, and needless to say, enjoy!
Nicolas
Looks perfect on your wrist
I got the same December last year and am still waiting patiently for the white dial as well. I like both.
I got the white dial version back in November because I liked it better at that time.
Now, I tend to prefer the black dial version. I think it’s cooler and better balanced. This sucks. Huge congrats on yours, and I’m absolutely sure that you will enjoy it a lot. Best, Volker
Hello Volker
But yours looks like it is developing a cream patina on the dial
Cheers!
René
Cheers!
René
First timing results are in.... it's no Tudor lol!
Average of 5 positions (no 12H or Vertical Droit VD): 1.38s/d (so inside +/- 2s/d)*
Max dev across all pos: 5.7 s/d*
Shows how far things have come. This used to be an amazing result; and still is for old tech, but I think 4130 is starting to show its age.
Velociphile
*For comparison my new Pelagos ran 1.94s/d at 1.6s/d across all pos.
Max dev across all pos: 5.7 s/d*
Shows how far things have come. This used to be an amazing result; and still is for old tech, but I think 4130 is starting to show its age.
Velociphile
*For comparison my new Pelagos ran 1.94s/d at 1.6s/d across all pos.
LOL! Good one, my friend. The Tudor in house movement is excellent. [nt]
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A winner for sure, whether black or white, huge congratulations.🍾🎊 [nt]
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