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Jackxv · 29 December 2009, 05:47 AM

I asked earlier but i couldn't "catch" the reflection of the writing earlier.

Is this a "normal" Explorer II dial ?

It looks like porcelain to me , last photo is from elsewhere on the forum (I believe it to be mr. Gatsby's)

Thanks in advance

Jack

kyle L · 29 December 2009, 05:51 AM

I don't think so...that's just the normal Explorer II dial. I don't think there was ever a Rolex Explorer II with a porcelain dial, the early Oysters and the Daytona came with one.

Jackxv · 29 December 2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I don't think so...that's just the normal Explorer II dial. I don't think there was ever a Rolex Explorer II with a porcelain dial, only the early Oysters and the Daytona came with one.

I'm sure Datejust and Day-Date dials were also made from porcelain for the Quickset models

Made in stick and roman, 100% no doubt.

Offered thru VRF lately , Bear sells a roman DJ and Bartonjet (http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ight=porcelain) sells a stick marker dial.

Jack

kyle L · 29 December 2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackxv

I'm sure Datejust dials were also made from porcelain for the QS (3035-3135)

Made in stick and roman, 100% no doubt.

Offered thru VRF lately , Bear sells a roman DJ and Bartonjet sells a stick marker dial.

Jack

You're right, thanks for correcting.

Jackxv · 29 December 2009, 08:05 AM

No input?

Jackxv · 30 December 2009, 02:13 AM

I just bought the watch 2 weeks back so I went to the AD, with its own service center, and had the watch tested for WR.

They've been Rolex AD since 1948

I brought in the watch and was called on my cell within 10 minute about the watch not being WR but it could be fixed within an hour.

After another 5 minutes they asked me to come back, when I came back he offered me a complete new bezel without the cost of installing it. (old one was a little faded).

I agreed on it and was offered a cup of coffee while waiting.

After the waiting the watchmaker came in the store and gave a compliment about the condition of the watch and it's accuracy.
It's water resistant for the full 100m again

I immediatly took the chance to ask about the dial

It's enamel on base metal

Jack

JBat · 30 December 2009, 02:20 AM

Nice watch, congrats.

padi56 · 30 December 2009, 02:44 AM

Enamel paint over brass

Tools · 30 December 2009, 03:33 AM

I don't see anything wrong with the dial.. You are using harsh lighting that makes everything shine, including the hands, rehaut etc...

29 December 2009, 08:05 AM	#5
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Nobody ? No input?

30 December 2009, 02:13 AM	#6
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Went to the AD I just bought the watch 2 weeks back so I went to the AD, with its own service center, and had the watch tested for WR. They've been Rolex AD since 1948 I brought in the watch and was called on my cell within 10 minute about the watch not being WR but it could be fixed within an hour. After another 5 minutes they asked me to come back, when I came back he offered me a complete new bezel without the cost of installing it. (old one was a little faded). I agreed on it and was offered a cup of coffee while waiting. After the waiting the watchmaker came in the store and gave a compliment about the condition of the watch and it's accuracy. It's water resistant for the full 100m again I immediatly took the chance to ask about the dial It's enamel on base metal Jack

30 December 2009, 02:44 AM	#8
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30 December 2009, 03:33 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,386	I don't see anything wrong with the dial.. You are using harsh lighting that makes everything shine, including the hands, rehaut etc... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 December 2009, 05:51 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I don't think so...that's just the normal Explorer II dial. I don't think there was ever a Rolex Explorer II with a porcelain dial, the early Oysters and the Daytona came with one.

30 December 2009, 02:20 AM	#7
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