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mzzleather
·I don't believe the original Piping Rocks were ever offered in any color other than black enamel, but the reissues that were offered awhile back were offered in black, blue, or red enamel.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorHere’s a good synopsis of the Piping Rock original and reissues. Plenty of pictures inside.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2012/09/1928-piping-rock.html
With respect to the 1920’s originals, Hamilton made bezels to order if a customer wanted. It could include a name or special colors of enamel.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/iconic-products.html
I’ve seen one or two blue enamel bezels too.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2012/09/1928-piping-rock.html
With respect to the 1920’s originals, Hamilton made bezels to order if a customer wanted. It could include a name or special colors of enamel.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/iconic-products.html
I’ve seen one or two blue enamel bezels too.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
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Waltesefalcon
·Here’s a good synopsis of the Piping Rock original and reissues. Plenty of pictures inside.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2012/09/1928-piping-rock.html
With respect to the 1920’s originals, Hamilton made bezels to order if a customer wanted. It could include a name or special colors of enamel.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/iconic-products.html
I’ve seen one two or blue enamel bezels too.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
That's very cool that they would special order different colored bezels for customers. I've never seen an original with a colored bezel myself but now have something to start looking for.
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septentrio
·I think this one also belongs here?
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septentrio
·One more, in daylight
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptHere’s a good synopsis of the Piping Rock original and reissues. Plenty of pictures inside.
http://www.hamiltonchronicles.com/2012/09/1928-piping-rock.html
With respect to the 1920’s originals, Hamilton made bezels to order if a customer wanted. It could include a name or special colors of enamel.
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/iconic-products.html
I’ve seen one or two blue enamel bezels too.
Hope this helps,
gatorcpa
always admired the Piping rock, this is even taking it to the next level.
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Aedaxoo
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SangamoSpecial
·@Syrte This is a wonderful thread! I'm on page 11 of 33 and I enjoy reading and watching!
There is an Art Deco exhibition in Stuttgart/Germany right now. Due to the corona situation I haven't been there so far...
https://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/die-wl...t/ausstellungen/schoenheit-glanz-und-traeume/
There is an Art Deco exhibition in Stuttgart/Germany right now. Due to the corona situation I haven't been there so far...
https://www.wlb-stuttgart.de/die-wl...t/ausstellungen/schoenheit-glanz-und-traeume/
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hejsam
·I dont know if these numerals are typical art deco but my gut feeling say they are, not really sure why though!
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Deafboy
··His Holiness Puer SurdusStreamline Madness!!!
1939 Bulova "Rite-Angle"
1939 Bulova "Rite-Angle"
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptMagnificent!
I don’t know if those attractive chubby numerals are « art deco » because they’re not as angular or flat as the style seems to imply, but they’re definitely « art » and definitely very «decorative ». And totally lovely 👍
I dont know if these numerals are typical art deco but my gut feeling say they are, not really sure why though!
I don’t know if those attractive chubby numerals are « art deco » because they’re not as angular or flat as the style seems to imply, but they’re definitely « art » and definitely very «decorative ». And totally lovely 👍
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Waltesefalcon
·I dont know if these numerals are typical art deco but my gut feeling say they are, not really sure why though!
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptTo me it looks more Bauhaus than Art Deco, either way it's a lovely watch.
Ahem…. You may be sparking some controversy here- Bauhaus is a minimalist style which shuns ornament.
You might enjoy the thread below.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/38m...style-longines-23m-arrived.58692/#post-727703
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Waltesefalcon
·Ahem…. You may be sparking some controversy here- Bauhaus is a minimalist style which shuns ornament.
You might enjoy the thread below.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/38m...style-longines-23m-arrived.58692/#post-727703
I had forgotten about this thread, what fun it was to go back and look at it again. I still say it is more Bauhaus than Deco. The roundness of the numerals, the lack of ornamentation of the case. Both those details veer closer to what I was taught Bauhaus is.
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allwoundup
·The fonts used for the dial numerals on the Omega and Tissot posted above by @hejsam and @bubba48, respectively, are indicative of Art Deco design, IMHO. Similar font designs became popular in the late 1920s and continued in common use into the 1940s. Art Deco design began in France just prior to WWI and continued to evolve throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Art Deco design elements continued to be popular in the 1940s. It should be noted, however, that there is no one Art Deco alfa-numeric font style. A variety of font styles are represented in Art Deco design. Take for example the numeric font used on the dial of the Bulova "Rite-Angle" posted above by @Deafboy. While the case design is decidedly from the "Streamline" branch of Art Deco, which emerged in the 1930s, the numeric font might just as easily be found incorporated in earlier Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau design motifs. Below are several examples of Art Deco clocks and watches incorporating a variety of font designs. Cheers!
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Deafboy
··His Holiness Puer SurdusA variety of font styles are represented in Art Deco design. Take for example the numeric font used on the dial of the Bulova "Rite-Angle" posted above by @Deafboy. While the case design is decidedly from the "Streamline" branch of Art Deco, which emerged in the 1930s, the numeric font might just as easily be found incorporated in earlier Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau design motifs.
It's interesting you've noticed the font used by Bulova. To me it is very Gothic, and I always considered to be a weak point of their watch designs. Nice case design (e.g. Rite-Angle, Corrigan), weak dial design.
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Waltesefalcon
·@allwoundup that's a good assortment of Deco clocks.
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