30 Best Blue Watches at all Price-Points in 2023
Blue is perhaps one of the most universally appealing colors, it fills our skies and seas resonating with nature and bringing us closer with the world around us. And while blue dial watches have been around for decades, they have become perhaps the most popular dial color for collectors (at least beyond white and black dial watches). As technology advanced and styles changed, new techniques allowed for watchmakers to incorporate blue in more ways than just the dial. On this list we explore some of our favorite shades of blue watches from cases, straps, dials, and other details. So let’s get into the best blue dial watches.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811
Price: $69,790 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 120m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire. The Patek Nautilus, first introduced in 1976, is an iconic timepiece from design to functionality. Designed with the inspiration of a ship’s porthole, Its signature octagonal bezel gives the case a distinct shape and the horizontal embossed dials can be recognized anywhere. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811/1G is an added rendition of this already-loved family. With a sunburst blue dial and black-gradient rim set in a white gold case and bracelet featuring a new lockable adjustment system on the bracelet and technical refinements, this piece is yet another classic of Patek and retails for $69,790 USD.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Ultra-Thin 16202
Price: $33,200 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
There is always so much to say for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak family when really the pieces speak for themselves. Each reiteration is able to capture all of the iconic features of its heritage while incorporating newer details or uses of technology always keeping us on our toes for what’s next. The Jumbo Ultra-Thin 50th Anniversary is available in various colorways and metals and uses a petite tapisserie dial. It’s the Bleu nuit nuage 50 (a dark greyish blue color) with stainless steel case and bracelet that’s made it on this list. The piece has also been fitted with a rhodium-toned pink gold oscillating weight shaped into a 50 to celebrate 50 years. As far as best blue men's watches goes, the Royal Oak has to be up there at the top of the list. It retails for $33,200 USD.
Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400
Price: $3,700 USD; Case Size: 43.5mm; Water Resistance: 300m; Movement: Automatic, Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The sunray blue dial really adds vibrance to the center of this piece and the darker gradient around the dial blends beautifully with the dark blue ceramic bezel making a bold statement on your wrist. In order to keep up with the modern-day watch wearer the Oris Aquis Date Clibre 400 has a five-day power reserve and is water resistant to 300 meters. The rugged steel bracelet and blue dial make this a great dive watch option, but the overall classic look makes it great to dress up your wrist when you’re out of the ocean. It comes in at $3,700 USD.
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150mm
Price: $5,700 USD; Case Size: 41 mm; Water Resistance: 150m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra draws you in with its deep blue dial and strap colorway as well as its texturized look and feel. The dial is a sun-brushed “teak” inspired design with the horizontal lines adding dimension and a nice backdrop for the simple and clean indices and hands. The blue rubber strap has a woven texture and the case back even incorporates a waved-edged design. Omega once more has given great attention to details. Add it to your collection for $5,700 USD.
Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 42
Price: $4,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Cambered Sapphire.
The Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 is a modern reiteration of the original Superocean of the 1950s. It still captures a classic look with the large triangle hands and open dial, which is a vibrant blue to compliment the blue ceramic unidirectional bezel (but is also available in other colorways). The blue rubber textured strap gives you a comfortable wear in and out of the water. Breitling wants you to enjoy their pieces time and time again as well as the environmental adventures each timepiece accompanies you on by focusing on sustainability projects from ocean to forest. So, every time you wear one of their watches you can know that they care for the longevity of the product but also for our Earth. The Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 is available for $4,900 USD.
Grand Seiko SLGA007
Price: $8,700 USD; Case Size: 40mm;Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatics; Crystal: Sapphire.
Seiko celebrates their 140th anniversary by incorporating design inspired through nature on the Grand Seiko SLGA007 limited-edition piece. The blue dial gives nod to Lake Suwa, which is visible through the faint ripples mimicking the calm waters (which is a real highlight of the piece). Lake Suwa sits near the Shinshu Watch Studio in Japan where the watch is produced. The power reserve indicator is visible through the open caseback and offers a 5-day power reserve. With 2,021 pieces only the piece is priced at $8,700 USD.
Seiko Prospex US Special Edition Ocean Conservation SRPH59
Price: $551 USD; Case Size: 45mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Seiko Prospex US Special Edition Ocean Conservation (SRPH59) is part of Seiko’s ongoing ocean conservation efforts. We love a piece that does more than just tell time or look great on our wrists. Proceeds from each piece sold through the Save the Ocean Collection goes to the PADI AWARE Foundation working to clean up our oceans. The SRPH59 embodies that through its design and function. A dive watch capable of taking you 660 ft below that has a unique blue dial with a geometric pattern inspired by the pattern of turtle shells. Various hues of blue are seen through the texture of the dial. Another fun feature is the day date calendar in both English and Kanji. Giving back and getting something in return will only cost you $551 USD on Amazon (well below the $750 retail price).
