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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberThe lettering and minute track shine through as base metal. That’s a dead cert gilt dial isn’t it?
Very nice find, though, so congrats.
Ultra rare 2849 - black dial, silver gilt, silver arrowheads
Very nice find, though, so congrats.
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omega1994
·Thanks very much for the kind words!
I do however think youre incorrect - silver gilt dials are a thing. The word gilt is just a confusing one, as yes it conjures the idea of gold. But in this case gilt just refers to the manufacturing/finishing process for these dials.
I do however think youre incorrect - silver gilt dials are a thing. The word gilt is just a confusing one, as yes it conjures the idea of gold. But in this case gilt just refers to the manufacturing/finishing process for these dials.
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skand
·I have something similar, but I call it stardust.
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omega1994
·Lovely watch! Yes when the black laquer fails on these gilt dials the base metal underneath can show, to beautiful effect.
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SOG53
·Nice watch OP.
I don’t see advantage of resuming a few dots why don’t you leave it original? To me resuming brings it down unnecessarily.
I don’t see advantage of resuming a few dots why don’t you leave it original? To me resuming brings it down unnecessarily.
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omega1994
·It’s something Ive grappled with. The hands being lume free annoys me, frankly. I’ll keep the original lume on the dial and reinstate the four missing dots with an accurate colour match. James Hyman is an artist
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omega1994
·I wonder what the general consensus on here is - should I? His work is out of this world, in my opinion
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TexOmega
·The arrowheads are plated with Rhodium.
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omega1994
·https://www.rescapement.com/blog/what-is-a-gilt-dial-watc
Worth a read if you have the time. Silver gilt dials are real. Gilt doesn’t refer to gold in this very specific niche context.
Worth a read if you have the time. Silver gilt dials are real. Gilt doesn’t refer to gold in this very specific niche context.
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CaseStudy
·Lovely piece that sounds like its ended up in some great hands; strap does its job of elevating the presence nicely. Will check them out.
No wrong answer in respect to leaving it or luming it - if its going to be a wearer. Preservation is king if its staying more a collectable for you. Can’t wait to see more.
No wrong answer in respect to leaving it or luming it - if its going to be a wearer. Preservation is king if its staying more a collectable for you. Can’t wait to see more.
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omega1994
·Really appreciate the response and kind words there !
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theluckyluke
·Cool watch. I am personally not a fan of patina, generally, but I can see an intriguing effect depending on how the light reflects on the dial.
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omega1994
·Now that’s a sparkly dial.
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Porteroso
·https://www.rescapement.com/blog/what-is-a-gilt-dial-watc
Worth a read if you have the time. Silver gilt dials are real. Gilt doesn’t refer to gold in this very specific niche context.
I do like the watch. These old ones deserve to be saved.
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omega1994
·Completely agree! A confusing word in any event.
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omega1994
·Last ones pre-refurb. I promise!
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