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16 January 2021, 01:28 PM | #1 |
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Why the Demand for Blue Dials?
My most recent watch purchase was an AP 15500 with a Blue Dial. Although I looked at other dial colors, I honestly never considered any of the other options and paid the significant premium for blue (yes I went grey and don't regret it one bit).
But in doing research I came to realize that there are other examples of blue dials being the most in demand, and therefore the most expensive. Nautilus, Royal Oak, VC Overseas, Skydweller, even the DJ (41 and 36). In many cases people pay thousands of extra dollars for the blue version of a watch (just as I did). I know there are some cultural reasons why green watches are highly coveted, but does anyone know the reason for the high demand on blue dials? Is it the versatility? Or is there something else that people can think of. Sorry if this has been discussed before. I appreciate any thoughts!
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Blue is the world’s favorite color.
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Blue is both beautiful and soothing color. But I go with white DJ41 for different reason
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I definitely agree that blue is both soothing and beautiful. It can even be exciting under the right light. My favorite DJ Color is Slate (Rhodium), but we can't deny that the most demand is for the blue (primarily blue sticks).
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Although I personally enjoy blue dial watches, there is definitely a short term trend going on that’s driving prices through the roof.
Whether it will last or now, we’ll see. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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My first two Rolex way back in the 80’s were blue dial Datejusts, first a SS/WG then a tutone. Blue dials have always been a staple of the watch world, the latest popularity fueled by the same interweb hype of SS Professionals.
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Personally, I like the way blue dials interact and contrast with WG, SS, and titanium cases and bracelets. It's a handsome and pleasing look across the board.
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Green sunburst > blue sunburst
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I know there are many that share this opinion (I am not one of them) and there are other reasons that Green is such a popular color for luxury items.
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Blue is probably universally the most popular color that goes well with any combination other than the traditional black & white.
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I agree
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I suppose that is true. The shades of blue that are used on the most popular watches are very versatile. Blue is a color that you can dress up or down and it goes with just about everything.
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Haha, case in point!
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Seems like blue watches have been popular for at least 2 decades (since the late 90s), it could last several more, and maybe forever. Rolex blue dials are especially gorgeous, but other brands have nice blue watches too. I want a blue dial watch myself. Ideally a DJ41. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Blue is my favourite colour & I’m really drawn to blue dial watches , Blue is the most versatile of colours and just makes wearing a blue watch that much more enjoyable.
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Blue has always been my favourite colour (I’ve at different times had a blue deep sea, 5711, overseas and sky) and I think a lot of others think the same, although black is probably the most popular colour for a dial but I’d imagine a lot more are made, so less demand for higher grey pricing.
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Loving this Panerai hijacking of this thread lol
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In many cases it works out more cost effective to change the dial to a blue dial rather than buying one already fitted.
Even in my case of a Datejust 41 it was worth it, bought a 2019 white dial at very competitive price then bought an azzurro blue dial for £600 from a trusted seller and paid my local watchmaker £100 to have it fitted
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Because all the cool guys have blue. And I am as cool as they are....maybe.
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