Help me decide! Rolex datejust 26mm

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#1
Hi!

I wish I asked this sooner and now I am down to the last hour before I can no longer return. I wanted to get everyone’s opinion on this since I am on the fence between these two.

I recently purchased my first Rolex (yay!) as a birthday gift to myself (40!!) and originally, I always thought that I’d want one with a white or light dial with the diamond markers. I saw this beautiful blue vignette one and instantly fell in love. It made me pull out the CC in seconds. However, I keep second guessing myself because I feel like I should have gone with something ‘safe’ such as the one with the white/silver dial. I definitely love the diamond markers and feel that it stands out more with the blue and something with the blue makes it pop but then…the lighter dial is simple and classic. I’ve never seen it in real life and only in photos and it’s gorgeous but then I’m not sure if the diamonds blend in with the light dial. And if it does, then I was looking at the one with the Roman numerals. My hubby votes for blue since it isn’t one that you see everyday and my sister says the blue stands out more.

I know I could always save up and get the other combo later but as my first big girl watch purchase, I want something that I can wear everyday. And who knows when I’ll be able to get another one - I have 3 kids to feed first lol.

I’d appreciate anyone’s honest opinion To help me decide. I have until Tuesday to return.

Thank you all in advance!

Photos attached of the blue one I currently have and the other two that I’m looking at.

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Of the 3, I prefer the blue dial. The 2-tone on the blue dial is not as pronounced as on the white dials, but you still get the effect. On the white dial, the gold frame overwhelms the diamond markers, whereas they seem to enhance on the blue dial. In general, I find the font width too wide on the Roman Numerals for this size.
 
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First off--blue is not a fave color of mine ... but it works on your watch, the markers stand out and reading the time will be quick & easy. And the diamonds sparkle.

I have a 36 pyramid face, a little bit ivory colored, not pure white, with roman numerals and the ability to quick glance at my wrist for the time was my number one requirement (it is a timepiece). Your blue fits that bill, imo. Plus it is different--keep the blue!
 
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If you love the blue, keep it. This is as busy a look as it gets, with diamonds plus fluted plus two-toned Jubilee on the smallest Datejust. That's fine, it's why there are choices out there. If so, your blue dial combo achieves your vibe. The cleanest one is the one with Romans, but I'm sensing it's more of a "I should like it" vs. actual preference.
 
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Keep the blue! I agree white dial two tone looks dated more than classic. I got gifted my first rolex this year (also for my 40th!) and it's the mint green dial. I love it more than I ever thought I would. Stick with the color :)
 
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