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Price: $650 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The tonneau case and tapisserie dial are reminiscent of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak but in a much cheaper package. Tissot has done a nice job at recreating that iconic look into their own style and design. This piece is available in multiple colorway options, but we are focusing on the two blue dial variations. One is a dark blue giving the piece a more classic feel. The other a soft blue, bright and fun. The Powermatic 80 movement allows for an 80-hour power reserve. The sleek case and bracelet are comfortable around the wrist and the best part is the $650 USD price point.
Monta Noble
Price: $1,795 USD; Case Size: 38.5mm; Water Resistance: 150m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Monta Noble has made it on this list not just for its beautiful blue dial or that it is the first dégradé effect used by the brand, but also because it’s a durable everyday timepiece. The movement is manufactured, assembled, and tested in Switzerland. The blue dial has a sunburst center and blends into a darker blue rehaut. The silver and white hour markers compliment the look. They pride themselves on their easy-to-wear bracelet and note the beveled edges of each link a unique quality of the brand. The Monta Noble is available for $1,795 USD.
Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin
Price: $36,200 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
There are plenty of Gerald Genta designs on this list - Both the Nautilus and the Royal Oak are among our favorite blue dial watches. But another Genta design comes from his own brand with the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin. It’s symmetrical case lends to a more refined fit and finish (especially in the gold as pictured here), and of course, there’s the striking blue dial. The sunburst blue dial compliments the gold case, and the “Pyramid” textile rubber strap gives an otherwise dressy watch a more sporty look. Overall, it’s a fantastic option for a Genta design you can actually get for $36,200 USD.
Baltic Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt
Price: $623 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 200m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire.
Baltic once again delivers a rugged and clean toolwatch with the Aquascaphe Classic Blue Gilt. The double domed sapphire crystal over the blue dial already gives it an underwater feel and allows for an undisrupted view of the sandwich dial while diving or swimming. Sapphire is also used over the bezel giving it more depth and a vintage feel. Also making it as scratch resistant at the dial. And the great price of the piece only makes it that much more appealing to us. Price for the Baltic Aquascaphe is $623 USD.
H. Moser & Cie Endeavor Perpetual Calendar Grand Feu
Price: $80,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Perpetual Calendar; Crystal: Sapphire.
The H. Moser & Cie Endeavor Perpetual Calendar is unique in many ways. The case is made from tantalum and steel. Tantalum is a durable scratch-resistant metal but difficult to work with so many watchmakers don’t take the risk. H. Moser & Cie push the bar with more challenging craft choices like the Grand Feu fumé enamel dial, which creates a gradient of lighter and darker blues on this dial. The enamel pattern is engrained (hammered-like) onto a gold base with three different colors melded together. The open dial allows for the texture and pigments of the blue to be visible and unobstructed. A power reserve indicator is located on the far left at 9 o’clock, a date window at 3 o’clock, and small seconds at 6 o’clock. The perpetual calendar on this piece has been developed so that a very small hand indicates the months by moving along the hours of the dial, and accounts for any leap years which can be seen from the movement through the clear caseback. The piece retails for $80,900 USD and is also available in other blue dial finishes.
Longines Spirit Zulu Time
Price: $3,150 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
A masterful blue sunray dial, blue bezel, and navy strap emboldens the look of this timepiece. The Longines Spirit Zulu Time is filled with heritage and spirit. The story of this piece is drawn wholeheartedly from Longines’ heritage and history of air, land, and sea. The focus of Zulu Time is incorporating Longines’ knowledge of pilot watches with today’s newer technical requirements. The clean dial is easily visible (especially due to the numeral markers) and displays date, 24-hour time, and time zone mechanism to keep you going no matter where you’re flying off to. It is available for $3,150 USD.
Rolex Sky-Dweller
Price: $15,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller comes in an assortment of colorways including a bright blue dial in a two-tone steel and white gold case and bracelet. The watch features the emblematic Rolex fluted bezel that not only looks great but for this piece allows the user to set time using the bezel and crown, a feature unique only to Rolex. The dial displays both 12 and 24-hour time and has dual time, perfect for jet setters. The off-center disc has an inverted triangle above the numbers to show different time zones, and a sold red rectangle around the 12-hour time also functions to show the month. The Rolex Sky-Dweller retails for $15,900 USD on Jubilee bracelet.
