A watch dial is the biggest patch of colour on your wrist. Black is the high-contrast, formal choice, white is the light and classic one, blue behaves like a neutral with some life, and green is the one that needs a calm outfit around it.
Pick one of four dials and one of five sleeve colours and see how loud the pairing is, from blending into the outfit to standing out, with the rule of thumb behind it, when to break it, and what to check before you buy.
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A black dial on a black leather strap: the high-contrast, formal option from the article, easy to read and at home with dark sleeves and black shoes.
Black dial · Black leather strap · Chronograph with date
A blue dial behaves like a neutral with more life in it, and works with navy, grey, cream and camel. A good first step into a coloured dial.
Blue dial · Blue calfskin strap · Leather strap
A green dial on a steel bracelet is the most distinctive of the four. It needs a calm outfit around it, so keep the rest of the look neutral.
Green dial · Stainless steel · Steel bracelet
