By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I put this on yesterday... and checked the accuracy just 10 minutes ago: +/- 2 seconds. Not bad for unserviced 18 months old ETA 2836-2. Will wear it today as well. How about you...what's your watch choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Same ol.... Franken-Daytona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 @Randy: you now have 2 functioning El Primero-Daytonas, eh? Or did you just make a dial swap... and the other one is still WIP? So...which one you like better? Black or white? I'm 100% sure it would be a tough choice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Well, the black dial Daytona's movement is on it's way to Ziggy for an overhaul.... So, for now, that one is down, and I'm just looking at an empty case. However, once the movement is serviced with a clean bill of health, I'll probably wear both.... Maradona style ...Okay, maybe not. Indeed it will be a hard decision every morning, but I think black may get the nod. Seems to be more versatille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I find it interesting that white is the preferred dial version on the new Daytonas. It would be interesting to see the statistics of the ratio between white and black. For my Omega Speedmaster BA it was no contest...the blue hands against white dial create enough contrast... and look gorgeous. But sometimes I feel white dial watches are too stealthy and pale. In the end of the day I'd probably choose the black Daytona as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwoodbutch Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Tissot Seastar for me tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 For my Omega Speedmaster BA it was no contest...the blue hands against white dial create enough contrast... and look gorgeous. But sometimes I feel white dial watches are too stealthy and pale. Indeed- That is one thing about the white dial Daytona that I dislike; the hands blend in too much with the dial. Sometimes, I find that I have to really get a good look at the watch to tell the time. Not that it bothers me... I could look at this dial all day long, and most times I'm not concerned about the time anyways Perhaps the new white dial 116520 Daytonas are easier to read with the fat hands? I must say... The one thing that I dislike about the gloss black Rolex dials with sapphire crystals is the way the markers reflect off the crystal, and back onto the dial and so on. Makes the dial and crystal look dirty in my opinion. The white dial really cuts down on that effect. Plus, I find that white dials are very pleasing to the eye aesthetically. I'm sure you know what I mean when you look at your Broad Arrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Indeed- That is one thing about the white dial Daytona that I dislike; the hands blend in too much with the dial. Plus, I find that white dials are very pleasing to the eye aesthetically. I'm sure you know what I mean when you look at your Broad Arrow Indeed. When you put dark hands into a white dial watch it makes a difference. Cuts down the "blending" effect. But it's still quite understated. Generally, I'm not a huge fan of white dial watches... but I guess you have to own at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwoodbutch Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Here's my gen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 White dials are great: Wednesday: Thursday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 @xwoodbutch: Actually, yours is the Broad Arrow. Mine is partly hybrid, part rep of the older no-date Speedmaster with BA hands and acrylic bulged crystal. PS: Your BA is a gorgeous watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaca22 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 (edited) ... Edited November 12, 2007 by vaca22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwoodbutch Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 @xwoodbutch: Actually, yours is the Broad Arrow. Mine is a rep of the older no-date Speedmaster with BA hands and acrylic bulged crystal. PS: Your BA is a gorgeous watch. Thank You! Sorry, my mistake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 My only white dial... Not that I have worn it since this big bugga turned up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itseme Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 here my new breitling navitimer two tone with a iwc strap because the ss bracelet arrived broken to me and i have to wait until the dealer sends a new one. But looks also good with the iwc strap,or not?? :-) Sorry for the blurry pic, but i only have my mobile cam here right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chronomat123 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 @xwoodbutch: Actually, yours is the Broad Arrow. Mine is partly hybrid, part rep of the older no-date Speedmaster with BA hands and acrylic bulged crystal. PS: Your BA is a gorgeous watch. Same here, sort of. I'm wearing the genuine but in SS, not 18k. I'd kill for the 18k. By the way, ByTor, this model with the black dial and broadarrow hands is called the "1957 Speedmaster Reissue." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmouth Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Still wearing the chronozilla. This came in on monday and although it's amazing BIG and HEAVY, it seems to be glued on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 It is VERY VERY foggy today here in Uk and I am wearing my gen as well in the CK strap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section8 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Still wearing the new LV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 My Kobold Endurance B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Destro Wednesday. Today: Tonight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Franken-16710, which is nowhere near leaving my wrist anytime soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 wearing this and working from home. blizzard conditions today here in denver..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Watch change: I received my outstanding black Omega GMT from Wackobirdkeeper today. What a fantastic watch for $95!!! Note that the crown isn't properly screwed in on the photo... it screws down just as deep as the gen. Camera phone crap photo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baltic Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I think this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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