FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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Correct, though I’m with you that the best tropical dials are normally the result of natural aging rather than criminal activity…😂👍
Is the nickname "tropical" appropriate for these attractive enamel-dial models?
2526j（right）& 3428r(left) These two have enamel dials, but the thickness of the case is slightly different due to the difference in automatic movements. 2526 is 12-600, 3428 is a little thinner later 27-460 There may be exceptions, but it is said that...
Great watch
Even though I have the Freccero in Uruguay, I am not 100% sure what you mean by tropical, other than that they could withstand the climate. ...
I'm hardly ever "uncomfortable" with anything (my way to keep happy and cool....and it works! :-)), so this includes tropical dials.... BUT, aren't those usually called the dials that develop some patina?? This would seem impossible for an enamel dial..
In any event, definitions and categories aside, those three dials are *incredibly* attractive, and so is the factory bracelet on your 2526.....this looks like another truly exquisite trio of your never-ending Calatrava collection! Enjoy!
+1. These dials are not tropical.
This is an example of what a tropical dial would look like... Although this was obviously a bad example as it was a Frankenwatch. ...
Yup! This is a very bad example of a watch as a whole due to the criminal activity surrounding it...
But it's a good example of what a tropical dial would look like.
Indeed!
I'm personally not crazy about chasing after vintage watches... I feel, it should be vintage within your own family. Although I definitely understand the appeal! And if a perfect example landed in my lap, I'd consider buying it. I also realize I don't kno...
Me too!
I've only bought a couple used watches - from a friend of mine's estate when he passed away. And I was even with him in the store when he bought some of those watches!
Different definitions
Some like patina dials, but others don’t. In 1950s and 60s the quality of the dials were so poor and many South American people hated that the strong sunshine and humidity in their “tropical weather” made the dials of expensive watches turned to brown. Th...
