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myk7000 · 20 July 2021, 10:19 AM

Hey guys - curious what you guys think. The Nautilus, Royal Oak, Chronometre Bleu, Blue Skydweller… These are all pieces that seem to be enjoying a huge surge in popularity and are all BLUE faced. In fact, they are outsold and way harder to find than any of the same models in other colors (white, black, etc.)

It seems like this is true with almost any watch these days, even blue Datejusts are out of stock and dress watches are showing up in blue much more than they ever were.

I’m curious to hear from folks here. In 10, 15, 20 years, do you think people will be looking at blue watches as a timeless thing? Or do you think they’ll revert to white, black (maybe silver and gold)? And blue will look less desirable and aesthetically pleasing in the future?

I love the idea of buying less watches but keeping them for LIFE, so am concerned about investing a huge amount into a blue watch to be a lifelong watch. But not sure if that’s a singular concern or if others share it.

Grapenut · 20 July 2021, 10:29 AM

People like blue. Buy what you like and you'll be good

brandrea · 20 July 2021, 10:37 AM

It's been around for a good while now and I don't see it ever going out of vogue.

Its masculine, with a flair of fun and on the right watch its just purely awesome

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THC · 20 July 2021, 10:38 AM

Miss my blue DJ41

DJ2020 · 20 July 2021, 12:33 PM

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miss my blue dj41

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Pw92676 · 20 July 2021, 10:42 AM

IMHO blue is more timeless than green and orange, both of which have had time in the spotlight lately.

na_panpun · 20 July 2021, 10:49 AM

I think the blue dial is more enjoyable than the black (my wife's comment), so I've bought a submariner bluesy instead of the black one.

bob sims · 21 July 2021, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by na_panpun

I think the blue dial is more enjoyable than the black (my wife's comment), so I've bought a submariner bluesy instead of the black one.

Now THAT was a winning choice.
Black dials SUCK.

Seddyspaghetti · 20 July 2021, 10:51 AM

Sure, i think it is

EEpro · 20 July 2021, 10:55 AM

Yeah, blue is great.

77T · 20 July 2021, 10:59 AM

Beautiful in the eyes of a blue lover - and I’m in that cohort.
But not timeless since tastes change.

Gold and Silver have been timeless but are now loved less…

dannyp · 20 July 2021, 11:25 AM

Blue has always been a pretty classic color for watch faces. It's all the green and chocolate dials I expect to age less well.

cronos · 20 July 2021, 11:55 AM

I'm going to wear this watch when I go to see The Jayhawks at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on August 12Th. Hope they play "Blue".

Benzsiam · 20 July 2021, 11:49 AM

This VC OS 4500V has a gorgeous blue dial.

EEpro · 20 July 2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

This VC OS 4500V has a gorgeous blue dial.

Favorite watch of all time. I wish they hadn't jacked up the price so much.

Benzsiam · 20 July 2021, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Favorite watch of all time. I wish they hadn't jacked up the price so much.

Yes, VC is very greedy now, when they see OS is getting more popular, they jacked up the price by 11%.

KyloRen · 21 July 2021, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

This VC OS 4500V has a gorgeous blue dial.

This is amazing

sj24k · 20 July 2021, 12:05 PM

a lot of great books and data on color theory out there, but blue is widely considered to be the most favored of all colors. despite it's connotation with "sadness" (in the english language), it's generally associated with calmness, coolness, serenity, peace, honesty, and tranquility. It's the color of the sky and the oceans. about as far from trendy as possible, has stood the test of time, multiple shades for diversity, and destined to be a favorite forever.

ltmgeller · 20 July 2021, 12:32 PM

I don't think the blue dials will ever fall out of favor.

Krash · 20 July 2021, 02:10 PM

Black, white, silver, and blue dials are classic. Gold too for very high end watches like the DayDate.

Blue dials have been popular for decades. It’s not a sudden fad.

Other colors come and go. Green for example.

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Gab27 · 20 July 2021, 02:58 PM

I think some watches with a blue dial can gain a more vintage/distinguished look faster than the identical watch with a black dial and I'm not sure why...possibly because the specific color of blue some makers use is more common in that particular era?

Ichiran · 20 July 2021, 03:10 PM

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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DoctorA · 20 July 2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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Doesn’t get any better than this!!!!

dannyp · 20 July 2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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Showoff...

That's a beautiful set you have there!

HMHM · 20 July 2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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You have to convince your AD to sell you the green dial 5711! I am not sure what else you need to do to get that, especially when you have almost all the Nautilus available.

vesnyder · 21 July 2021, 11:19 AM

I've always loved the blue face watches and am in the market for the two-tone Submariner with the blue dial. One of my favorite watches is a blue faced Tag Heuer diver that I bought about 20 years ago - still love it.

