Older 1803 Day-date dials - 2 4 6 8 10 diamond

[dpa94114]

Is anyone familiar with these dials?

I've only spotted a few of them, most from early 60's. The diamond markers were smaller and very different from the regular Day-Date diamond versions.

No one seems to actually have a name for the variation.

Thanks.

douglas

[offrdmania]

I dont know if they have ever had a name other than just a diamond hour marker dial.

[miamiclay]

Interesting!

I think I’ve seen this type, but not every variety - both claw and baton markers among the diamonds, with either three or five diamonds, etc. I’d guess that the only reason these don’t have a specific name is because they are so uncommonly seen.

[Pelicovert2]

Beautidials! I have fond memories of these beauties. They would seldom land on my 'bench' They were mostly found on Caliber 1555 and the early Cal.1556. During the same era, Rolex (well dial manufacturers) made stunning engraved/embossed dial with beautiful patterns.

[Wigwag]

Originally Posted by Pelicovert2

Beautidials! I have fond memories of these beauties. They would seldom land on my 'bench' They were mostly found on Caliber 1555 and the early Cal.1556. During the same era, Rolex (well dial manufacturers) made stunning engraved/embossed dial with beautiful patterns.

I see from another post that you are a retired RSC watchmaker.

It must have been tough for you when calibre 1555/6 was considered 'modern'

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by Pelicovert2

Beautidials! I have fond memories of these beauties. They would seldom land on my 'bench' They were mostly found on Caliber 1555 and the early Cal.1556. During the same era, Rolex (well dial manufacturers) made stunning engraved/embossed dial with beautiful patterns.

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

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Just handled this one an hour ago. A real stunner.

[offrdmania]

At the preview?

Originally Posted by HarryLime

Just handled this one an hour ago. A real stunner.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Goodness me. That dial is absolutely stunning. For me the watch would look better de-blinged with a smooth stainless steel bezel, though.

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

At the preview?

yes

[tfjordan]

My champagne dial is actually a bit rare. Champagne pie pan dials are a dime a dozen, but the minute track on this one is a bit more rare (not to mention its condition from 1968). Most just have tick marks, no numerals. I saw it referenced as rare and didn't believe it until I started hunting online. Check it out.

[dpa94114]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Goodness me. That dial is absolutely stunning. For me the watch would look better de-blinged with a smooth stainless steel bezel, though.

i spent years googling and searching for one of those guilloche dials - absolutely impossible to find unless you want to drop $100K.

Preview for ___???

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by dpa94114

i spent years googling and searching for one of those guilloche dials - absolutely impossible to find unless you want to drop $100K.

Preview for ___???

Upcoming Phillips auction - Here are a few more of the guilloche dials
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[Pelicovert2]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

I haven't seen one of these beauties since the late 60s. They are even more beautiful than I remembered.

[Pelicovert2]

Originally Posted by Wigwag

I see from another post that you are a retired RSC watchmaker.

It must have been tough for you when calibre 1555/6 was considered 'modern'

That is correct sir. Cal. 1556 was "modern' compared to Cal. 1055 its predecessor, which was found in early daydate 6611 and the like.

[offrdmania]

Does anyone want to inquire on this special piece?

https://davideparmegiani.ch/watch/rolex-1803-25/

Click on "View in Catalog" for some amazing Day/Dates!

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

Upcoming Phillips auction - Here are a few more of the guilloche dials
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insane.

[Sacha82]

Love the artistry that is guilloche. Those dials take it to some glorious levels!

S82

[miamiclay]

The guilloché dial platinum/diamond/Arabic DD which Matt/offrdmania posted above just sold at Phillips for $214,200.

[HarryLime]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

The guilloché dial platinum/diamond/Arabic DD which Matt/offrdmania posted above just sold at Phillips for $214,200.

Can't wait to see it on your wrist!