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MAT4150 · 8 December 2023, 02:07 AM

Have the opportunity to pick up a blue or grey 37mm RO and wondering for long-term wearers how do the colors compare? I slightly lean towards the grey because I see so few grey dial watches and just seems more unique but know the blue is a classic. Does the grey wind up blending in too much with the rest of the watch or is it fairly readable out? Have seen the 37 grey in person but only a 41 in blue. But would appreciate folks' thoughts!

ikincooper · 8 December 2023, 02:14 AM

All I can add is that I find the blue looks smaller than the grey which may or may not be a concern for you.

Both great pieces

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spellmanski · 8 December 2023, 02:33 AM

Personally. I'd go grey but I know there are lot of people out there who love the grey. Always go with your gut - sounds like you already know!!

In-N-Out · 8 December 2023, 02:33 AM

When it comes to a steel time and date RO….it ain’t a RO unless it’s blue

SoylentGreenChi · 8 December 2023, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ikincooper

All I can add is that I find the blue looks smaller than the grey which may or may not be a concern for you.

Both great pieces

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Can’t emphasize this enough. The dial is undersized on the 37mm, and the grey dial helps correct/hide that visually.

Ashj52 · 8 December 2023, 02:58 AM

Also depends I think on what colours you like to dress with - I wear darker shades and feel that the grey suited me better. Blue is beautiful, can't go wrong with either!

MAT4150 · 9 December 2023, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

Can’t emphasize this enough. The dial is undersized on the 37mm, and the grey dial helps correct/hide that visually.

Very helpful! My wrists are about 6 in so definitely on the smaller side but good flag on how the colors look.

MAT4150 · 9 December 2023, 05:11 AM

All very useful! For context other blue watches I'm looking at are Breguet 7337 or 7137. Don't really seem to see many other grey watches that catch my eye.

piratfisk · 9 December 2023, 09:30 AM

Tried on the grey in the store. I had some issue with legibility of the hands against the dial. I registered interest in the dark or light blue dials for that reason.

watchyouseek · 9 December 2023, 05:49 PM

Definitely the grey. The grey gives it a nice monochromatic look.

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Palex · 9 December 2023, 06:33 PM

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

ikincooper · 9 December 2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Palex

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

both beautiful and indeed this thread has been missing photos!

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mikef82 · 10 December 2023, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Palex

Maybe I can help with some photos.

The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

Wow!! Looks so good.

Do you have more photos of both dials? Stuck on the same boat 👀

RyanO · 10 December 2023, 10:53 AM

I was given the choice a few years ago of the blue or ruthenium grey 15500, went with the grey, it’s mercurial and far more special IMO. Go grey and you won’t regret it.

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t128 · 10 December 2023, 12:38 PM

My 2c:
If it’s going to be your one-and-done Royal Oak, go classic blue dial
If you’re looking to collect, full monochrome grey/SS is truly something else

matthew P · 10 December 2023, 12:42 PM

Having looked at both in person I feel that the way you want to wear it / time of day also may play into the decision.

The blue seems to absolutely pop in sunlight but in shade and blue light it’s more muted / blue green in feel…… the grey seems to wash out dark silver in hard sunlight but in muted light or in the evening it gets more contrast and a darker grey color that I really like

Same session at AP house on the balcony, mid day…. Full sun and shade

I also agree that the blue wears / looks larger on wrist than the blue dial from what I can tell.

With my 7 inch wrist that’s really playing into my preference for the grey

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

Palex · 11 December 2023, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mikef82

Wow!! Looks so good.

Do you have more photos of both dials? Stuck on the same boat

Sure;-)

matthew P · 11 December 2023, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew P

Having looked at both in person I feel that the way you want to wear it / time of day also may play into the decision.

The blue seems to absolutely pop in sunlight but in shade and blue light it’s more muted / blue green in feel…… the grey seems to wash out dark silver in hard sunlight but in muted light or in the evening it gets more contrast and a darker grey color that I really like

Same session at AP house on the balcony, mid day…. Full sun and shade

I also agree that the blue wears / looks larger on wrist than the blue dial from what I can tell.

