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Old 4 October 2019, 02:15 AM   #1
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Best blue dial?

Hi guys,

I am in the mood for a blue dial but not sure which one I should settle for.

Am considering the Sky Dweller, the Daytona (although I already have an SS white and and SS black), the YM40 and the Nautilus.

Other ideas more than welcome!

I think I am leaning towards the SkyD (probably more reasonable in terms of budget and also less seen around) but all thoughts appreciated!

Thanks!
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:17 AM   #2
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I'd love me a WG Daytona.

but since you already have not just one but TWO SS Daytonas, I'd "settle" with the blue face Nautilus.
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:17 AM   #3
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:19 AM   #4
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:27 AM   #5
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Old 4 October 2019, 06:54 AM   #6
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:22 AM   #8
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Smurf and WG Pepsi have very nice blue dials.

Here is mine:

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Old 4 October 2019, 02:30 AM   #9
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Smurf and WG Pepsi have very nice blue dials.
I like the smurf but does it wear dressy? While I am comfortable wearing a Hulk, I find the blue of the Smurf a little less "subtle" for dressy situations. Am I wrong in your experience?
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:43 AM   #10
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We don't dress up much in San Diego but I wear the Smurf on all occasions and, yes, I would wear it with a tux. But I have been called "an iconoclast and a pedant" so I tend to make my own rules.

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I like the smurf but does it wear dressy? While I am comfortable wearing a Hulk, I find the blue of the Smurf a little less "subtle" for dressy situations. Am I wrong in your experience?
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:55 AM   #11
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I love my WG DD Lapis Lazuli.

It can certainly “go dressy” if you want (tho I usually wear it with jeans), and I believe there’s a YG one still FS here on TRF!
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Old 4 October 2019, 07:24 AM   #12
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I love my WG DD Lapis Lazuli.

It can certainly “go dressy” if you want (tho I usually wear it with jeans), and I believe there’s a YG one still FS here on TRF!
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I have a both the yellow gold and white gold blue dial subs. But I still think this lapis blue dial takes the cake!
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Old 26 October 2024, 11:33 AM   #13
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I love my WG DD Lapis Lazuli.

It can certainly “go dressy” if you want (tho I usually wear it with jeans), and I believe there’s a YG one still FS here on TRF!
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I like Lapis Lazuli dials. Beautiful!
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Old 6 January 2020, 04:32 AM   #14
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Sorry, I did not see your question. Maybe too late but anyway, I wear the smurf in all occasions with no problem.

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Old 6 January 2020, 10:15 PM   #15
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I like the smurf but does it wear dressy? While I am comfortable wearing a Hulk, I find the blue of the Smurf a little less "subtle" for dressy situations. Am I wrong in your experience?
I find that watch to be awesome, but certainly not “dressy”
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Old 4 October 2019, 02:26 AM   #17
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Old 4 October 2019, 11:01 AM   #21
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Old 4 October 2019, 03:28 PM   #22
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5711, Sky Dweller, DJ41 stick or diamond. I couldn't get the first two in a reasonable time frame so I got the DJ Blue diamond dial. Currently on the waiting list for a blue SD. I got the DJ41 jubilee with diamond dial so it would look a bit different than the SD if by a miracle I get it.

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I personally find this gradient blue dial the most attractive.
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The blue on the 5205 is also mesmerizing.
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Old 4 January 2020, 10:59 PM   #24
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All very nice blue dials ,BUT nothing beats the blue dials on the Blue TT/YG Subs .
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Old 4 January 2020, 11:04 PM   #25
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I'm digging this one!!!
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Old 7 October 2019, 01:03 PM   #28
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White gold Bluesy Sub by a long shot
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