Does the color of Dial really make a difference?

[Just1More]

I was wondering forum members' thoughts on dial color. Random thoughts, questions, and facts:

AP relevance to follow:

-On presently available watches like the Daytona Ceramic, the white is more in demand than the black. Thus, the gray market prices are higher for white than black.

-On steel Daytonas, whether white or black dial- Zenith or not? Is there really a price difference?

-The Sky-Dweller--Everyone now is hot for the blue dial. In the future, will it truly make a price difference (when the model gets discontinued or changed) as to what color dial it has?

So the question is in the future will an AP 15450st in the future make any difference whether it is blue/gray or white? I know it makes a difference now but what about 10-15 20 years from now?

I look forward to thoughts and examples.
thanks

[chiscott_29]

I’d rely on the true experts on here, but my guess is that trends change and over time dial premiums trend down towards the prevailing model market value.

Blue is the hot color and that’s not changing tomorrow. For most AP’s, that premium is substantial. I tend to think that over the long term it comes down to how the overall model is perceived by collectors, and production numbers. I have no idea if anyone really knows production numbers, though. Although I’ve seen some really well thought out numbers...

[Just1More]

Originally Posted by chiscott_29

I’d rely on the true experts on here, but my guess is that trends change and over time dial premiums trend down towards the prevailing model market value.

Blue is the hot color and that’s not changing tomorrow. For most AP’s, that premium is substantial. I tend to think that over the long term it comes down to how the overall model is perceived by collectors, and production numbers. I have no idea if anyone really knows production numbers, though. Although I’ve seen some really well thought out numbers...

Great thoughts. Thanks

[chiscott_29]

By the way, get what speaks to you and what fits into your collection/rotation. Do that and everything else will work out.

Also if you can, go visit an AD. I had my heart set on a blue dial 15500, and then I saw the Anthracite in person. The Anthracite dial is gorgeous and I’d never have known if I didn’t make it a point to see one.

[fullofboats]

You’re asking yourself the wrong question. If you’re buying at market price get the colour you like the most. If you’re buying at retail price, get the blue.

If you think anyone on this forum has any clue how prices for different colours will trend over 20 years then I have a crystal ball to sell you...


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[GB-man]

Nobody knows. Blue is more true to the original. Sort of like a red Ferrari. Then again, no idea if the first Ferrari was red lol probably not.

[cascavel]

The white/silver dial 15450 will always be the least favorite, blue the most. On the Daytona I suspect that the preference for the white dial has more to do with the contrasting black subdial rings and greater legibility.

[AK797]

Get the colour you love the most, the resale difference is rather marginal here, even the same on the Daytona, just a grand or two is not enough to get the wrong watch on you.

[Dave from NYC]

Responding to post above that white/silver dial is the least favorite.

you mean YOUR least favorite. There, IFIFY

Have you looked at prices on the white dial 15400? (Since there is no white/silver 15500)

[theflywrist]

Originally Posted by AK797

Get the colour you love the most, the resale difference is rather marginal here, even the same on the Daytona, just a grand or two is not enough to get the wrong watch on you.

Agree with this 100%.

I would buy what I love the most. The dial can change the look of the watch entirely, and so the best way is to try the different ones and pick your preference.
I suppose with watches like the RO, and even the Nautilus, blue dials will always be the "classics" simply because that is the way they were "born" in 1972/1976.
Still, what should matter the most is which dial you love the best, the rest is negligible.

[Burlington]

It only matters in so far as your preference.

Don’t let resale cloud your judgement, get whatever you like the most and enjoy it.

[sj24k]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nobody knows. Blue is more true to the original. Sort of like a red Ferrari. Then again, no idea if the first Ferrari was red lol probably not.

well the 1947 Ferrari 125 S (first Ferrari badged race car) was indeed red. And pretty sure the Tipo 815 (first car fully designed/built by Enzo) in 39/40 was red too :-)

ok that's enough of that.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by stevenj24k

well the 1947 Ferrari 125 S (first Ferrari badged race car) was indeed red. And pretty sure the Tipo 815 (first car fully designed/built by Enzo) in 39/40 was red too :-)



ok that's enough of that.

Thanks Steven. I didn’t want to say so because it sounded to obvious to be true lol