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Old 7 May 2019, 01:50 AM   #1
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Which one is the best color?

I am seeking a piece of advice on dial color as I've never had an experience with AP before. I decided to get 15450st for my first AP, but cannot choose the color as I've never seen them in person before.

I never wear a suit to work. I work in a very casual environment.
I am leaning toward the white dial as I think it has both worlds - causal and classic. But cannot decide as I think it might feel too dressy from the pictures I've seen on forums.

Could you guys give a recommendation on the dial color?

White / Gray / Blue?
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Old 7 May 2019, 01:58 AM   #2
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Old 7 May 2019, 01:58 AM   #3
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:03 AM   #4
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I always wear just t shirts and jeans or something similar, never suits or anything dressy. I went with the grey one and couldn’t be happier with it, have worn it every day since I got it nearly a year ago!
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:04 AM   #5
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:11 AM   #6
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My favorite has always been the white dial but I'm curious, what color dial is your Daytona and Sub?
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:13 AM   #7
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:13 AM   #8
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Here is my collection
- 16710 GMT Coke
- 116520 Daytona White dial
- 14060 Sub No date

Planning to let Daytona go and welcome 15450st to my collection
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Old 7 May 2019, 02:47 AM   #9
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Old 7 May 2019, 03:33 AM   #10
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100 % Blue...
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Old 7 May 2019, 03:36 AM   #11
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Old 7 May 2019, 04:05 AM   #12
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Old 7 May 2019, 04:56 AM   #13
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As you have an Aquanaut I'd avoid grey, I'd go blue, unless you have a 5711 or something similar in blue.
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Old 8 May 2019, 12:44 AM   #14
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I personally prefer the white! I think it "pops" more and is more versatile.
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Old 8 May 2019, 02:32 AM   #15
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I like them all but went with Blue. Had the 15400 in white (too big). I did like the white dial though
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Old 8 May 2019, 02:47 AM   #16
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Love the aqua band w the white
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Old 8 May 2019, 02:52 AM   #17
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Whichever one you prefer. What we prefer is not really relevant to your decision to purchase
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Old 8 May 2019, 04:58 AM   #18
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so tired of blue dial, so overdone. I would go ruthenium , is fresh and versatile.
White dial is cool , but not as unique as the ruthenium
But you have to like it, and I will say this also; what you have on your collection is a factor in the color decision...absolutely but never important enough to overrule a strong preference for the watch itself

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Old 8 May 2019, 06:21 PM   #19
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White 100%. The dial is stunning
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Old 8 May 2019, 07:01 PM   #20
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White dial is not dressy as I wore it with t shirts and jeans no problem.

I'd get the blue dial just because you seem to be missing a splash of blue on your collection imo. White is great, but blue is really unique.
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Old 14 May 2019, 04:08 AM   #21
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Blue is gorgeous
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Old 14 May 2019, 04:11 AM   #22
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1. Blue
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White, pass.
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Old 14 May 2019, 04:40 AM   #23
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I find white to be very versatile. Plus it makes the watch wear bigger since it is a smaller dial. Very few watches look good with white dial IMO so this was a no-brainer to add to my collection of mostly dark dials
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:07 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by baamvino View Post
I am seeking a piece of advice on dial color as I've never had an experience with AP before. I decided to get 15450st for my first AP, but cannot choose the color as I've never seen them in person before.

I never wear a suit to work. I work in a very casual environment.
I am leaning toward the white dial as I think it has both worlds - causal and classic. But cannot decide as I think it might feel too dressy from the pictures I've seen on forums.

Could you guys give a recommendation on the dial color?

White / Gray / Blue?

though a 15400, its same color: check this video out its a pretty good representation of the white dial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT5t_i77cJc&t=171s

White ftw
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:18 AM   #25
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If you don't already own an AP RO in blue, it should be the blue.
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Old 14 May 2019, 07:18 AM   #26
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For casual outfit:
1. Grey
2. Blue

Grey will fit all pairings. Blue, makes it harder to wear green/olive tones with your watch.
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Old 14 May 2019, 10:25 AM   #27
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I like them all, but would choose blue, then ruthenium, then white
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Old 14 May 2019, 12:02 PM   #28
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Grey or blue, but both are gonna be tough to get
The white is widely available
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Old 14 May 2019, 12:14 PM   #29
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I would go white for your needs, with grey as the second.
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Old 14 May 2019, 03:53 PM   #30
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Grey for me.
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