How do you define this change in the dial?

[Eldad]

Hi guys

What exactly causes this and why do the white dots appear on the dial?
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[INC]

I think, it is called as "galaxy dial".

[swish77]

Is it white dots or just light reacting to texture on the dial? A photo in natural light showing the entire dial would be helpful.

Depending on how the light hits my 5512, I see a similar effect on the dial surface.

[greekbum]

Was the dial repaired? Could be the clear spray they put over it?

[Pete17]

Just the texture of the paint used on some dials and light hitting it at a certain angle.
Very common.

[rootbeer7]

It’s light reflecting on the surface under a loupe.

[77T]

I agree with Nick's question - it appears that a spray was used across the entire dial because I see those dots on top of the lume plots too.


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[Dan S]

Either some degradation of the lacquer layer, or just an optical effect from the lighting. It's hard to tell the difference from a photo.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Either some degradation of the lacquer layer, or just an optical effect from the lighting. It's hard to tell the difference from a photo.

I agree. I've seen many vintage matte dials that have that look under magnification.