Shiny v Matte dials
Do you prefer a shiny/Sunray dial that reflects a lot of light or a matte dial?
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Randy
Sold luxury watches in my early 20s (including AP) and developed an interest in horology and mechanical watches. Over 20 years later, I have started to move up market from budget mechanicals.
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I'm sorry Randy. I can't answer that. It's both for me. Each have their time and place.
I'm sorry Randy. I can't answer that. It's both for me. Each have their time and place.
I had a realization recently that I just don't like shiny/Sunray dials.
I had a realization recently that I just don't like shiny/Sunray dials.
There's nothing wrong with that! But I just noticed that I only have one shiny/sunray dial in all of my collection. I find matte dials to be more utilitarian, maybe? My fliegers and dive watch have a matte dial. But my 5KX (desk diver) has a shiny dial.
I've been thinking about a diver as my next watch and a lot of divers go with a shiny dial. For this reason, I'm thinking the BB58 Blue may be a good choice, but I'm still looking
A matte dial is definitely more utilitarian and generally easier to pair with straps. Black is a popular dial color for a reason.
I like lacquer dials the most 😀