Royal Oak 37mm Blue vs Grey

[MAT4150]

Have the opportunity to pick up a blue or grey 37mm RO and wondering for long-term wearers how do the colors compare? I slightly lean towards the grey because I see so few grey dial watches and just seems more unique but know the blue is a classic. Does the grey wind up blending in too much with the rest of the watch or is it fairly readable out? Have seen the 37 grey in person but only a 41 in blue. But would appreciate folks' thoughts!

[ikincooper]

All I can add is that I find the blue looks smaller than the grey which may or may not be a concern for you.

Both great pieces


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[spellmanski]

Personally. I'd go grey but I know there are lot of people out there who love the grey. Always go with your gut - sounds like you already know!!

[In-N-Out]

When it comes to a steel time and date RO….it ain’t a RO unless it’s blue

[SoylentGreenChi]

Originally Posted by ikincooper

All I can add is that I find the blue looks smaller than the grey which may or may not be a concern for you.

Both great pieces


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Can’t emphasize this enough. The dial is undersized on the 37mm, and the grey dial helps correct/hide that visually.

[Ashj52]

Also depends I think on what colours you like to dress with - I wear darker shades and feel that the grey suited me better. Blue is beautiful, can't go wrong with either!

[MAT4150]

Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

Can’t emphasize this enough. The dial is undersized on the 37mm, and the grey dial helps correct/hide that visually.

Very helpful! My wrists are about 6 in so definitely on the smaller side but good flag on how the colors look.

[MAT4150]

All very useful! For context other blue watches I'm looking at are Breguet 7337 or 7137. Don't really seem to see many other grey watches that catch my eye.

[piratfisk]

Tried on the grey in the store. I had some issue with legibility of the hands against the dial. I registered interest in the dark or light blue dials for that reason.

[watchyouseek]

Definitely the grey. The grey gives it a nice monochromatic look.


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[Palex]

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by Palex

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

both beautiful and indeed this thread has been missing photos!


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[mikef82]

Originally Posted by Palex

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

Wow!! Looks so good.

Do you have more photos of both dials? Stuck on the same boat 👀

[RyanO]

I was given the choice a few years ago of the blue or ruthenium grey 15500, went with the grey, it’s mercurial and far more special IMO. Go grey and you won’t regret it.


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[t128]

My 2c:
If it’s going to be your one-and-done Royal Oak, go classic blue dial
If you’re looking to collect, full monochrome grey/SS is truly something else

[matthew P]

Having looked at both in person I feel that the way you want to wear it / time of day also may play into the decision.

The blue seems to absolutely pop in sunlight but in shade and blue light it’s more muted / blue green in feel…… the grey seems to wash out dark silver in hard sunlight but in muted light or in the evening it gets more contrast and a darker grey color that I really like

Same session at AP house on the balcony, mid day…. Full sun and shade

I also agree that the blue wears / looks larger on wrist than the blue dial from what I can tell.

With my 7 inch wrist that’s really playing into my preference for the grey








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[Palex]

Originally Posted by mikef82

Wow!! Looks so good.

Do you have more photos of both dials? Stuck on the same boat

Sure;-)

[matthew P]

Originally Posted by matthew P

Having looked at both in person I feel that the way you want to wear it / time of day also may play into the decision.

The blue seems to absolutely pop in sunlight but in shade and blue light it’s more muted / blue green in feel…… the grey seems to wash out dark silver in hard sunlight but in muted light or in the evening it gets more contrast and a darker grey color that I really like

Same session at AP house on the balcony, mid day…. Full sun and shade

I also agree that the blue wears / looks larger on wrist than the blue dial from what I can tell.

With my 7 inch wrist that’s really playing into my preference for the grey








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Sorry…. Rushed the text and now can’t edit the mistakes

Summary
Blue shines in day light / full sun but looks smaller on wrist due to dial separating from case

Grey is a dark silver in full sunlight with washed out / harder to read handset but looks magnificent in the shade or at night with a darker grey color . Grey dial blends with case to present larger on wrist


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[Palex]

Originally Posted by Palex

Sure;-)

Edit: In the fourth photo the blue watch is a 15500!

[nathanwind]

MAT4150 - curious which color did you end up going with? I'm currently in the middle of the blue vs grey debate myself....I have a YM with the blue dial which I love, so not sure if I should venture towards the grey - or stick with the color(s) I like. Just wondering where you ended up (and if you've got any buyers remorse on the color choice : ).

[rjohnston713]

Is this a reasonable request from the AD as a first watch with no purchase history? I have been on the waitlist for over 2 years at the Atlanta AD for a 37mm RO due to wrist size, they said some people wait 4 years even for the 37mm versions...

[worldofoyster]

i normally would go with blue, but the grey looks good here

[sechsgang]

I have the grey dial and honestly, its fire. I do have a jumbo with blue dial though so didnt need two from the same company. REALLY love the 37 though, its a great vintage gentleman's size.