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carnegie · 9 December 2012, 03:19 PM

Hi guys,

trying to choose the dial on 5205. Silver or black? Appreciate if you can provide your opinion and why you prefer one over the other. Especially curious what the owners of 5205 think.

Thank you!

topcat30093 · 9 December 2012, 07:02 PM

Carneige is the photo that you took when you visited your AD or are you still awaiting that pleasure?

Why don't you add a poll to this thread and see which way it goes.

No guesses for which way I will vote!! LOL

carnegie · 9 December 2012, 07:59 PM

Topcat, yes, this is taken at an AD. I might create a poll but I would also like to know why do people prefer one over the other.

Puffy · 9 December 2012, 08:09 PM

silver dial as it's a lot easier to read

HL65 · 9 December 2012, 10:26 PM

I prefer the black but it is a coin toss--both are pretty close and neither stands out from the other IMHO.

FeelingTheBlues · 9 December 2012, 11:22 PM

Well said Ken!

Both look great but I have a preference for the darker one.

smartphone · 10 December 2012, 12:51 AM

the black looks nice!

alexlt730512 · 10 December 2012, 02:28 AM

black one

paverman · 10 December 2012, 02:29 AM

It's obviously a matter of personal taste, but having seen them both in the metal, I prefer the dark dial version. In an unlimited PP collection, I could certainly find room for both, however.

randyyeap · 10 December 2012, 03:13 AM

I choose silver because of legibility issue cheers good luck

jerseyden · 10 December 2012, 03:45 AM

Silver. Black requires more too much to read.

myopiccoog · 10 December 2012, 04:40 AM

I like black but both are excellent.

froz_v · 10 December 2012, 06:38 AM

I prefer the black one

jnelson3097 · 10 December 2012, 06:46 AM

I preferred how the black dial looked on my wrist. This was taken at my last visit to my AD.

nauticajoe · 10 December 2012, 08:31 AM

I like the black dial.

QueueCumber · 10 December 2012, 11:34 AM

Silver. Put them both on and look at them in a mirror from around size feet away. The black dial disappears, the silver one pops. Both need to be worn with the same types of clothing, since they both have the black straps and relatively dark features, but the silver definitely pops more. This contrast pop makes it look more like a watch IMO...

carnegie · 10 December 2012, 12:49 PM

Hello everyone,

Thanks so much for all your comments and photos! I really appreciate it. Your opinion is also divided. I realize it is a matter of taste but it really helps to know what the current owners think of their watches. The grey/silver looks kind of dull on the photos (you can't see silver in it, only grey) while black dial looks very nice. However, in person, the silver one looks different and much better than on the photos. I must say I am currently am leaning towards silver dial. Could silver dial owners post some photos or chime in more? Thanks very much!

randyyeap · 11 December 2012, 01:05 AM

Spoke on Bud .... here you go ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnegie

Hello everyone,

Thanks so much for all your comments and photos! I really appreciate it. Your opinion is also divided. I realize it is a matter of taste but it really helps to know what the current owners think of their watches. The grey/silver looks kind of dull on the photos (you can't see silver in it, only grey) while black dial looks very nice. However, in person, the silver one looks different and much better than on the photos. I must say I am currently am leaning towards silver dial. Could silver dial owners post some photos or chime in more? Thanks very much!

KnitScarf07 · 11 December 2012, 01:49 AM

Not an owner yet, but the 5205 silver is my grail. Agreed with some of you above, in person the silver has a lot of depth and looks great. One more vote here for silver!

Watcheroo · 11 December 2012, 02:19 AM

Personal choice but I'd go for the black.

Good luck!

QueueCumber · 11 December 2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnegie

Hello everyone,

Thanks so much for all your comments and photos! I really appreciate it. Your opinion is also divided. I realize it is a matter of taste but it really helps to know what the current owners think of their watches. The grey/silver looks kind of dull on the photos (you can't see silver in it, only grey) while black dial looks very nice. However, in person, the silver one looks different and much better than on the photos. I must say I am currently am leaning towards silver dial. Could silver dial owners post some photos or chime in more? Thanks very much!

You really need to go to a boutique and look at them both around 6' from a mirror.

topcat30093 · 11 December 2012, 05:24 AM

I don't understand your reasoning, what difference does it make what a watch looks like on your wrist from 6' away. The only person who benefits from that is someone else.

Surely, the owner needs to look at the watch/dial from a lot closer?
Say about 12"

It is currently 19.20 hrs and I am sitting in the lounge with just the Christmas lights and an open fire and the darker dial 5205G is perfectly legible.

Thanks Randy for your photos, the silver dial looks grey

QueueCumber · 11 December 2012, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

I don't understand your reasoning, what difference does it make what a watch looks like on your wrist from 6' away. The only person who benefits from that is someone else.

