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Old 21 January 2025, 03:57 PM   #1
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Datejust dials variations 1970-1985

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Is there any place i can see the variation of the datejust dial from the 70's to mid 80's?
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Old 21 January 2025, 07:01 PM   #2
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I need ten posts on the forum to post a picture of one dial that i would love to get a year on. Is there any other way to post a pic gents?
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Old 22 January 2025, 02:53 AM   #3
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You can reply to some other threads to boost your post count.

As far as dials from 70-85 , that date range includes 2 different references. The 4 and 5 digit references and the dials are not interchangeable. Can you narrow down what ref ?

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Old 22 January 2025, 04:34 AM   #4
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Generally speaking, there are A LOT of dial choices for DJ through that date range. As stated above, your date range also includes a model upgrade, with even more dial styles.
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Old 23 January 2025, 03:39 PM   #5
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You would need every years catalogue. As some dials were available then withdrawn and replaced by new variants every year almost. The datejust had a wide variation of dials


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Old 23 January 2025, 11:51 PM   #6
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You can upload photos using the Go Advanced and then the manage attachments. The file has a size limit, so you should crop out excess background and size it properly.

There will not be a way to assign most dials to a particular year. 4-digit DJs had pie-pan shaped dials with a recessed rim, 5-digit were flat. At some point in the mid-80s (which you can research), the 5-digit dials went from T SWISS T to T SWISS MADE T. Otherwise, there was a lot of overlap in dial styles from year to year.

Perhaps you could provide a bit more context for your question. And also a bit of an introduction since this is now your second time requesting feedback from the community without any photos, a please, or a followup.
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