GUYS!! Let's not let this go the wrong direction.
The full point and TLDR of this discussion is: one should get whatever colour scheme of dial they like and not what's closest to gen being a rep, it will always have other imperfections and thus never be perfect which we all know, so the question for the gen likeness of x is rather subjective if we're still taking into account that there are many other flaws that cannot easily be corrected. I do agree with Legend in this regard. It's not that he wants to belittle anything, just being real talking about the flaws of the watches the rep makers are pumping out. This is something that should be appreciated if you ask me. That's how I get all of this, am I getting it wrong at any point?
I personally wouldn't worry too much about the colour schemes of the dials on the 15400 as there are many iterations and during the production periods, there have been different types of finishes and colours used by LB Factory.
However let's not forget that this specific question has been tackled thoroughly already in even this specific thread so if the member that asked that question would've done some research on this matter, he would've come up with the answers. It's sometimes frustrating to senior members to have to repeat themselves over and over again explaining the same thing endlessly and I absolutely get it.
So can we go back to topic now?!
Thank you
QueTip I appreciate your input.
My intention wasn't to belittle anyone or reps, or being condescending comparing them to my gens. My point was that be it silver, black, grey or blue, none of them, and I mean not one, is 1:1 to gen. So the answer to "which is closer to gen?" is actually a moot point. Every color will have its fair share of supporters, so there is nothing wrong with buying what you prefer rather than which is "closer" based on opinions of others, which is as good as your own opinion. Also, if you think about it, why should anyone buy any dial color just because it is stated by another member to be "closer to gen", rather than what he prefers? What is the intention in this case if not to emulate the gen better? In this case, my advice to install the gen dial was sound.
Anyway, with respect to Quetip, I shall cease and desist going forward. Members will always think what they think, and likewise for me. New members coming on and asking the same question for the Nth time can be inconsiderate and annoying for the rest of us who actually bother to read, not to mention that any answer provided in the case of the dial color will be subjective, and even if 34 members support the silver dial and 25 backs the black dial, it does not make the silver dial 1:1 to the gen. If none of the dial colors/finish are 1:1, then the interpretation of the amount of difference will be subjective as everyone perceives color differently.
I will not apologize for giving my opinion as I have stated many times that the forum is made up of individual opinions, some we agree with, and others we do not. But remember that my opinion has the same weightage as any other individual's. Read it and agree with it if you like, and feel free to debate/disagree with it otherwise. It makes no difference to me. I do not care about being popular, being well-liked, or being among the consensus. It does not influence or affect me for example, if 100 members post that the v9.5 diver is a super rep. I do not think it is and I will say so, along with reasons why I think so.
So peace to y'all, and no I will not stop calling it the way I see it. But I will reiterate that what I post, like any of your posts, is the way I see it. I will not post to please anyone or to agree with the popular consensus. If that makes me the bad guy, so be it. If I care about what any stranger or online acquaintance thinks of me, I would have stopped posting about 4300 posts ago. But to me, it is more important that members learn and have something to think about, rather than be complacent and think that they are wearing a watch nobody can call out... and one day be embarrassed in real life. That has no doubt happened before and will no doubt happen again. Nobody will talk about it or admit it, but lets just say that not every who wears a rep will present it as a rep, and leave it at that.
Whatever I post, will be nothing personal against anyone, as the object of discussion will always be the watch. A newbie posting a pic of his gen will not make it any less of a gen, and any senior member posting a canal street rep will not elevate it above something the cat dragged in.
For those of you who know me personally, you know who I am and that is good enough for me. For those who don't, it really doesn't matter the names and labels you use, I have stopped letting myself get affected by these since I was in high school. My intention is never to join the praise-parade in any thread though I will give compliments if I see something worthy of complimenting. I prefer that members see and learn for themselves as opposed to asking questions for which the answers will be subjective. Then what they come away with is another guy's opinion and that may not be of real benefit to the guy asking the question, and yes even my input is one guy's opinion. You get to decide how much weight you place on it, but no matter what, nobody's opinion should form the absolute truth for you.
