50 Shades of blue

[J.R.B.]

TeaNoSugar said:

I saw one recently; a new Seiko watch. It's pre-order at the moment with delivery June/July I think. I think it looks great and I might well buy myself one this summer (although not sure it's actually a limited edition):



To be honest that's not a great photo. But you get the idea

Ah I've just noticed your budget is marginally higher than the cost of the Seiko. Probably ignore this then!! If you're going to that sort of budget then the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is a beauty.

Edited by TeaNoSugar on Monday 30th April 22:36

Have you got a model number or link to that one?

[Shiv_P]

Here is mine - it takes part in the under £200 thread too lol but you get the idea

[gregd]

Bit of bronze with the blue? Quite hard to come by these two but not impossible.

[Graemsay]

Cartier Diver in blue.

Edited by Graemsay on Friday 4th May 09:44

[andy tims]

Some of my blue dials over the years

























including a couple of shockers

[Jumpingjackflash]

T6 vanman said:

Come on JJF we've all stepped up to the plate and posted different variety's of 'blue' faced watches, Now you've had time to review ... have you narrowed down a style / size / brand / or price point for us to direct our ideas?

No. lol

On a serious note some of these pictures have gave me food for thought and confirmed I need a blue dial. I really like the blue Tudor's. I sen a blue dial Brequet on Hodinkee I fell in love with but too expensive. Keep the post running. I have also found the youtube channel for Watchfinder very good for ideas.

On a side issue I have started seriously looking at Seiko for an everyday watch. The new models haven't hit my local Seiko dealer yet. Apparently the SLA 025 is sold out already.

[Fullook]

If you're after a darker blue (you said you wear a lot of navy), this might be worth a look: Nomos Club Atlantic

[nikaiyo2]

Ulysses Nardin Classico has a stunning blue dial.

[joyless lobotomised parrot]

Rich_AR said:

What a lovely pair! Don't see 116619LB's that often too.

Have another...

[Jumpingjackflash]

Currently I have a Rolex Sea-dweller 43mm (diver) and Speedmaster professional moonwatch (chronograph). I suppose I want a blue dial watch with a little heritage like the Monaco, Seamaster and Royal Oak. However the Monaco is a chronograph, the Sea master is a diver and the Royal Oak is expensive.

Any dress and smart watches with a blue dial and heritage I’m missing?

[dc2rr07]

Ikemi said:

Another vote here for the Glashutte but the panoreserve would be my choice.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

andy tims said:

Some of my blue dials over the years

That's the first Rolex I've ever seen that I've liked.

[skirk]

I rather like this...........

[Ascayman]

nikaiyo2 said:

Ulysses Nardin Classico has a stunning blue dial.

Stunning.

[bigandclever]

Something with a bit of heft?

(Original 1960’s) Omega Seamaster Ploprof 600



(Reissue from a few years ago) Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200



(Or if you’re cheap like me, a homage) Ocean 7 LM-7

[T6 vanman]

Jumpingjackflash said:

Currently I have a Rolex Sea-dweller 43mm (diver) and Speedmaster professional moonwatch (chronograph). I suppose I want a blue dial watch with a little heritage like the Monaco, Seamaster and Royal Oak. However the Monaco is a chronograph, the Sea master is a diver and the Royal Oak is expensive.

Any dress and smart watches with a blue dial and heritage I’m missing?

At a risk of supporting another posters suggestion over mine,
The Bronze Tudor was something else indeed
The BP FF Bathyscaphe hits both the dress & smart
Ball Bronze - the dial may be black but appears dark blue



More dress & smart sir??

[Wills2]

I love a blue dial my favourites are the IWC Big pilot petit prince and the sky-dweller.

[sad61t]

Seiko Presage dress watch with an ice-blue dial:


Complications for date on subdial, and a power reserve hand.
You'd probably need to find an after-market strap.

[Jumpingjackflash]

Wills2 said:

I love a blue dial my favourites are the IWC Big pilot petit prince and the sky-dweller.

The sky dweller was on of my first ideas but I seen a black dial one and it looks huge and really thick. I would need to see one on the wrist.

[Wills2]

Jumpingjackflash said:

The sky dweller was on of my first ideas but I seen a black dial one and it looks huge and really thick. I would need to see one on the wrist.

It's not huge at 42mm x 50mm x 14mm, but perhaps the new datejust 41 with a blue face and fluted bezel would better as a dress watch at 12mm deep (approx) they have slimmed down the case compared to the DJII

I really like the DJII and 41 but keep thinking they'd be too small for a day watch as I like a chunky watch but I can't stretch to a sky-dweller

Edited by Wills2 on Friday 4th May 17:20