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Old 27 September 2020, 02:12 AM   #1
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Too many blues?

I thought I’d ask the greater collective here for some impartial advice if I may.

I’ve wanted an AP for sometime now and it may take sometime more before it happens. I’ve wanted a blue 15500 as blue has always been my favourite colour.

However. . . . . I’ve a blue VC overseas and a blue skydweller. I’m wondering if I’d wish I’d gone for a different colour dial in the future. Whilst I know there isn’t a right or wrong answer, I’m keen to know what others think. My wife loves white dials and thinks the 15500 in white is stunning.

Can I have too much blue is the question
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:29 AM   #2
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I have this same issue. I am now trying to cut back on the blue watches. I suggest 15500 in another color (I have grey and it’s awesome)

That said, blue 15500 is beautiful so it’s a good problem to havw
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Old 27 September 2020, 03:04 AM   #3
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It's better to have various colors if you like them all, but if you like blue a lots better than other colors, it's nothing wrong to have many blue.

Blue dial is the most sought after and has the most premium in the gray market.

All dial colors of AP look gorgeous, it's just a matter of personal preference.
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Old 27 September 2020, 05:13 AM   #4
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They'll definitely look dated in the future...........much like a TT Datejust from the 80's does now. Mix it up!!!
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Old 27 September 2020, 05:22 AM   #5
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I tend to agree it is best to mix things up in terms of dial color. Trends change, although I think the changes will mainly impact secondary market premiums and not so much what may look dated. Blue/Black/White/Gray are always safe.

This said, if you can get your hands on an AP blue dial (15400/15500/Jumbo), I'd get it without hesitation. Even if it means departing with something you currently have. AP blue is something special.
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Old 27 September 2020, 06:26 AM   #6
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I dont like the vacheron blue that much vs AP blue, if possible Id AP in blue and rather get other watches in a different color. But AP black (most underrated) and grey/silver is also nice in my opinion.
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Old 27 September 2020, 06:51 AM   #7
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I dont like the vacheron blue that much vs AP blue, if possible Id AP in blue and rather get other watches in a different color. But AP black (most underrated) and grey/silver is also nice in my opinion.

Totally agree. Any 15400/15500 is gorgeous and a winner in any collection.
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Old 27 September 2020, 08:23 AM   #8
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I dont like the vacheron blue that much vs AP blue, if possible Id AP in blue and rather get other watches in a different color. But AP black (most underrated) and grey/silver is also nice in my opinion.
For me the blue on the VC is striking but I get your other points.

I’m leaning towards the white/silver dial at present. Though some of the chrono’s look amazing.
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Old 27 September 2020, 08:56 AM   #9
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One cant have too many blue dials.

Among others, i have three blue dialed Rolex and a blue 15400. Blue is what made the RO famous i think.
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Old 27 September 2020, 09:06 AM   #10
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Blue is my favorite color. I wouldn't mind having multiple watches in blue.

That said, if you did reduce the blue watches in your collection, the AP blue would be one of the ones I'd keep.
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Old 27 September 2020, 09:56 AM   #11
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I find the white/silver 15500 absolutely stunning. The patisserie really comes alive in that dial. If both you and your wife like the white, then I’d vote to go for it.

There will be an opportunity to get an AP blue down the road.
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Old 27 September 2020, 10:31 AM   #12
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The patisserie really comes alive in that dial. If both you and your wife like the white, then I’d vote to go for it.
Love the typo there, or perhaps this is AP’s riposte to the RM Bonbon models?
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Old 27 September 2020, 12:05 PM   #13
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I get it. I have the blue VC chrono but wanted a bit of a different look(dial color). At the end of the day there is no wrong answer since they are all fantastic.
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Old 27 September 2020, 01:21 PM   #14
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Love the typo there, or perhaps this is AP’s riposte to the RM Bonbon models?

I must have been hungry when I posted
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Old 27 September 2020, 05:42 PM   #15
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I just by a blue 15500
But I want to tell you that after I see in Boutique both blue and white ......the choose was very dificult..... that silver white have something that can be catch in picture.....
My advice is too try it..... believe me can change your opinion when you have it on wrist....


