My experience over the years black or white dials will go with any form of dress.

 

What he said. Like o lot of us, I've got a pile of black dials, so blue is attractive as an addition to the collection. However, black is the more classic and versatile.

 

Every man should have at least one stainless and black. It may sound boring, but trust me it looks great and its looks remain relevant for a long time.

 

Black is more versatile.

 

I'm a blue dial guy, but in your circumstance I'd go black.

 

Blue is the new black. Blue dials have been around for a while but the number of brands offering blue dial models has increased. Why? Because men’s fashion has changed. Guys are more inclined to wear a dark blue suit these days than a black one. And blue denim is increasing worn with an open collar dress shirt in business casual work settings. Blue dials watches also look great on the wider range of strap colors now available because blue is a primary color. Bottom line, blue dials are more versatile today than black.

 

Blue is the new black. Blue dials have been around for a while but the number of brands offering blue dial models has increased. Why? Because men's fashion has changed. Guys are more inclined to wear a dark blue suit these days than a black one. And blue denim is increasing worn with an open collar dress shirt in business casual work settings. Blue dials watches also look great on the wider range of strap colors now available because blue is a primary color. Bottom line, blue dials are more versatile today than black.

Never considered the fact that as a primary color, it's ability to match various straps is wider. Thanks!

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If its a deep blue dial, especially if its metallic, then the blue has more personality. Think Monta Triumph blue. However if its a matte bluer blue like the Tudor Pelagos, then black dial for sure. It really depends on the shade and finish of the surface.

 

Since you already have two blue dial watches and one black dial watch in your collection, you may want to think about adding one more dial colour to your collection and that is a grey dial watch. And, they come in a variety of colours from medium steel, light silver, matte graphite to deep charcoal. Plus, they are quite versatile with everyday wear, as well as, with a dark grey or navy/blue suit.

- Just something for you to consider.

 

I would go for a silver-white dial.

 

I would go with Black because I love Black dials and its more versatile.

 

Black.

Also, do some googling on how blue dials pair with different leather straps. For me, I don't like the look of blue with black leather strap. Blue with brown - dark, reddish, or even "toffee" brown, fine, but throw a black strap against a blue dial, and it doesn't work for me.

Black can take dark browns, and even some reddish browns, but not light brown or "toffee" at all. So it goes both ways.

But black wears with just about anything. Blue not necessarily. Don't get me wrong, I love blue, but not in a dressy/sporty hybrid (like an OP-style watch).

However, I think white, off-white, or cream dials are superior to them both. They "pop" easier, but not in a garish way, and they truly go with virtually every other color you could wear without clashing. To me, black can clash with other colors like navy blue. I grab my white dial dressy watch over my black dial 2 to 1.

 

In the WUS tradition, I'm going to suggest something outside your closed set. I would go for a rhodium/grey/gray dial

 

I try to keep a balance between the colors of my watch faces, so in your case I'd go with black (or maybe a different color like rhodium as @Actium mentioned).

 

It depends on the shade of blue you get. Like a midnight blue can look black and formal indoors, but an aqua blue is too casual.

 

Interesting suggestion on grey dials. Haven’t seen too many.

Will take a look.

 

Absolutely black dial.

 

I like blue watches and have several of them. For some, if I could do the purchase over, I would have gone with black. It’s a more versatile color, both with clothes and strap changes.

 

I try to keep a white or silver dial with various straps for formal (to match outfit) and a one each of a blue, black, and silver dial with bracelet for informal or work (to match outfit).

 

The idea that black is more versatile is nonsense. Blue goes with everything and is more interesting. Of course, I'm a tad biased.

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Both black and blue dials are versatile and will go well with your suit colours as well as for a dressy casual piece.

I'd just go for whichever you prefer in any given watch and not try to fulfil quotas, just because you have this or that already. Get what you like and prefer.

However, I would also add the option of a white/silver dial or grey and that opens up additional choices just to make choosing more difficult!!

 

Not all blues are equal.
Unless I point it out, hardly anyone ever realises my AquaTerra has a blue dial, especially indoors.

 

Long debate on this and lots of opinions. Personally, I prefer blue over black. Go with what YOU want though.

 

If versatility is high on your agenda then black is the way to go (said the guy who loves blue dials nearly as much as he does white ones)

 

Not all blues are equal./QUOTE]

Totally agree.

Some blues are fantastic.

Some are not......, which then factors into my decision on a blue or black dial when I buy.

 

It depends on the watch but, generally speaking, I'd go blue for something that leans casual but still looks smart and dapper. The word "dressy" can mean different things to different people. Many people would say neither black nor blue are "dressy."

 

i Would personally stick with black,