As one of the hottest styles in the watch world, blue dial watches have stolen our attention lately. See our favourite timepieces with the aesthetically pleasing blue dials.
1. Hermès Slim d’Hermès GMT
Hermès unveiled the latest Slim d’Hermès line which embodies essentials like simplicity imbued with rigorous discipline and aesthetic balance as the unmistakable signatures of the collection. Equipped with a micro-rotor that drives a dual-time reading complete with two day/night indicators for home time and travel time, this particular watch beautifully showcases how the maison devotes considerable attention to details. The broad blue dial comes with a distinctive font and slim numerals with spaces between them, while the movement bridges are hand- chamfered and adorned with a sprinkling of H motifs. With the slender elegance of the rose gold case gracing the new Slim d’Hermès GMT, this particular dual timezone version surely becomes the ideal companion for today’s globetrotter.
CASE SIZE: 39.5mm
CASE MATERIAL: 750 5N Rose Gold
DIAL: Blue Dial
MOVEMENT: Ultra-thin Hermès manufacture movement H1950
POWER RESERVE: 42 hours
STRAP: Matt Abyss Blue Alligator
WATER RESISTANCE: 30m
2. Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGR321
A deep respect for nature lies at the very heart of every Grand Seiko watch. recently, the brand unveiled the Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SBGr321 which is inspired by the brilliant blue sky over Mt. Iwate at dawn that greets the watchmakers and technicians of the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi—especially when it is tinged with the red of the morning sun. The blue of the dial is echoed in the vivid blue of the titanium sections of the oscillating weight and a red ring inside the sapphire crystal case back mirrors the glow of the morning sun. In short, this watch respects the nature of time itself in the serenity of its design.
CASE SIZE: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIAL: Blue Dial
MOVEMENT: Caliber 9S65
POWER RESERVE: 72 Hours
STRAP: Stainless Steel Bracelet
WATER RESISTANCE: 100m
3. Patek Philippe Ref. 7234G-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
The ref. 7234G-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time from Patek Philippe features a blue aviator-style dial that’s highly legible even in the dark thanks to its luminous numerals and hands. As the name suggests, the watch also comes with the travel time system, which is part of the Caliber 324 S C FUS self-winding movement that’s designed with convenience and foolproofness in mind. The ref. 7234G-001 features separate day/night indicators. There is the local window at 9 o’clock for local time and also a home window at 3 o’clock for home time. As a final addition, there’s a patented safety lock that will prevent unintended adjustment of the local time.
CASE SIZE: 37.5mm
CASE MATERIAL: White Gold
DIAL: Blue Varnished
STRAP: Shiny Navy-blue Calfskin Strap
MOVEMENT: Caliber 324 S C Fus
POWER RESERVE: 45 Hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 60m
4. Bell & Ross BR 05 Blue Gold
Bell & Ross’ Br 05 Blue Gold combines elegance and sophistication in an integrated design. Its satin-finished and polished 18K rose gold case offers a subtle contrast to its navy-blue sunray dial, while the 18L rose gold sapphire case-back gracefully showcases the Br-CAL.321. mechanism with a 360-degree golden oscillating weight. Thanks to its square shape, its intense blue dial that boosts the golden tone and provides elegance and refinement to this timeless sport-chic watch, its round dial ensuring optimum legibility, its broad dimensions, and the efficiency of its functional design, Bell & Ross’ Br 05 Blue Gold is a precious ally for urban explorers in their everyday adventures.
CASE SIZE: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: Satin-finished and polished 18K rose gold
DIAL: Blue Sunray Dial
STRAP: Satin-finished and polished 18K rose gold bracelet
MOVEMENT: Calibre BR-CAL 321
POWER RESERVE: 38 Hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 100m
5. Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue”
Ever faithful to its long tradition of blue sports watches, Tudor released a “Navy Blue” version of its flagship model the Black Bay Fifty-Eight this year. Just like other models in the Black Bay range, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” adopts Tudor’s characteristic angular hands known as “Snowflake” that appeared in the brand’s 1969 catalogue.
Aside to that, we can also see the blue matt domed dial that’s grained with applied hour-markers. Interestingly, among other aesthetic nods to its historic inspiration, this model offers a 39mm diameter case in keeping with the characteristic proportions of the 1950s. Additionally, the watch is made available in three strap/ bracelet options, from blue Jacquard fabric with a silver band, blue “soft touch” and “riveted” steel.
CASE SIZE: 39MM
CASE MATERIAL: Steel Case with polished and satin finish
DIAL: Blue domed dial
STRAP: Riveted steel bracelet with polished and satin finish
MOVEMENT: Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (COSC)
POWER RESERVE: 70 hours
WATER RESISTANCE: 200m
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