Chromatic Fugue
1903
poll: RO dial color preferences
I have been very seriously considering the purchase of a 15300, and my initial color preference has been white. But some of today's photos on this board have shown the quite different allure of black 15300s, and one of those is available at my local AD. So if you have a preference, please vote it: white, black, or blue. Admittedly this is a frivolous poll. And I know that I shouldn't care what others like; what matters is what *I* like, etc. But I'm curious nonetheless. Thanks! - Jon
poll: RO dial color preferences
I have been very seriously considering the purchase of a 15300, and my initial color preference has been white. But some of today's photos on this board have shown the quite different allure of black 15300s, and one of those is available at my local AD. S...
Black
Black is my personal favourite ......... and my choice when I got one. Although I think white shows off the dial best. And I am told the price for the blue dial is the worst amongst the 3 in the residual market. Blue is very nice in the flesh, if u dun mi...
+1 on the black dial
Hi Jon, Are you consider one color over the other? Looking forward to your pics Regards, ED-209
Blue!
Less formal than the silver, more distinctive than the black---which is nice, but is so "standard" for a sports watch, even one as luxurious and fine as the Royal Oak (15300 or otherwise). I've never regretted my choice of the blue dial, and feel it offer...
I prefer black dial..........
because it looks sportier than the white dial. The white dial makes the watch look bigger due to the light color background.
Black for me!
Hello Chromatic fugue! I perfer the black dials, which one are you leaning towards? IMO, the AP shade of blue on the 15300 is nice too, can't go wrong with either colors. -MW
surprising results
I would have expected more than one vote for white! I am indeed choosing between white and black (I've never seen blue in the metal, and it's not available at my AD, which is the only AP AD within a 300 mile radius of here). Black looks great in these pho...
white makes the watch look bigger
I have a white one, it brings out the tapestry pattern much better. Also, if you have a medium / big wrist 6.5" or above, you want a bigger watch. AP RO is 39mm diameter, with a white dial, it looks bigger than 39mm. See the pic....
Interesting observation!
Hello ivanclai! Thanks for sharing the AP wrist shot, Iever thought about the white dial appearing to be optically larger. -MW
wow, nicolas
That's an extraordinary watch; I believe I saw the long thread posted on this when you had finished with the restoration. Congratulations -- and I have no idea where you come up with these vintage gems. (Your collection alone makes me want to move to Fran...
Yes, I already posted some pics of it some time ago
You're always welcome here, CF... Best, Nicolas
NICO you better watch your back every time you walk down the street
coz i'll be hunting you down for that beauty. i know your in PARIS so be careful i'll be sweeping the streets looking for that handsome piece that patina is to die for....
I want to vote for Amanico's color. I prefer the original color from 1972...
I didn't know what was the name for this color, but I'm glad someone posted it.
duly noted
It is indeed sublime -- and the closest color designation I can think of for it is "dark copper," though that doesn't do it justice.
another white vote
Well, it seems I am in the minority as I prefer the white dial 15300 by a mile. I would say that though as I have one! The waffle dial is much more a feature.
Mine is a white.
I am pretty much a monochrome person. I picked a white 15300 mainly because I had too many black-dialed watches at that time.