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Old 27 September 2020, 08:20 PM   #16
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Old 28 September 2020, 12:37 AM   #17
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Too many blues?

The white is stunning. Variety is the spice of life!

And you get marital points...


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Old 28 September 2020, 12:51 AM   #18
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I think those three models are best in blue, but the VC and AP are unique blues of a certain hue, whereas the SkyD blue is more generic and common, so I'd swap that for white if 3 blues are too much.
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Old 28 September 2020, 01:39 AM   #19
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Ha ha that’s quite topical - I had a white skydweller and sold it to my mate a few weeks ago when I got the blue one .... much against my wife’s wishes. She wanted me to keep both but it just didn’t make sense.

The other thing for me to consider it a that the blue may well take a year to get from now, whereas the white will be a lot less wait time. Not sure on the grey, which one s the other consideration.

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I think those three models are best in blue, but the VC and AP are unique blues of a certain hue, whereas the SkyD blue is more generic and common, so I'd swap that for white if 3 blues are too much.
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Old 28 September 2020, 01:57 AM   #20
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I love the VC in black, it's my favorite version, in fact. Blue AP and SKyD also seem much harder to replace than the VC, if you change your mind down the road.
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Old 28 September 2020, 06:35 AM   #21
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For me the blue on the VC is striking but I get your other points.

I’m leaning towards the white/silver dial at present. Though some of the chrono’s look amazing.
re VC blue preference that is obviously highly subjective (also don't like the finishing on the VC). If I had the smaller wrist for it I'd go with the 38mm chronos - so many great color combos.
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Old 28 September 2020, 06:46 AM   #22
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re VC blue preference that is obviously highly subjective (also don't like the finishing on the VC). If I had the smaller wrist for it I'd go with the 38mm chronos - so many great color combos.
Highly subjective you maybe but not most as I read more positive comments about the VC blue than any other. Having owned it, the skydweller blue and 5711 in blue for me it wins every time. Anyway its not a VC debate I’m looking for.
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I find the white/silver 15500 absolutely stunning. The patisserie really comes alive in that dial. If both you and your wife like the white, then I’d vote to go for it.

There will be an opportunity to get an AP blue down the road.


First gen 15202, so not a 15500, but still amazing (imho)
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Nothing wrong with having several blue dials. I have a ROC blue dial in RG, blue Skydweller, and the VC Dual Time in blue. I have zero regrets. All have a different hue of blue and that alone is enough variety for me.

As for the VC blue, you have to see it in the sunlight to truly appreciate it.
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Old 28 September 2020, 04:26 PM   #25
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Nothing wrong with having several blue dials. I have a ROC blue dial in RG, blue Skydweller, and the VC Dual Time in blue. I have zero regrets. All have a different hue of blue and that alone is enough variety for me.

As for the VC blue, you have to see it in the sunlight to truly appreciate it.
Wow what a great collection
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Old 29 September 2020, 03:29 AM   #26
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I’m really coming around to the white dial, or even possibly the panda as I think it would go well with my current line up. Whilst I’d love the blue I’m guessing it unlikely as I have no history with AP and it seems it’s hard to get.

That’s assuming I can get the white of course, which I might not be able to.

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I'd go with the Panda ROC if that is an option, the white on the 41mms does make the watch wear even wider/larger.
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Old 29 September 2020, 06:14 AM   #28
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I'd go with the Panda ROC if that is an option, the white on the 41mms does make the watch wear even wider/larger.
I’ll have a more in depth look at it - is it the sort of watch you can get a deal on? Think it’s 26k.
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I’ll have a more in depth look at it - is it the sort of watch you can get a deal on? Think it’s 26k.
I doubt it now.
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I doubt it now.
I tried on the panda and loved it. Had great presence. Deliberated over it and the white 15500 and probably slightly preferred the panda. However . . . . I went for the 15500. From what I can gather/figure having the updated movement and glass back may well come to the chrono and if it does I’ll consider it then. I’m happy with the choice I made and my wife even happier as she loves a white dial!

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