Blue — that was certainly the colour of this weekend just past. Whether it was Rod Laver’s packed tennis court, the fleeting moments of sky that Melburnians witnessed on Sunday … for about 30 minutes, or indeed the watches that people were wearing — the vogue colour was definitely a recurring theme. Anyway, here are three of the nicest blue dial watches I spotted: James’ Rado Captain Cook Automatic: The irony of James owning a watch called “Captain Cook” isn’t lost on him, but unfortunate name aside, he simply couldn’t resist the glossy dark blue dial of this wristwatch, especially when paired with the factory tan brown leather band. James had been looking for quite some time for a timepiece that reflected a Saturday and Sunday savoir faire, and this Captain Cook’s vintage aesthetics, combined with a modern 42mm case size and the aforementioned colour palette, was, according to James, an absolute no-brainer. He added that the Rado had also been a very versatile timepiece, commenting that it transitioned perfectly from a winter to summer watch by simply swapping out the leather band for a light grey NATO strap. Henry’s TAG Heuer Carrera Henry is a massive petrol head, and when it…
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