I'm planning to buy a Slimline Moonphase but can't make up my mind on the white dial versus the blue. What do people think? Anybody have any comparison shots they can share?
If it were silver vs. blue, I think it would be an tougher question. Since I wear a lot of white dress shirts, I like having a dial that is non-white to provide some contrast. I think FC did a great job with the sunburst effect on the blue dial version, too. The only downside of a blue-dial moonphase watch is you lose the contrast of the moonphase indicator vs. the dial since the moonphase itself is navy blue.
I like some of the shots on this FC slimline review article --> link
I really like the white dial, wanted to buy one, but scared the seize is too big at 42 mm for a dress watch, if it was in 40mm i would buy the one with the white dial for sure.
Size is relative. Need to try it and see. Just because it's bigger than 39/40mm doesn't have to mean it's not dressy or a dress watch. It's a beautiful timepiece.
As much as I love blue dials, with moonphases I always prefer white/silver so the moon window stands out better. Otherwise it just blends in.
Thanks for the thoughts, all. I guess I need to try them both on. I hadn't been wary of the size but you guys have me spooked into thinking 42 may be too big for a dress watch.
You can not go wrong with either.
I have both and I will by a hair recommend the white dial if you only get one (which I don't recommend). I love blue dial watches, they are a minor obsession of mine, but in this case I think the blue is just a little too dark and looks black most of the time, with the fantastic sunburst being visible in fewer lighting situations than I would want. Still fantastic, but man, that white dial looks so classy. The white shows off the premium touches of the watch just a little more. The shape and sheen of the hands and the markers just look fantastic on both, but draw your eye just a little more on the white.
If you search elegance and formality chose the white. The contrast on every watch is very clear. The blue...hmmm...we know that today the fashion go to the deep blue dials and on other models also like IWC watches...but the white is the classic. Depend what you want, to be modern or classical.
I was all for blue based on internet articles and photos, but I saw the blue in person today and it didn't have the richness I expected. The blue (and the movement) was the reason I like this model so I'm less excited about the watch in general now...
I own the white dial with rose gold case and I love it. I agree that the blue dial is neat, but for a more classic looking watch (which this is) I don't think you can go wrong with the white. The moonphase is also much clearer on the white dial and really steals the show. If money is no object certainly get both, but I think if I could only choose one it would be the white dial.
As I mentioned before I have both, but have found I always put on the white dial. So according to Flippers Law you look for it in the sales corner soon.
I love this watch, but the thing that prevents me from pulling the trigger is the bad AR (or lack thereof). It seems that many Freddie C watches suffer from poor readability due to glare
If you're going for versatility white dial, if you're going for elegance and spend a lot of time looking at watches you can never go wrong with the blue
My blue dial arrived today from Joma, the date, moon and time all works, it is beautiful but when I put it on, the clasps from the strap is uncomfortable. Anyone else has this happen? Or I just have too small a wrist at 6.5"?
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