When it comes to the watch dial colors, there are many to choose from, with white and black being the most common. The choice of dial color, however, is a matter of taste. While there are watch connoisseurs who believe that white dials are more classy and elegant, there are also those who think that dark-hued dials are easier to read. If you are partial to black dials, you would probably like to add one of these to your collection.
Kenneth Cole KC8022
This wristwatch from Kenneth Cole matches a black stainless steel case with a black rubber strap. On the dial’s textured surface are shown baton-shaped hour indices, while the minute markers are found on the inner concave ring. The hour and minute hands are likewise baton-shaped, with the sweeping second hand sporting a contrasting green hue. A sub-dial at the 6 o’clock position displays the time in 24-hour format, aside from two other calendar sub-dials that indicate the day and date. The KC8022 is water resistant to 30 meters and is powered by a quartz movement.
Seiko SNQ121
Aside from a precise Japanese quartz movement and a water resistance rating of 10 ATM, the Seiko SNQ121 boasts of a perpetual calendar that keeps the date accurate until the year 2100. It is also durably constructed, having a case and bracelet made of black stainless steel. The multi-link bracelet, however, is made more interesting with the addition of silver tone accents. A tough Hardlex crystal lens covers a stark black dial that displays silver tone hour markers and hands, while smaller minute indices border the rim. An eye-catching date indicator sits at the 6 o’clock position, accented with a red-colored pointer.
Swiss Legend 22012-RG-01-DA01M
This elegant timepiece from Swiss Legend features a strap made of genuine ostrich leather, paired with a gold tone stainless steel case. A ridged crown is situated at the right side of the casing, bearing the brand’s logo on the top. The dial presents a traditional design, using gold tone Roman numerals and baton-shaped indices to mark the hours. On the center, which exhibits a sunburst pattern, are the luminous hands that use an accurate Swiss quartz movement to tell the time. Lining the flange are small, gold tone dots and line markers that indicate the minutes. A rectangular aperture at the 6 o’clock position reveals the date. This timepiece has a 10-ATM water resistance rating and can be worn while showering or swimming.
Red Line RL-50048-BB-01-BK
With its large size and bold design, the Red Line RL-50048-BB-01-BK is a very conspicuous wrist accessory. The black ion-plated stainless steel case is 52 millimeters in diameter and features the brand’s characteristic red crown on its right side. Attached to the case is a black silicone strap that has a buckle closure. Completing the watch’s color theme is a uniquely designed black dial that contains two time displays. The 6-hand primary dial exhibits silver tone time markers, 2 chronograph sub-dials, a 24-hour sub-dial, and a circular date window. The smaller secondary dial, which is situated at the 9 o’clock position, shows silver tone time markers, as well as baton-shaped hour and minute hands. This timepiece runs on a quartz movement and is water resistant to 100 meters.
Lucien Piccard 11567-01
The Lucien Piccard 11567-01 combines a stainless steel case with a black, croc-embossed leather strap. Displayed on the black dial are luminous hour markers and hands that are silver tone in color; while minute indices line the rim. Also shown are 2 timer sub-dials that are capable of measuring elapsed time inside of 60 seconds and 30 minutes. A third sub-dial carries out the watch’s calendar function by indicating the day of the week, along with the rectangular date window positioned at the tip of the 4th hour marker. Surrounding the dial is a fixed bezel made of stainless steel.
Invicta 10379
This timepiece integrates precision and functionality with excellent styling. The Invicta 10379 is not only highly water resistant (20 ATM) but also has chronograph and calendar functions. It is a visually appealing watch, with a shiny, multi-link bracelet made of stainless steel. The case, which is also fabricated from stainless steel, is accented by rose gold pushers and crown. Topping it is a rotating 18kt rose gold ion-plated steel bezel featuring a black top ring that has rose gold tone markings on its surface. Framed by the bezel is a black carbon fiber dial that displays luminous dot hour markers outlined in rose gold tone, white minute indices, skeleton-style hands, 2 timer sub-dials, a day-of-the-week sub-dial, and a magnified date window. To keep track of time accurately, this watch makes use of a Swiss quartz movement.
Wenger 0541.102
The classically designed Wenger 0541.102 pairs a brown, buckled leather strap with a round, stainless steel case. A stationary bezel sits atop the case, holding in place a sapphire crystal lens that protects the dial. Clearly visible against the black background are the SuperLuminova-coated hour markers and hands, with the sweeping second hand sporting a bright red color. Small Arabic numbers complete a 24-hour track, while white linear indices border the outer edge and the inner concave ring. An opening situated at the 6 o’clock position reveals the date. This timepiece runs on a Swiss quartz movement and is water resistant to 100 meters.
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