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View Poll Results: Favorite dial color
Black 101 43.91%
White 19 8.26%
Silver 5 2.17%
Blue 87 37.83%
Green 15 6.52%
Other 3 1.30%
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:20 PM   #1
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Which dial color is the most popular?

Regardless of the model and the metal, which color dial you like the most?
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:24 PM   #2
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Polar for me on the 16570/216570. Must be the contrast of the black surrounds on the crisp white dial, really just pops.
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:26 PM   #3
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1. Green
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:26 PM   #4
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Depends on the watch, really. But when I have had a choice, I tend to go black.
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:29 PM   #5
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Depends on the watch

I prefer white dials

The BLNR would look awful with a white dial
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Old 23 August 2019, 10:36 PM   #6
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Old 23 August 2019, 11:24 PM   #7
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Old 23 August 2019, 11:32 PM   #8
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Black, Green, Blue.
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Old 23 August 2019, 11:37 PM   #9
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It really depends on the reference for me.

This blue sunburst is probably my favorite dial of all.

That said, its hard to argue with the piano black Rolex dials

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Old 24 August 2019, 12:10 AM   #10
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Black is the most versatile; however, a blue dial in the collection makes for a nice change every now and then.
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:23 AM   #11
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Blue green and black.

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Old 24 August 2019, 12:25 AM   #12
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Rhodium and chocolate for me, with some champagne on the side, please.


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Old 24 August 2019, 12:28 AM   #13
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Black is the most common color in my collection, but quite a few colors are represented.

Each has its own appeal.
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:29 AM   #14
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Most watches tend to have a black dial as stock. If there is an option, then I guess that blue is more desirable
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Old 24 August 2019, 02:33 AM   #16
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OP, think these are two separate questions.

1. Pretty sure black is most popular color if you go by sales
2. Favorite color for me is also probably black but blue a close second and depends on watch.


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Old 24 August 2019, 03:04 AM   #17
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Single best dial on this planet is the blue dial on the current TT and YG Submariner .

Black ...never tire of a black dial
White ...alternative dial for now and then
Silver and champagne ...classic and heritage
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Old 24 August 2019, 03:13 AM   #18
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It really depends on the reference for me.

This blue sunburst is probably my favorite dial of all.

That said, its hard to argue with the piano black Rolex dials

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Old 24 August 2019, 03:38 AM   #19
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Just as I predicted, Black then blue.
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Old 24 August 2019, 03:43 AM   #20
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Really dependent on model. If I had to generalize I would agree with others the most popular are black then blue.

Some state that "green is the new blue" which is true to an extent. It's trending and hot right now, but I don't think it will ever be as universally popular as blue long-term.
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Old 24 August 2019, 04:23 AM   #21
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Even though most of my watches are black dials, white dials really sing to me! If there was a white and black dial Pepsi I would certainly pick white there
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Old 24 August 2019, 04:41 AM   #22
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Black looks great but lacks the shine and burst effects of the blue and green dials.

There's nothing quite as eye catching as the green dial of a sub LVc.
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Old 24 August 2019, 04:49 AM   #23
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Black. No question.
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Old 24 August 2019, 06:03 AM   #24
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Blue can be more special but can’t go wrong with black
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Old 24 August 2019, 08:18 AM   #25
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I prefer blue but I suspect black is most popular.
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:02 PM   #26
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:22 PM   #27
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:28 PM   #28
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:29 PM   #29
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Always a fight between Black and Blue.

Hence the popularity of the BLNR.
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Old 24 August 2019, 12:39 PM   #30
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