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Love the blue face.
A few years ago I was looking at Breitling’s B2 and Hercules and was amazed on how many were available with a blue face. At the time I ended buying a Zenith DeLuca ( you guessed it, also blue faced) and couldn’t be more pleased with the look. While I love and appreciate all color faces, blue is by far my favorite.
Thanks,
Wojo
Super cool picture 👏🏻
That is quite a rarely seen Zenith, looks great and a keeper I’m sure.
Thanks, wojo.
It's not a new phenomenon as seen in 2004
RaymondS,
Here is a Brightz Blue watch from WAKO store in Tokyo circa 2004.....
MTF
Seiko BRIGHTZ Chronograph 2004 Limited Edition
I’m sure there will be a blue watch by some major brands every year...
But if every major watch fair, there is a striking blue star, then it’s a winning formula.
Eg. Aquanaut 20th 5168G, 5650G, Nautilus 40th anniversary, Omega 2016 CK2998, Rolex 2017 SkyDweller...2018 PP 5740G
Rgds
Raymond
Eg. Aquanaut 20th 5168G, 5650G, Nautilus 40th anniversary, Omega 2016 CK2998, Rolex 2017 SkyDweller...2018 PP 5740G
Rgds
Raymond
Does not apply to me.
My very first high end watch was a Panerai 87D. That was 2001. I had no black, no silver, no nothing... just a Blue Bomba 
But your favorite of all, the iconic AP 15202 ST Jumbo, not blue 😉? [nt]
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Blue's not new. But your 5000 posts are!
Congrats! Now more lobster and cheeseburgers and french fries.
I know, just noticed many recent years hot cookies are blue...
Thanks my friend, saving some tummy room for Paris and Lisbon in 2 weeks 😬
It didn’t fly till this year, wonder why?
I know there was a different thread talking about spill over demand.
I’m just noticing every Baselworld or SIHH in recent years, there will be a blue watch in high demand.
As my reply to MTF above, look at PP 5168G, 5650G, 40th anniversary 5711p/5976g and this year’s hottest watch 5740g...
I’m just noticing every Baselworld or SIHH in recent years, there will be a blue watch in high demand.
As my reply to MTF above, look at PP 5168G, 5650G, 40th anniversary 5711p/5976g and this year’s hottest watch 5740g...
I agree there is most definitely a trend
You find it in clothes as well. Indigo dye with trendy Japanese brands. Prada promoting black with blue for years - something that used to be a big no-go. For me, I own 3 blue watches. But blue has always been my color since I was a child. It carries a special meaning in my worm and to me blue is not just blue but hues and different moods. So I have chosen the Watches with care, so that when the trend passes, it still makes sense to me that they are blue.
That is quite an impressive line up of blue watches 👍🏻👏🏻
Very very attractive indeed, so it’s a long lasting color.
Agree , i love blue dails , but since last year my love for Salmon dails is growing a lot too 😉 [nt]
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You have some very nice blue watches
Blue is not just blue - so different moods and energy
Nice GO 👍🏻...now your a member of the blue man group 😁
Men’s shirt in blue matches great with black pants.
G O has championed blue . . .
. . . for their dials . . .
. . . since the turn of the century.
Art
Nice....I guess now Blue Mondays aren't a bad thing for us watch nerds :) [nt]
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IWC had a blue yachtclub in 1968 already, and here is my father`s Jaquet Droz from 1971 , sligthly a purple fade so `Regal` as another member suggested ;-)
So, blue has been around for a long time and is here to stay i think. Back in the day it was reserved for Platinum cases (PP and IWC ) but now it sells more watches as a 2nd or 3rd iteration of a model in years after introduction ( Black Bay ) What does seem like a new trend, or revival ( Silberstein ), is the Multi color watch as the Omega Ultraman and Hodxxxx MK40 show. For the new kids or millenials ? whatever that may be. Maybe inspired by the smart watches with colorful display?
HAGWE
Definitely there will be blue watches every now and then...
I only noticed in recent years of major watch fairs, the sought after and high demand watches has been blue, see my reply to MTF and ChristianDK above.
Thanks for the input....and agree a splash of orange is here, like ultraman and new Aquanaut 5968 for the younger generation.
Thanks for the input....and agree a splash of orange is here, like ultraman and new Aquanaut 5968 for the younger generation.
Thanks Raymond, maybe designers are now looking at the 70`s for more inspiration after all the recent 60`s re issues ? The 70`s brought a lot of colourfull watches and funky designs.
And orange was very popular in the 70`s in many watches as well as interiour design. Although i do hope it doesnt get back into swing with seats and sofa`s ….
That’s true, recent years is all about reissue and tributes too, good point.
Maybe designers ran out of ideas 🤣 or the used market and auction prices for them are too good so brands capitalize on the trend.
Well it’s a free market and consumer is king now.
Well it’s a free market and consumer is king now.
Blue isn’t a trend.
Traditionally blue was reserved for platinum or special edition watches which to some extent it still is. The right shade of blue for me blends much better with steel than standard black. Decide for yourself
You’re right, and I think blue is easier to work with to make the watch more attractive...
In this example I will take the blue dial too....Thanks rip9er.