Bremont H1 Generation Fury
Price: $6,795 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
An Aviation heritage is at the core of Bremont Watches, with both founders having been pilots and spending most of their lives around planes and in flight, they know a thing or two on what makes a reliable pilot’s watch. With the H1 Generation Fury, Bremont brings together vintage and modern, keeping a classic three hand look and using their famous Trip-Tick case construction (and a nice navy blue dial). The name plays homage to the Hawker Fury aircraft in the 1930s as well as Hawker Sea Fury from WW2 in the 40s. A 65-hour power reserve will keep you in the skies wherever you’re headed. The piece is also available in black and retails for $6,795 USD.
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph “Le Petit Prince”
Price: $6,850 USD; Case Size: 43mm; Water Resistance: 60m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) gets its name from the famous tale written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. He is the inspiration behind this watch because of his background as a pilot as well as serving in the French Air Force during WWII. The Le Petit Prince Pilot’s Chronograph has a bold blue dial and large hands and numbers for easy legibility. It carries the traditional features of what makes a reliable pilot’s watch incorporated with newer technologies, like extra securement of the crystal against displacement from drops in air pressure. The piece also has an engraving of the Little Prince on the caseback. It is available for $6,850 USD.
Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral Bucherer Blue
Price: $7,600 USD; Case Size: 40.6mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
Carl F. Bucherer once again delivers an elegant piece debuting a new in-house movement. Working off of their already reliable in-house movements, they’ve modified the movement to create the Peripheral with the central hours and minutes as well a small seconds at 6’oclock and a date window at 3. The blue dial compliments the deep blue alligator leather strap but is also available in six other variations. It is a limited edition piece sold only through Bucherer stores for $7,600 USD.
Piaget Polo Skeleton
Price: $30,900 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The watchmakers at Piaget have fused together their expertise in skeleton watches and thin case production to create this beautiful new ultra-thin skeleton timepiece. The cushion case is slimmed down to 6.5mm and the skeleton design and function can be seen through both the front and back of the case. The skeletonized bridges have a unique style and stands out in is blue color. It also has skeletonized hands to complete the look. The Piaget Polo Skelton will run you $30,900 USD and is also available in a slate grey.
Chopard Alpine Eagle
Price: $14,100 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
This beautifully textured blue dial represents the iris of an eagle, and when you look closely you can see the lines slightly curve creating a fluid circular flow. The texture compliments the greyish-blue color. The piece is a modern recreation of the St Moritz, which was the first watch created by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (current co-president of the Chopard house) in 1980. The piece was created from his love of the Alps and eagles. The spirit of this piece embodies both and is available for $14,100 USD.
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
Price: $13,300 USD; Case Size: 40m; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo is a geometrical beauty, made to be slim for an even closer fit on the wrist brought together by Bulgari’s skills in jewelry and watchmaking combining both crafts. The blue lacquered sunburst dial adds to the charm and compliments the steel case and bracelet. The small second hand sits between 7 and 8 o’clock and adds to the sleek look of this piece combining Italian design and Swiss engineering. The piece retails for $13,300 USD.
Zenith Defy Skyline
Price: $9,000 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
Inspired by Zenith’s older Defy models The Defy Skyline reincorporates an octagonal case and bezel. The geometric patterns continue onto the textured blue dial which uses a four-point starred pattern. This is the first patterned dial for Zenith, the four-point star drawn from other parts of the brand. The slim case allows for this piece to be unisex comfortably fitting around a variety of wrist sizes and is available for $9,000 USD.
Straum Opphav Blue Dial Watch
Price: $886 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The stamped steel dial has been treated with layers of lacquer to replicate the Norwegian landscapes of sea, mountains, and glaciers. The blue dial fades out to a black rehaut and the simple features on the dial allow for it to stand bold. capturing your attention. The indices switch between long and short adding more dimension to the dial. The Blue Straum Opphav is the perfect larger dress watch (at 41 millimeters). It was limited to 500 pieces and is now sold out but retailed for $886 USD.
CIGA Design Blue Planet
Price: $999 USD; Case Size: 46mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Domed Sapphire.
This piece is like a globe on your wrist. From the domed sapphire crystal encompassing the earth dial it might be one of the most unique watches on our list. The blue on the dial represents our oceans while the rest of the dial represents the land mass of our planet, as specific as showing the grooves of the mountains. While you can read the full review here, CIGA wants wearers to always have Earth on their minds and to be conscious of protecting the planet. Therefore, they have created the piece from eco-friendly materials and methods. One of the coolest parts of the watch is telling time, the static hour ring sits on the outer edge of the dial while the inner ring rotates (like the earth) to show the change in time. A navigation marker works as the hands. This piece is the 2021 GPHG Challenge Watch Prize Winner and is available in steel or titanium alloy from $999 USD
Ressence Type 1 Squared Night Blue
Price: $18,130 USD; Case Size: 42mm; Water Resistance: 10m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire.
