Journe1304
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Why the hate?
I’ve longed planned on getting a black dial RO Diver 15710. But I have a Panerai Luminor that has a lot of similarities. Obviously, the 15710 is the much finer piece in every respect, but they’re both black dial, steel, large, rubber-strapped, sport watches. So when the white dial came out (true white, not the ‘silver’ dial they replaced), I was really attracted to it because it’s still a 15710 but I could see myself wearing it differently than my Panerai. I know the new dial colors have been polarizing, and although it won’t necessarily influence my decision, I’m curious as to why people dislike the new colors...
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Why the hate?
I’ve longed planned on getting a black dial RO Diver 15710. But I have a Panerai Luminor that has a lot of similarities. Obviously, the 15710 is the much finer piece in every respect, but they’re both black dial, steel, large, rubber-strapped, sport watch...
it's not real hate, it is just the chosen colors wich I don't like.
I own the 15703 and the 15707CB, wich I both adore lot. The 15707CE is very cool, as are the Geneva boutique lime green. As you see, I do like colors on the diver, only wish they had gone for something else then the current collection.
The new colors are great as summer watches
But depending on the culture at your workplace, the more restrained black dial variant might be more appropriate. J ...
I hate the new colors
They are ghastly and it bugs me to no end that AP will do this. Actually, I was told not to express my opinion on this in case it offends some owners but since you ask for opinions, I supposed it's OK for me to say. I think the new colors especially the p...
Thanks for your views
For my part, I’m not in the least bit offended because, as you say, I solicited thoughts. Thanks for chiming in.
Agreed
I agree generally with your thoughts, though I’ll say that I think some of the new colors are more restrained than others. I think I could wear the white dial without anyone doing a double take, but I think the brighter candy-colored ones would attract so...
It is often the case, when a watch came first with a dial for some years, and receives, after a while, a new or several colors. It disturbs. Not hate, though.
After, it is indeed up to you to like it or not. Look at your heart! All the best, Nicolas
I like the new colors
For me the best one is the Black Dial , i am considering now purchasing the White dial, the others colors are also good , but not for everyday use
Does not bother me at all. Good to have choices.
I actually find much humor in remarks like "what is the brand doing" "they are selling out and are not true to themselves" "I lost all respect for the brand"... (this last one is my favorite, because the respect is lost, then when a new hot Offshore or Ro...
I agree that choice is good.
People get upset that not all of the choices suit them, which is of course the point of having many options. Live and let live.
