Green watches are very popular at the moment, the Rolex Submariner Kermit reference 16610LV with aluminum bezel insert released in 2004 got the green revolution going. The Hulk reference 116610LV released in 2010 featured the ceramic bezel and whilst not popular at time of release, it is certainly popular now and outrageously priced. It took a while to catch on, but Rolex got the colour combination right.
The lightish green dial of the Carrera really doesn’t suit my tastes, for me, the Carrera works well in a one watch selection and I wouldn’t select a green dial Carrera as an only timepiece as I don’t think this is a timeless option. The light green dial and stainless steel bezel do work well together though, the blue and black dial models use a ceramic bezel insert but no so on the green dial version.
The Oris Aquis Date has a green version, I am an owner of a green Aquis Date dive watch on a stainless steel bracelet. For myself, I decided on the green dial with ceramic bevel insert as I wanted something different from the standard blue or black dial combination. So I can honestly say, this is the green version watch of my collection even though it hardly gets any wrist time, this is a big heavy chunk of a watch, only worn with short sleeves as it doesn’t fit under a shirt sleeve, I love the deep green though.
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer has a green dial and stainless steel bezel, the horizontal teak dial striping adds an interesting dimension to the dial. Whilst this is the most interesting selection, I already own a blue Aquaracer so it makes no sense to have two identical models of different colours. There is a choice between the stainless steel bezel and ceramic insert, I think the deep green of the WAY201S.BA0927 is superior to the latest WBP208B.BF0631 faded green model, I am no fan of the date at the 6 o’clock position and round cyclops.
The Glashütte Original Panomatic Lunar in forest green is the brightest and most vivid green of the selection. This is a very elegant timepiece lacking the brutish dimensions of the Aquis Date, the Panoramic Lunar is very stylish, well finished and a stunning example of a green timepiece. The brown leather strap provides great contrast to the stainless steel case, the whole dial is superb, I am not a fan of a date window on most watches as it is too small, poorly located and messes up the balance of the dial. The Panomatic Lunar has a large date window that is extremely legible in perfect balance with the whole dial a t the 4 o’clock location.
Will the trend continue, I really don’t think so. When the green dial goes out of style, there could be a bunch of people left with green watch dials that look so 2020. I will be keeping my Aquis Date, but bearing in mind this isn’t my daily wearer and I just wear it when I want something large and chunky on my wrist. The Aquis Date is a largish timepiece and is not my daily choice. This is basically my summer timepiece as the watch does not fit under my shirt sleeve and is difficult to read in these circumstances. The large case and three link bracelet suits my 8 inch wrist, I just wear when I want chunky on my wrist.
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