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Old 8 February 2017, 01:42 AM   #1
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Time to acquire my first AP ...need some advise

15400 Black or White dial....
Does white dial looks dull ?


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Old 8 February 2017, 02:23 AM   #2
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It’s silver on the 400 – and no, it doesn’t look dull.
I’ve found the black dial’s glossiness provides so much glare in bright lighting conditions, that it masks the hands – not something the silver or blue suffer from.
It’s a trade-off you’ll need to accept as the dial looks well in subdued light, as what light is available, sparkles as the angle changes through wrist movement – just like the silver does too.
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Old 8 February 2017, 06:57 AM   #3
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It’s silver on the 400 – and no, it doesn’t look dull.
I’ve found the black dial’s glossiness provides so much glare in bright lighting conditions, that it masks the hands – not something the silver or blue suffer from.
It’s a trade-off you’ll need to accept as the dial looks well in subdued light, as what light is available, sparkles as the angle changes through wrist movement – just like the silver does too.
I agree with this as I have experienced the same issue with my black 15300.
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Old 8 February 2017, 07:57 AM   #4
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black.

I'd go white on the chrono.
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Old 8 February 2017, 08:58 AM   #5
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Silver/white on the 15400 pops - looks fantastic.
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Old 8 February 2017, 02:14 PM   #6
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I chose black as it has more contrast than the silver. AP has added gray to the 15400ST options so keep an eye out.
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Old 8 February 2017, 02:33 PM   #7
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Silver/white is an amazing dial. Blue dials get most of the air play, but you need to see the silver/white in person to really appreciate it.
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Old 8 February 2017, 03:22 PM   #8
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Old 13 February 2017, 07:20 PM   #9
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Old 13 February 2017, 08:12 PM   #10
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Silver/White dial. Have you seen it in person? Not dull at all.
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