President 18078 Bark Finish

[carwashchris]

Originally Posted by miamiclay

I think it is a pie pan, look at the slight shadow just under 4-8. (Besides, I don’t believe 5-digit dials will fit in these.)

Originally Posted by zapokee

Good eye - I think you're right. I've never seen a pie pan with this style of second markers, though... Maybe just a gap in my knowledge, of which there are many.

Here's a couple other examples, same dial, they are all pie pan dials. But the second track is similar to the later 5 digit's


https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/rolex...id18272667.htm


https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJvRYJLoI1/

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by carwashchris

Here's a couple other examples, same dial, they are all pie pan dials. But the second track is similar to the later 5 digit's


https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/rolex...id18272667.htm


https://www.instagram.com/p/CKJvRYJLoI1/

Thanks, Chris. Every day's a school day!

31 grand is a bit optimistic for that one on Chrono 24!

[ingoodtime]

Very nice. I've seen a few for sale at jewelry shows.

[carwashchris]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Thanks, Chris. Every day's a school day!

31 grand is a bit optimistic for that one on Chrono 24!

[h_curtis]

I remember seeing a watch like this many years ago in Orlando Florida and it was my goal to have that exact watch as I felt it was so stunning. I never got one, but did get a more basic DateJust in silver which I grew to love.

Your watch is as stunning as I remembered! Love it.

[Rcvoelkel]

Woah never seen the bark finish. Stunning!

[wrander2]

I just got a 1986 19078 bark president.
The dial is custom I would like to return it to authentic. I have a few dials to pick from what do you recommend? At some point I may also change back the bezel but for now, I plan to leave it as it.
Let me know your suggestions. Gold diamonds, gold marker, champagne, wood?