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challer · 16 May 2019, 07:18 AM

I bought the white when I could and can still own whatever. To me it is the most classic and by far easiest to read.

RJRJRJ · 16 May 2019, 07:41 AM

I prefer black and white over the blue, but I'm also not a fan of blue dials. I made a thread a while back asking why the blue was so much more popular, and apparently it's just because people like blue dials (?) (still not sure on the reason tbh)

SS Oyster · 16 May 2019, 07:44 AM

I prefer white, but own none of them. I’m more of a diver/gmt guy

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Dirt · 16 May 2019, 10:07 AM

The blue is a stunning watch. Period. And I think there would be very few that will disagree.
That's the reason behinds it's popularity.
The same goes for the blue DJ41.

The black is very nice, but black dialed watches of one sort or another are everywhere.
A nice blue dial is something to behold and that includes Ice blue on Platinum Rolex watches and also includes the D-blue. See the pattern

Dirt · 16 May 2019, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I prefer black and white over the blue, but I'm also not a fan of blue dials. I made a thread a while back asking why the blue was so much more popular, and apparently it's just because people like blue dials (?) (still not sure on the reason tbh)

We live on a blue planet.
The sky is blue.
The ocean is predominantly blue.
Blue flowers are more rare and often regarded as more beautiful than most.
Beautiful big blue eyes are also wonderful to behold although I personally prefer big brown eyes

eltonbalch · 16 May 2019, 10:22 AM

I love to spend money but I hate to waste it. The weird twist here is that buying the black dial will not make you happy and you will wish you’d purchased the blue so “saving” a few thousand will actually end up being a waste of money. Buy the blue and move on...

TimeOnHand · 16 May 2019, 11:13 AM

Both dials are amazing! I went with Blue... get the one that makes you smile every time you look at the watch!

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TimeOnHand · 16 May 2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eltonbalch

I love to spend money but I hate to waste it. The weird twist here is that buying the black dial will not make you happy and you will wish you’d purchased the blue so “saving” a few thousand will actually end up being a waste of money. Buy the blue and move on...

Those are some WIS wise words

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BakerView · 16 May 2019, 11:26 AM

Easy question.......BOTH. The blue stands on it's own, but I personally think the black is best done in WG with a leather strap. Good luck deciding.

Uppersouth · 16 May 2019, 11:28 AM

Only buy the one that excites you. Settling turns to regret. Dollars aside.

SS Oyster · 16 May 2019, 12:17 PM

Blue Dweller, but sea not sky

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t65tampa · 16 May 2019, 12:38 PM

I was able to choose between black and blue dial for my stainless steel Sky-Dweller. Decided on black as it suited me better and went with whatever I was wearing. The blue was really pretty, though.

I didn’t know the blue dial version was so popular, but didn’t matter as I was buying to wear, not to flip. You’ve got to get what you love.

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TheWatchEnthusiast · 16 May 2019, 12:45 PM

Looking for the blue I found the black dial and bought it. Not happy enough I continued looking for the blue. 4 months later got lucky and got the blue.
Bye bye black.

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Pongster · 16 May 2019, 12:59 PM

Am in a similar but not quite the same situation.

I know that the next Rolex i want is the Sky dweller. And clearly, the blue dial is the most beautiful to me.

So if it would only be my one and only Rolex, no brainer.

But if i look at my existing collection, it might not make sense to get blue. I already have three blue dialed Rolex watches.

Also, the premium is a big no-no for me. Would rather buy the all-WG than pay a premium for the SS/WG.

Since i still do not have an RG rolex and since i also want a choco dial, the RG Choco sky-d also appeals to me. So if i find one at a decent price, am getting it.

GreatHarry · 16 May 2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjin

You buy a watch to enjoy and not to show off that you are wearing a hard to get watch.

If you like the black as much as the blue, then in my books its a no brainer.

Save some $$$ and enjoy wearing the black!

Of course I am also totally unbiased....

This!

This might upset a good many on here, but I'm personally not a huge fan of coloured dials, at least on SS watches. The exception to the rule, IMHO is only on DJ's. However, I do fully understand why many do favour the blue dials on the Sky-Dweller.
The black dial on the Sky-Dweller really is very pleasing to the eye, certainly complimented by all of the text and the red 24 hour indicator.

zjd168 · 16 May 2019, 01:38 PM

wait for the blue

WWC · 16 May 2019, 01:42 PM

The blue carries a $4000USD premium over the black here where I am and at that monstrous price, I'd go for the black!