Another uniquely designed piece on our list is the Ressence Type 1 Squared Nigh Blue watch. The cushion cut case, with no crown, has a wide dial making it appear seamless and open with its double-domed sapphire crystal. The piece is wound using the caseback, and the no crown feature allows wearers to comfortably sport this piece on either the right or left wrist. What makes this watch special is the impressive dial which continuously moves along with time, rather than a typical hour and minute hand that rotates, it’s the dial and the subdials that revolve like the moon around the earth. The hours are displayed in the largest subdial the minutes are displayed on the ring around the dial. The two smaller subdials display seconds and the day of the week, as well as depict if its AM or PM. This beautiful timepiece is available for $18,130 USD.
Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression
Price: $1,595 USD; Case Size: 40mm; Water Resistance: 200m. Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
A simple and clear dive watch, the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression has two blue colorways, both with dark blue dials. One features a lighter blue bezel, which can create nice contrast in and out of the water. The other features the same dark blue bezel as the dial, but also has touches of yellow and orange allowing for clear visibility in the ocean. These reliable three-handed dive watches make a statement without overwhelming. They are priced at $1,595 USD .
Tag Heuer Monaco
Price: $7,100 USD; Case Size: 39mm; Water Resistance: 100m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
The square case is a token for any of the Tag Heuer Monaco's and with its metallic blue sunburst dial it gives nod to original Monaco worn by Steve McQueen in the 1970s. The domed sapphire crystal adds even more depth to the square shape and dial, and the square subdials compliment the classic Tag Heuer geometric design. Heuer has added modern technology and touches but still stays true to their heritage, they’ve even incorporated the same style blue alligator strap also worn during McQueen’s time. The Tag Heuer Monaco is available for $7,100 USD.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Blue Ceramic
Price: $132,000 USD; Case Size: 41mm; Water Resistance: 20m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
We never tire of the look and function of a Royal Oak and so we’ve added two on this list alone. The Blue Ceramic Perpetual Calendar is certainly a looker. It’s the first time the Royal Oak is presented in a full blue ceramic case and bracelet. Their aim at mirroring a starlit sky is accomplished through the blue grande tapisserie dial and blue subdials. The symmetrical dial displays moon phase, day, date, and month. We are always excited to see what Audemars Piguet will do next. Price for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Blue Ceramic is $132,000 USD at retail but sells for 3 to 4 times that on the secondary market.
anOrdain Fabrik Model 1 Blue
Price: $1,644 USD; Case Size: 38mm; Water Resistance: 50m; Movement: Automatic; Crystal: Sapphire.
anOrdain watches approach modernity with fun experimental styles and techniques, while still pulling inspiration from vintage themes. The Fabrik Model 1 Blue has a funky and cool look with its semi-matte German-made lacquer light blue dial. From the color to the concentric grooves around the dial, and typography are all derived from antique Ordnance Survey maps. The monochromatic colorway is carried through with the blue heat-treated hands, the minute hand skeletonized while the hour hand is solid adds to the artistic fun look. Although this is not a limited-edition piece it is still hard to get your hands on one unless you’ve fortified a spot on their waitlist as many of the other anOrdain models. If you are able to secure one, it’ll cost you $1,644 USD.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface
Price: $11,700 USD; Case Size: 47mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual Wind; Crystal: Sapphire.
The double-sided Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to the original Reverso born in the 1930s. Cesar de Trey, a businessman, had the idea of a watch for polo players so that the glass would be safe while they played. Trey approached Jacques-David LeCoultre and the rest is history. The new Reverso Tribute Duoface features a dial on both sides so that the wearer could switch between time zones. A day night indicator makes it clear of the time of day. One side of the piece is a blue sunray brushed dial, while the other side is a textured silver dial. The matching blue strap was specially designed by, Casa Fagliano, a famous Argentinian bootmaker. A true luxury watch in every sense of the word. This timeless piece is available for $11,700 USD.
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1
Price: Available Upon Request; Case Size: 38.5mm; Water Resistance: 30m; Movement: Manual Wind; Crystal: Sapphire.
When A. Lange & Söhne was reincorporated in 1994, the Lange 1 was one of the first watches produced and since then remains a classic and foundation for many other timepieces. The deep blue dial displays time in a large subdial, seconds in a smaller subdial, power reserve indicator and a large date window. The exquisite piece comes together in its 18k white gold case and blue alligator leather strap. Price for the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 is available upon request.