Surely, the owner needs to look at the watch/dial from a lot closer?
Say about 12"

Both are useful to look at.

KnitScarf07 · 11 December 2012, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Both are useful to look at.

Agreed, Mr. QC. Sometimes I'm quite pleased with a piece when I'm looking at it on my wrist. But then I look at my reflection in the mirror and think "Oh no, that's not what I want to look like at all, I need to take this off". Usually happens with the larger diameter cases, IMO.

QueueCumber · 11 December 2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KnitScarf07

Agreed, Mr. QC. Sometimes I'm quite pleased with a piece when I'm looking at it on my wrist. But then I look at my reflection in the mirror and think "Oh no, that's not what I want to look like at all, I need to take this off". Usually happens with the larger diameter cases, IMO.

Yep. The steel GO Inverse looked great on my wrist close up, but crappy from far away...

carnegie · 11 December 2012, 02:30 PM

Thanks for all your comments! Thanks for nice photos randyyeap. QueueCumber, you are right, I need to try it in front of a mirror.
Thanks again guys! You are great.

Psmith · 14 December 2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I prefer the black but it is a coin toss--both are pretty close and neither stands out from the other IMHO.

+ 1

9 December 2012, 07:02 PM	#2
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Carneige is the photo that you took when you visited your AD or are you still awaiting that pleasure? Why don't you add a poll to this thread and see which way it goes. No guesses for which way I will vote!! LOL __________________

9 December 2012, 08:09 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	silver dial as it's a lot easier to read __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 December 2012, 10:26 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,480	I prefer the black but it is a coin toss--both are pretty close and neither stands out from the other IMHO. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 December 2012, 11:22 PM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Well said Ken! Both look great but I have a preference for the darker one. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 December 2012, 03:13 AM	#10
randyyeap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: malaysia Posts: 298	I choose silver because of legibility issue cheers good luck __________________ AP Owners Club Instagram: @randyn2

9 December 2012, 07:59 PM	#3
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Topcat, yes, this is taken at an AD. I might create a poll but I would also like to know why do people prefer one over the other.

10 December 2012, 12:51 AM	#7
smartphone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manila/SFO Posts: 7	the black looks nice!

10 December 2012, 02:28 AM	#8
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	black one

10 December 2012, 02:29 AM	#9
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,869	It's obviously a matter of personal taste, but having seen them both in the metal, I prefer the dark dial version. In an unlimited PP collection, I could certainly find room for both, however.

10 December 2012, 03:45 AM	#11
jerseyden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Den Location: Jersey CI Posts: 510	Silver. Black requires more too much to read.

10 December 2012, 04:40 AM	#12
myopiccoog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 948	I like black but both are excellent.

10 December 2012, 06:38 AM	#13
froz_v "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: 16610LV Zserial Posts: 21	I prefer the black one

10 December 2012, 06:46 AM	#14
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	I preferred how the black dial looked on my wrist. This was taken at my last visit to my AD.

10 December 2012, 08:31 AM	#15
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I like the black dial.

10 December 2012, 11:34 AM	#16
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Silver. Put them both on and look at them in a mirror from around size feet away. The black dial disappears, the silver one pops. Both need to be worn with the same types of clothing, since they both have the black straps and relatively dark features, but the silver definitely pops more. This contrast pop makes it look more like a watch IMO...

10 December 2012, 12:49 PM	#17
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Hello everyone, Thanks so much for all your comments and photos! I really appreciate it. Your opinion is also divided. I realize it is a matter of taste but it really helps to know what the current owners think of their watches. The grey/silver looks kind of dull on the photos (you can't see silver in it, only grey) while black dial looks very nice. However, in person, the silver one looks different and much better than on the photos. I must say I am currently am leaning towards silver dial. Could silver dial owners post some photos or chime in more? Thanks very much!

11 December 2012, 01:49 AM	#19
KnitScarf07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Austin, TX Watch: 214270, 16233 Posts: 49	Not an owner yet, but the 5205 silver is my grail. Agreed with some of you above, in person the silver has a lot of depth and looks great. One more vote here for silver!

11 December 2012, 02:19 AM	#20
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,918	Personal choice but I'd go for the black. Good luck!

11 December 2012, 05:24 AM	#22
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	I don't understand your reasoning, what difference does it make what a watch looks like on your wrist from 6' away. The only person who benefits from that is someone else. Surely, the owner needs to look at the watch/dial from a lot closer? Say about 12" It is currently 19.20 hrs and I am sitting in the lounge with just the Christmas lights and an open fire and the darker dial 5205G is perfectly legible. Thanks Randy for your photos, the silver dial looks grey __________________

11 December 2012, 02:30 PM	#26
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Thanks for all your comments! Thanks for nice photos randyyeap. QueueCumber, you are right, I need to try it in front of a mirror. Thanks again guys! You are great.

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