TswaneNguni · 21 July 2021, 11:48 AM

I have many blue dials,my favourite colour,but black dials are the timeless ones.
You never tire of a black dial on ss.

prnceofpersia23 · 21 July 2021, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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Always stunned by this pic of your collection of Nautilus...

ap1 · 21 July 2021, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

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Have to agree, blue is best. And

Ichiran · 21 July 2021, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Have to agree, blue is best. And

Thanks bro!

20 July 2021, 10:19 AM	#1
myk7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Watch: Ω & ✠ Posts: 263	Blue face - timeless? Hey guys - curious what you guys think. The Nautilus, Royal Oak, Chronometre Bleu, Blue Skydweller… These are all pieces that seem to be enjoying a huge surge in popularity and are all BLUE faced. In fact, they are outsold and way harder to find than any of the same models in other colors (white, black, etc.) It seems like this is true with almost any watch these days, even blue Datejusts are out of stock and dress watches are showing up in blue much more than they ever were. I’m curious to hear from folks here. In 10, 15, 20 years, do you think people will be looking at blue watches as a timeless thing? Or do you think they’ll revert to white, black (maybe silver and gold)? And blue will look less desirable and aesthetically pleasing in the future? I love the idea of buying less watches but keeping them for LIFE, so am concerned about investing a huge amount into a blue watch to be a lifelong watch. But not sure if that’s a singular concern or if others share it.

20 July 2021, 10:37 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	It's been around for a good while now and I don't see it ever going out of vogue. Its masculine, with a flair of fun and on the right watch its just purely awesome Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

20 July 2021, 10:55 AM	#10
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Yeah, blue is great. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

20 July 2021, 10:59 AM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Beautiful in the eyes of a blue lover - and I’m in that cohort. But not timeless since tastes change. Gold and Silver have been timeless but are now loved less… __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

20 July 2021, 11:49 AM	#14
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	This VC OS 4500V has a gorgeous blue dial. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

20 July 2021, 10:29 AM	#2
Grapenut 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: IAH Watch: GMT(s) & Sub Posts: 290	People like blue. Buy what you like and you'll be good

20 July 2021, 10:38 AM	#4
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Miss my blue DJ41

20 July 2021, 10:42 AM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	IMHO blue is more timeless than green and orange, both of which have had time in the spotlight lately.

20 July 2021, 10:49 AM	#7
na_panpun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Chairat P. Location: Bangkok Watch: 116613LB Posts: 32	I think the blue dial is more enjoyable than the black (my wife's comment), so I've bought a submariner bluesy instead of the black one.

20 July 2021, 10:51 AM	#9
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Sure, i think it is

20 July 2021, 11:25 AM	#12
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Blue has always been a pretty classic color for watch faces. It's all the green and chocolate dials I expect to age less well.

20 July 2021, 11:55 AM	#13
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404	I'm going to wear this watch when I go to see The Jayhawks at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on August 12Th. Hope they play "Blue".

20 July 2021, 12:05 PM	#18
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	a lot of great books and data on color theory out there, but blue is widely considered to be the most favored of all colors. despite it's connotation with "sadness" (in the english language), it's generally associated with calmness, coolness, serenity, peace, honesty, and tranquility. It's the color of the sky and the oceans. about as far from trendy as possible, has stood the test of time, multiple shades for diversity, and destined to be a favorite forever.

20 July 2021, 12:32 PM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,591	I don't think the blue dials will ever fall out of favor. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 July 2021, 02:10 PM	#20
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,270	Blue face - timeless? Black, white, silver, and blue dials are classic. Gold too for very high end watches like the DayDate. Blue dials have been popular for decades. It’s not a sudden fad. Other colors come and go. Green for example. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 July 2021, 02:58 PM	#21
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I think some watches with a blue dial can gain a more vintage/distinguished look faster than the identical watch with a black dial and I'm not sure why...possibly because the specific color of blue some makers use is more common in that particular era?

20 July 2021, 03:10 PM	#22
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	I don't know about the future but blue is my favourite dial colour on my watch.

21 July 2021, 11:19 AM	#26
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,572	I've always loved the blue face watches and am in the market for the two-tone Submariner with the blue dial. One of my favorite watches is a blue faced Tag Heuer diver that I bought about 20 years ago - still love it. Attached Images

21 July 2021, 11:48 AM	#27
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I have many blue dials,my favourite colour,but black dials are the timeless ones. You never tire of a black dial on ss.

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