With my 7 inch wrist that’s really playing into my preference for the grey

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

Sorry…. Rushed the text and now can’t edit the mistakes

Summary
Blue shines in day light / full sun but looks smaller on wrist due to dial separating from case

Grey is a dark silver in full sunlight with washed out / harder to read handset but looks magnificent in the shade or at night with a darker grey color . Grey dial blends with case to present larger on wrist

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

Palex · 11 December 2023, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Palex

Sure;-)

Edit: In the fourth photo the blue watch is a 15500!

nathanwind · 10 April 2024, 10:36 AM

MAT4150 - curious which color did you end up going with? I'm currently in the middle of the blue vs grey debate myself....I have a YM with the blue dial which I love, so not sure if I should venture towards the grey - or stick with the color(s) I like. Just wondering where you ended up (and if you've got any buyers remorse on the color choice : ).

rjohnston713 · 24 April 2024, 12:22 PM

Is this a reasonable request from the AD as a first watch with no purchase history? I have been on the waitlist for over 2 years at the Atlanta AD for a 37mm RO due to wrist size, they said some people wait 4 years even for the 37mm versions...

worldofoyster · 26 April 2024, 03:43 AM

i normally would go with blue, but the grey looks good here

sechsgang · 26 April 2024, 04:55 AM

I have the grey dial and honestly, its fire. I do have a jumbo with blue dial though so didnt need two from the same company. REALLY love the 37 though, its a great vintage gentleman's size.

matthew P · 10 July 2024, 03:00 PM

I chose the grey …… 10 month wait
Extremely happy with the color and the size.

..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

IGY · 10 July 2024, 07:39 PM

There is no bad choice. I've tried on both and ended up choosing the blue. But I'd be happy with either. The grey also looks particularly good on the 38mm chrono.

SN2354 · 11 July 2024, 03:59 AM

blue is always good!!!

Benzsiam · 14 July 2024, 07:21 AM

Go with the one you love to see on your wrist. In general blue always commands higher price in secondary market.

WatchEater666 · 14 July 2024, 08:02 AM

Personally I like the monochromatic look of the grey

ts3 · 14 July 2024, 09:20 AM

I like grey over blue unless it is a Jumbo (no matter which, being aware that the blue of the Jumbos changed somewhat over time).

Octagon Guy · 14 July 2024, 11:00 AM

If your focus is on value, go blue. Aesthetic wise, go grey. It's totally another level to look at.

8 December 2023, 02:07 AM	#1
MAT4150 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: USA Posts: 82	Royal Oak 37mm Blue vs Grey Have the opportunity to pick up a blue or grey 37mm RO and wondering for long-term wearers how do the colors compare? I slightly lean towards the grey because I see so few grey dial watches and just seems more unique but know the blue is a classic. Does the grey wind up blending in too much with the rest of the watch or is it fairly readable out? Have seen the 37 grey in person but only a 41 in blue. But would appreciate folks' thoughts!

8 December 2023, 02:58 AM	#6
Ashj52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 401	Also depends I think on what colours you like to dress with - I wear darker shades and feel that the grey suited me better. Blue is beautiful, can't go wrong with either! __________________ Rolex Datejust / Rolex Day-Date Olive / Rolex OP36 Turquoise / AP Royal Oak Grey 15510ST/ Patek 5205-R Olive/ Patek 5167R / Patek 5212a

9 December 2023, 09:30 AM	#9
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,265	Tried on the grey in the store. I had some issue with legibility of the hands against the dial. I registered interest in the dark or light blue dials for that reason. __________________ What's the time? It's time to get ill. Wishlist: 128236; 16202BC; 5396G

14 July 2024, 07:21 AM	#27
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	Go with the one you love to see on your wrist. In general blue always commands higher price in secondary market. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

8 December 2023, 02:14 AM	#2
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 818	All I can add is that I find the blue looks smaller than the grey which may or may not be a concern for you. Both great pieces Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2023, 02:33 AM	#3
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 437	Personally. I'd go grey but I know there are lot of people out there who love the grey. Always go with your gut - sounds like you already know!!

