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White | 223 | 60.11% | |
Black | 148 | 39.89% | |
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23 March 2024, 10:37 PM | #61 |
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Why we keep,saying enamel? Itswhite glossy lacquer
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23 March 2024, 10:40 PM | #62 |
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Yes, I have not seen it the white dial yet, and from photos I think it looks OK, but I still think the black dial is much better. I'll reserve final judgement until I go in and see the white dial in person, which I have been procrastinating over, mainly because the time to do so is not worth it for me to confirm what I really think.
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24 March 2024, 02:58 AM | #63 | |
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Black or white is subjective, of course. I almost always prefer black dials as I feel white dials generally “ wash out” ….and I dislike a lot of wide open white space on dials. Certainly not THIS white Speedmaster.
Another thing I found surprising when comparing the black sapphire sandwich to the white was that the white actually looked SMALLER than the black. Which is just about never the case when comparing white/black on same models. I’ve seen/read in a few places that the white speedmaster’s crystal is more domed which doesn’t seem to make sense at all since they’re both sapphire crystal watches….but it could explain why the white dial speedy appeared smaller than the black dial. Or perhaps because of the contrast between the black bezel and white dial that made the white appear smaller. Whatever the reason, I was really surprised. Not sure if there’s an optical illusion but it was noticeable to me…definitely. Quote:
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24 March 2024, 04:46 AM | #64 |
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I can't get on board with the white until an astronaut takes it to the moon, well at least into space.
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24 March 2024, 07:15 AM | #65 | |
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This effect is present on the daytona too. |
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25 March 2024, 01:48 AM | #66 | |
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After getting hands on w the white speedy I’ll confirm it FEELs smaller than the black, and much more premium. The quality dial / contrast / design restraint can’t be fully appreciated until you have it in hand. |
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25 March 2024, 02:17 AM | #67 |
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25 March 2024, 04:09 AM | #68 |
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White dial is stunning. Love the speedmaster racing because of the white dial. Happy we are finally getting it on the classic moonwatch. My vote is white dial but can’t go wrong with either!
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25 March 2024, 11:50 AM | #69 |
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As my friend says, “You go with white, you’ll be alright.”
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26 March 2024, 05:59 AM | #70 |
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26 March 2024, 08:49 AM | #71 |
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Voted black. Own white. Probably a contradiction.
I just think, if it can only come down to one, it has to be black. But I’m not sure this kind of thinking is dominating the voting, otherwise I’d be very surprised. |
26 March 2024, 09:29 AM | #72 |
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I would vote both, but did vote white for this poll. The black is a true iconic watch, but the white seems to be visually stunning. I have the 3861 sapphire sandwich and just traded my blue, 2023 ‘57 speedy towards an Apollo 8. I thought I was done buying Speedmasters, but I just added my name and a deposit towards the white dial. Damn you Omega!
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26 March 2024, 09:43 AM | #73 | |
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26 March 2024, 09:52 AM | #74 |
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Great question. I asked myself the same thing. I did like it, and got it for a steal. I actually made money on the trade which is rare. I had my eye on the Apollo 8 for quite sometime, and din’t want to come out of pocket for the full amount when my local gray dealer got one in stock. Because I already had the 3861, I thought I didn’t need 3 speedies. Like every watch I trade, I regret it the next day.
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26 March 2024, 10:15 AM | #75 | |
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26 March 2024, 11:12 AM | #76 |
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Black and it's not even close
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28 March 2024, 08:05 AM | #77 | |
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I purchased the old version at my gray dealer the morning the new version was announced. I found out as I was buying it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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28 March 2024, 11:09 AM | #78 |
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the indices on the white dial just don't do it for me, they look sort of cheap
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28 March 2024, 05:08 PM | #79 |
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White dial looks more fresh to me
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28 March 2024, 09:53 PM | #80 |
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28 March 2024, 10:22 PM | #81 |
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28 March 2024, 11:23 PM | #82 |
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29 March 2024, 03:18 AM | #83 |
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29 March 2024, 03:24 AM | #84 |
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He didn't state he preferred the look of the black painted indices over the white applied indices. He said the applied indices "look sort of cheap" which is absurd and worthy of judgement.
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29 March 2024, 04:01 AM | #85 |
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In my almost 17 years of collecting watches, there have only been a handful ( maybe 3 or 4) white dial watches that piqued my interest. The white speedy is one of them….due to the combination of lacquer dial with red accent against that dial, good contrast with no “ wash out “ effect that I dislike on so many white dial watches I see, a relatively small dial for a sports watch ( ie tight and well proportioned), and the Speedmaster design. The applied indices are icing on the cake. YMMV.
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29 March 2024, 04:27 AM | #86 | |
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So, no, I don't think it's absurd. The applied indices do look a bit off to me on this dial. Maybe its because they are PVD coated... I think they look great on the gold Speedmasters but this one doesn't do it for me either. I wanted to like it, and when I first saw the "leaked" photo, I had to have it. But the more I see real world pictures, I'm less and less interested. That said, I have not seen it in person, so that may change, but I doubt it. |
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29 March 2024, 06:28 AM | #87 | |
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I understand what you’re saying re: opinions. And you can dislike the PVD indices and however they look on the watch all you want and prefer the black dial over the white, of course! however, “cheap” is not really the word I would use. I saw the watch and nothing about it is “ cheap “, including the indices.
Whenever people roll their eyes at an opinion, it’s a cliche to say “ opinions are like a-holes…everyone has one.” That’s a glib lazy response. ( and I know you didn’t say that, of course) To which I reply in SPECIFIC circumstances, “ yeah but some opinions are certainly better than others”. I own the black Hesalite 3861 btw. Quote:
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29 March 2024, 07:50 AM | #88 | |
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I love the black dial so much, that if the Speedmaster were actually 39-40mm (to include the asymmetrical case) I would never want another watch (maybe, we all can say that I suppose). So I think it was you, warrior, that pointed out the white dial actually appears to wear smaller. That's interesting to me and my small wrist. But I still can't get past the dial and indices currently. I will have to see it in person to make the final call. I'm just not rushing to do so at this point, even though the SA asked if I wanted to be first on the list for one before it was announced. I declined. But since they will be a normal production, if I change my mind, there is no rush. |
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29 March 2024, 08:00 AM | #89 | |
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9 April 2024, 11:41 AM | #90 |
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Black dial all day. More rugged looking, unbeatable legibility, strap monster; a true classic. The white dial is nice and looks dressier, just not my preference.
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