Every week on Sunday morning we (hopefully) entertain you with a series of watches that share a common theme. While this can be anything, we revisit the topics from time to time to see what's new and fresh. One of the most popular topics of discussion is color, and that's why we're revisiting one of the mainstays of dial tones: blue! Long is considered a classic dial color, Blue dials are everywherebut these add a few extra sprinkles. With that in mind, here are six watches with beautiful textured blue dials!
Grand Seiko Moonlit Birch SLGW007
Grand Seiko is the king of dials with a seemingly endless array of creative and expressive examples. Whether it's color or texture, a new Grand Seiko is almost guaranteed to deliver on both fronts. One of the newest models is the Moonlit Birch SLGW007. This sophisticated hand-wound GS has a beautiful navy blue dial with a birch bark texture. The dial is said to resemble a birch tree illuminated by moonlight. There's also a clever power reserve indicator on the back to keep the dial as clean as possible. The SLGW007 is worn on a blue leather strap 10,200 euros.
For more information, visit Grand-Seiko.com.
Quick facts – 38.6 mm x 9.95 mm – Brushed and Zaratsu polished stainless steel case – Sapphire crystal front and back – 30 m water resistance – Navy blue birch bark textured dial – Applied, faceted and polished hour markers and hands – Caliber 9SA5, hand-wound – 36,000 vibrations per hour (Hi-Beat) – 80 hour power reserve – Direct Dual Impulse escapement – hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve (back) – textured blue leather strap with folding clasp – permanent collection – 10,200 euros
For 1000 your mouth is watering
What better texture to highlight a blue dive watch face than a wave pattern? It is a recipe that has been applied to many dive watches from many brands over many years. And on top of that, it fits perfectly and offers more than just color. We chose this ultra-rugged Oris Aquis Pro 1,000M, which features a light-dark blue gradient dial with horizontal wavy grooves. Simple but very effective! At 49.5 mm x 16.6 mm it is a very large watch, but it is easy to wear thanks to its titanium case. It comes on a supple blue rubber strap with Oris' adjustable Sliding Sledge folding clasp and costs 3,400 CHF.
Further information can be found at Oris.ch.
Quick facts – 49.5 mm x 16.6 mm – titanium case, black DLC coating – ceramic bezel with rotating security system – sapphire crystal – solid case back – 1,000 m water resistance – blue dial with gradient and wave pattern – applied markers and hands with SLN – Oris caliber 733 (Sellita SW200-1) – automatic winding – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 41 hour power reserve – blue rubber strap with complementary black rubber strap in the box – adjustable sliding sledge folding clasp, titanium – 3,400 CHF
GoS Maze Fullerö sword
The Swedish indie watch manufacturer GoS is known for its expertise in Damascus steel. The latest creation is the Völund Fullerö sword, inspired by an ancient Viking blade found in Völund, Sweden in 1969. Its dial is a true work of art, made from a solid piece of Damascus steel. Multiple layers of two types of steel are used: these are forged together, cut into pieces, restacked and re-forged before being acid etched and colored by hand. The result is simply spectacular! It is based on a La Joux-Perret G101 automatic watch with a custom rotor and is worn on a black Moose leather strap with an optional Viking braid motif. The price is $12,500 excl. VAT
For more information, visit GoSWatches.com.
Quick facts – 41.5 mm x 11 mm – Stainless steel case, brushed and polished – Bezel with engraved Viking braid – Hand-cut crown – Damascus steel dial, hand-made – Sapphire crystal index ring with SLN – Spearhead-shaped hands – La Joux-Perret G101, automatic – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 65 hour power reserve – Custom rotor with Triskele medallion – black elk leather bracelet with (optional) Viking braided motif – pin buckle made of damascus steel – $12,500 excl. VAT (also available in Raw Steel and Glowing Steel versions)
Citizen Tsuyosa 60 automatic
At the much cheaper end of the spectrum we have the Citizen Tsuyosa 60 Automatic. This absolute bargain watch showcases great style, especially in the recently introduced rose gold plated configuration. The classic royal blue dial features a concentric, embossed guilloche pattern and gold-tone applied markers and hands. It also features a new Jubilee-style (for lack of a better word) multi-link bracelet with polished center links. Retail for only 379 euros, It is extremely difficult to find something to complain about. Ok, maybe the accuracy rating of the movement, but they generally run well within Citizen's stated range of -20/+40 seconds per day.
The caseback of an uncoated Tsuyosa 60 Automatic for reference.
For more information, visit CitizenWatch.eu or CitizenWatch-Global.com.
Quick facts – 40 mm x 11.7 mm – Stainless steel case with rose gold coating – Sapphire crystal – Mineral glass back – Offset crown – 50 m water resistant – Blue dial with concentrically embossed guilloché pattern – Applied markers and hands, luminous – Caliber 8310, in-house movement – Automatic winding – 21,600 vibrations per hour – 60 hour power reserve – Anniversary steel bracelet, rose gold plated – concealed folding clasp – 379 euros
Louis Erard 2340
Louis Erard, probably best known for his many creative collaborations with independent watchmakers, recently introduced his integrated sports watch collection. Named after the zip code of Louis Erard's headquarters in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, 2340, it is a design that brings something different and characteristic to the segment. It's available in Deep Blue or Slate Blue (also Mint Green, but that's beside the point), with horizontal gadroons throughout. This is housed in a molded titanium case with an integrated titanium bracelet and further gadroons as a finishing touch. It is powered by a high-quality Sellita SW300-1 automatic and retails for around 100 euros CHF 2,990.
For more information, visit LouisErard.com.
Quick facts – 40 mm x 8.95 mm – molded titanium case, brushed and polished – sapphire crystal – solid case back – 50 m water resistance – deep blue or slate blue dial with horizontal gadroons – applied logo – markers and hands with SLN – Sellita SW300-1, automatic – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 56 hour power reserve – integrated titanium bracelet, brushed and polished – concealed spring-loaded butterfly clasp – CHF 2,990
Antarctica Mount Erebus Stone Cap
No matter what Czapek puts on his Antarctique dial, it always ends up looking incredible. The latest proof of this is the Antarctique Mount Erebus Stone, available in three variations, including this rose gold example with a lapis lazuli dial. Because it is a natural material, each specimen has a unique shade of blue and a mix of spots. The applied indices and hands have luminous inserts and around the back you have a full view of the brand's own SXH5 caliber. It is available with a rubber strap or an integrated rose gold bracelet and is limited to 10 pieces per year at a price of 44,000 francs (rubber band) or 66,000 francs (Rose gold bracelet).
For more information, visit Czapek.com.
Quick facts – 40.5 mm x 10.6 mm – 18 carat rose gold case, brushed and polished – screw-down crown – front and back made of sapphire crystal – dial made of natural lapis lazuli stone – applied indices and sword-shaped hands with luminous inserts – caliber SXH5, manufacture – micro-rotor automatic – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 60 hours Power reserve – integrated rose gold bracelet with micro-adjustable butterfly clasp – also available with rubber strap – limited to 10 pieces per year – 43,000 francs (rubber) or 66,000 francs (Bracelet)
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