TradeWizard · 16 May 2019, 01:58 PM

blue just screams clean to me

16 May 2019, 11:13 AM	#37
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Both dials are amazing! I went with Blue... get the one that makes you smile every time you look at the watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

16 May 2019, 11:26 AM	#39
BakerView "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: "BG" Location: PacNW Watch: that I'm Jonesin 4 Posts: 626	Easy question.......BOTH. The blue stands on it's own, but I personally think the black is best done in WG with a leather strap. Good luck deciding. __________________ 116610LN, 326934BL, 116610LV, Tudor BB41, IWC tzc, Aerospace EVO, Tudor BB41, 116622, Fortis-705.21.11, Luminox original diver The watch you give up today for the next grail may one day become your grail: Rolex:116520, 16570, 216570, 116710LN, 16610LV, 16700, 116600 Panerai:PAM176, PAM1024, PAM88 Breitling:6.75, Aerospace x2, Chrono 44 GMT, Blackbird/utc, Bentley GT IWC:3717.

16 May 2019, 11:28 AM	#40
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,560	Only buy the one that excites you. Settling turns to regret. Dollars aside. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

16 May 2019, 12:38 PM	#42
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,217	Black vs Blue Dweller. I was able to choose between black and blue dial for my stainless steel Sky-Dweller. Decided on black as it suited me better and went with whatever I was wearing. The blue was really pretty, though. I didn’t know the blue dial version was so popular, but didn’t matter as I was buying to wear, not to flip. You’ve got to get what you love. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

16 May 2019, 01:42 PM	#47
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	The blue carries a $4000USD premium over the black here where I am and at that monstrous price, I'd go for the black! __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

16 May 2019, 07:18 AM	#31
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	I bought the white when I could and can still own whatever. To me it is the most classic and by far easiest to read.

16 May 2019, 07:41 AM	#32
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	I prefer black and white over the blue, but I'm also not a fan of blue dials. I made a thread a while back asking why the blue was so much more popular, and apparently it's just because people like blue dials (?) (still not sure on the reason tbh)

16 May 2019, 07:44 AM	#33
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,139	I prefer white, but own none of them. I’m more of a diver/gmt guy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2019, 10:07 AM	#34
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,042	The blue is a stunning watch. Period. And I think there would be very few that will disagree. That's the reason behinds it's popularity. The same goes for the blue DJ41. The black is very nice, but black dialed watches of one sort or another are everywhere. A nice blue dial is something to behold and that includes Ice blue on Platinum Rolex watches and also includes the D-blue. See the pattern

16 May 2019, 10:22 AM	#36
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	I love to spend money but I hate to waste it. The weird twist here is that buying the black dial will not make you happy and you will wish you’d purchased the blue so “saving” a few thousand will actually end up being a waste of money. Buy the blue and move on...

16 May 2019, 12:17 PM	#41
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,139	Blue Dweller, but sea not sky Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2019, 12:45 PM	#43
TheWatchEnthusiast 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: John Location: US Watch: 116610LV,SD43,BLNR Posts: 488	Looking for the blue I found the black dial and bought it. Not happy enough I continued looking for the blue. 4 months later got lucky and got the blue. Bye bye black. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2019, 12:59 PM	#44
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Am in a similar but not quite the same situation. I know that the next Rolex i want is the Sky dweller. And clearly, the blue dial is the most beautiful to me. So if it would only be my one and only Rolex, no brainer. But if i look at my existing collection, it might not make sense to get blue. I already have three blue dialed Rolex watches. Also, the premium is a big no-no for me. Would rather buy the all-WG than pay a premium for the SS/WG. Since i still do not have an RG rolex and since i also want a choco dial, the RG Choco sky-d also appeals to me. So if i find one at a decent price, am getting it.

16 May 2019, 01:38 PM	#46
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	wait for the blue

16 May 2019, 01:58 PM	#48
TradeWizard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: William Location: Birmingham, AL Watch: AP 15400st Posts: 43	blue just screams clean to me __________________ Collection: '89 Pepsi, '92 Bluesy, '14 Thor Yachty, Breitling TransOcean For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul? - Jesus

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