8 December 2023, 02:33 AM	#4
In-N-Out "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 857	When it comes to a steel time and date RO….it ain’t a RO unless it’s blue

9 December 2023, 05:11 AM	#8
MAT4150 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: USA Posts: 82	All very useful! For context other blue watches I'm looking at are Breguet 7337 or 7137. Don't really seem to see many other grey watches that catch my eye.

9 December 2023, 05:49 PM	#10
watchyouseek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 146	Definitely the grey. The grey gives it a nice monochromatic look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2023, 06:33 PM	#11
Palex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: --- Posts: 689	Maybe I can help with some photos. The blue is a 15550, the grey a 15450

10 December 2023, 10:53 AM	#14
RyanO 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,119	I was given the choice a few years ago of the blue or ruthenium grey 15500, went with the grey, it’s mercurial and far more special IMO. Go grey and you won’t regret it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2023, 12:38 PM	#15
t128 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Sydney Posts: 3	My 2c: If it’s going to be your one-and-done Royal Oak, go classic blue dial If you’re looking to collect, full monochrome grey/SS is truly something else

10 December 2023, 12:42 PM	#16
matthew P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 449	Having looked at both in person I feel that the way you want to wear it / time of day also may play into the decision. The blue seems to absolutely pop in sunlight but in shade and blue light it’s more muted / blue green in feel…… the grey seems to wash out dark silver in hard sunlight but in muted light or in the evening it gets more contrast and a darker grey color that I really like Same session at AP house on the balcony, mid day…. Full sun and shade I also agree that the blue wears / looks larger on wrist than the blue dial from what I can tell. With my 7 inch wrist that’s really playing into my preference for the grey ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

10 April 2024, 10:36 AM	#20
nathanwind "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Jason Lavender Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 1	MAT4150 - curious which color did you end up going with? I'm currently in the middle of the blue vs grey debate myself....I have a YM with the blue dial which I love, so not sure if I should venture towards the grey - or stick with the color(s) I like. Just wondering where you ended up (and if you've got any buyers remorse on the color choice : ).

24 April 2024, 12:22 PM	#21
rjohnston713 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 92	Is this a reasonable request from the AD as a first watch with no purchase history? I have been on the waitlist for over 2 years at the Atlanta AD for a 37mm RO due to wrist size, they said some people wait 4 years even for the 37mm versions...

26 April 2024, 03:43 AM	#22
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,306	i normally would go with blue, but the grey looks good here

26 April 2024, 04:55 AM	#23
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	I have the grey dial and honestly, its fire. I do have a jumbo with blue dial though so didnt need two from the same company. REALLY love the 37 though, its a great vintage gentleman's size.

10 July 2024, 03:00 PM	#24
matthew P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 449	I chose the grey …… 10 month wait Extremely happy with the color and the size. ..Explorer & Spring Diver - I’m just here for the photos..

10 July 2024, 07:39 PM	#25
IGY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: UK Posts: 220	There is no bad choice. I've tried on both and ended up choosing the blue. But I'd be happy with either. The grey also looks particularly good on the 38mm chrono.

11 July 2024, 03:59 AM	#26
SN2354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NY Posts: 137	blue is always good!!!

14 July 2024, 08:02 AM	#28
WatchEater666 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,940	Personally I like the monochromatic look of the grey

14 July 2024, 09:20 AM	#29
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,478	I like grey over blue unless it is a Jumbo (no matter which, being aware that the blue of the Jumbos changed somewhat over time).

14 July 2024, 11:00 AM	#30
Octagon Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 239	If your focus is on value, go blue. Aesthetic wise, go grey. It's totally another level to look at.

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