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wesdaniel · 15 July 2020, 02:05 PM

I haven't seen the blue on the Fiftysix in person. How brilliant is it? I'm sure that it's not comparable to the blue on the Overseas, for example.

Is there anything spectacular about the blue on the dial? Are there any watches to which you would compare the blue on the Fiftysix dial?

Ekwity · 15 July 2020, 03:23 PM

It’s nice, I had the silver dial but sold it, never ended up wearing it. The blue on the FiftySix doesn’t compare to the overseas. Don’t get me wrong it’s really nice but the dial doesn’t pop or have that overseas sunburst finish, if you can find the blue for under 14-15k used maybe It’s worth it, otherwise just stick to a overseas just my 2c

wesdaniel · 15 July 2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekwity

It’s nice, I had the silver dial but sold it, never ended up wearing it. The blue on the FiftySix doesn’t compare to the overseas. Don’t get me wrong it’s really nice but the dial doesn’t pop or have that overseas sunburst finish, if you can find the blue for under 14-15k used maybe It’s worth it, otherwise just stick to a overseas just my 2c

Thanks. You can find the base Fiftysix blue for <$10K for a full kit. I just can't decide though whether I'd be happy with it and how regular of a place it would have in the rotation.

I'd love to have something that's a brilliant blue.

Ekwity · 15 July 2020, 03:41 PM

I was referring to the Complete Calendar model, forgot to mention that

Anyways the dials are the same for calendar or base model, so ask yourself how many blue watches do you own? Do you like blue leather straps? I personally don’t. I know I had the complete calendar and different color dial but it was Never in my rotation lol

ansharma · 15 July 2020, 05:00 PM

The blue date only version is nice and actually works well with the bracelet too. Just remember this version does not have the Geneva hallmark so the finishing is not as good as the other models in the fifty six range but of course that is why it is cheaper.

Nav01L · 15 July 2020, 05:20 PM

It’s a very held back hue, more of a petrol blue. It’s not lacquer built like the overseas, so a different dial entirely.

EdwardC · 16 July 2020, 02:28 AM

Yes, tried this during SIHH when it was launched. The blue is beautiful though not as sharp as the Overseas blue.

sunset117 · 16 July 2020, 10:08 AM

I like it in silver

7sins · 16 July 2020, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EdwardC

Yes, tried this during SIHH when it was launched. The blue is beautiful though not as sharp as the Overseas blue.

This. Saw one at the boutique, while impressed, it wasn't a standout piece by any means.

kelv_w · 16 July 2020, 06:57 PM

It is definitely more muted blue. I quite like it tbh and wears more casually. Personally I wouldn't mind having one in the rotation.

1William · 16 July 2020, 10:07 PM

A beautiful watch.

15 July 2020, 02:05 PM	#1
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,342	Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix - Blue - Have You Seen It? I haven't seen the blue on the Fiftysix in person. How brilliant is it? I'm sure that it's not comparable to the blue on the Overseas, for example. Is there anything spectacular about the blue on the dial? Are there any watches to which you would compare the blue on the Fiftysix dial?

15 July 2020, 05:20 PM	#6
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	It’s a very held back hue, more of a petrol blue. It’s not lacquer built like the overseas, so a different dial entirely. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

15 July 2020, 03:23 PM	#2
Ekwity "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Miami Watch: —> Posts: 160	It’s nice, I had the silver dial but sold it, never ended up wearing it. The blue on the FiftySix doesn’t compare to the overseas. Don’t get me wrong it’s really nice but the dial doesn’t pop or have that overseas sunburst finish, if you can find the blue for under 14-15k used maybe It’s worth it, otherwise just stick to a overseas just my 2c

15 July 2020, 03:41 PM	#4
Ekwity "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Miami Watch: —> Posts: 160	I was referring to the Complete Calendar model, forgot to mention that Anyways the dials are the same for calendar or base model, so ask yourself how many blue watches do you own? Do you like blue leather straps? I personally don’t. I know I had the complete calendar and different color dial but it was Never in my rotation lol

15 July 2020, 05:00 PM	#5
ansharma "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Watch: Lange 1 Moonphase Posts: 1,914	The blue date only version is nice and actually works well with the bracelet too. Just remember this version does not have the Geneva hallmark so the finishing is not as good as the other models in the fifty six range but of course that is why it is cheaper.

16 July 2020, 02:28 AM	#7
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,595	Yes, tried this during SIHH when it was launched. The blue is beautiful though not as sharp as the Overseas blue.

16 July 2020, 10:08 AM	#8
sunset117 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: San Francisco Posts: 165	I like it in silver

16 July 2020, 06:57 PM	#10
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	It is definitely more muted blue. I quite like it tbh and wears more casually. Personally I wouldn't mind having one in the rotation.

16 July 2020, 10:07 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	A beautiful watch.

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