Master Chronograph and a funny observation

Remember, when the new Master Chronograph was presented in spring time, there was some discussion about the font used for that date window? Should the date window font match the font of the 12 on the dial or that of the numbers used for the subdials?

Now it seems that this question was not an easy one for the manufacture either. Look what I found in the 2010 catalogue (Sorry for the large picture, but it is necessary to show what I am talking about):

Funny, isn't it?
I have seem the SS version in the metal as well as posted here by lucky owners and is consistently used the Serif font. Wonder if RG sample featuring the Sans Serif font as shown in the catalogue above is a prototype or the production version? Or am I just too ignorant and it is normal for JLC to do such things?

Have a nice Sunday everybody,

Martin

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I'm ashame to say that I didn't not get a word of your question, Martin.

By: amanico : October 10th, 2010-09:54

Can you make it simpler for your Borat friend? Best, Martin. Nicolas.

Hey Borat! I believe Martin is referring to the font of the date...

By: nikolaj : October 10th, 2010-13:09

In the picture he posted from the new catalogue, the date numbers are "Sans Serif" (i.e. without the "feet") like this: 18. In the previous pictures we (at least I and Martin apparently) have seen, the date font was like this: 18. My personal preference w...

Aaah, OK! Now, Borat got it! :)

By: amanico : October 10th, 2010-13:27

Well, guys, you become to be Rolexophiles! Personally, I would have preferred a less centered window date, and located at 3, but it seems that the Cal 75x don't allow this solution. Best, Nicolas.

Hehe.. Are you hinting that...

By: nikolaj : October 10th, 2010-13:35

JLC is boosting collectability by creating small variations in dial fonts, lume material on dials, position of foudroyante hand...?? At least I agree with you that all these variations (deliberate or not) makes Rolex very interesting for collectors. Nikol...

Who knows? :) [nt]

By: amanico : October 10th, 2010-13:53

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Hi my Nico friend

By: stromer : October 11th, 2010-02:40

Nikolaj got it right. I tried to talk about the different font types used for the date in the SS and the RG Chrono model. I was just curious about that. It was not about the position of the date window (even if there were discussions about that too.) BTW ...

I wonder if the date at 6 on the Master Compressor Chrono ...

By: amanico : October 11th, 2010-07:31

Doesn't correspond to a Cal 751 M... There is a story behind this. If I remember well, when I talke to Magali about this Chrono, she explained me that it was modified to have the date at 6 instead of somewhere between 4 and 5. But I'm not sure anymore. Be...

The font doesn't bother me but the angle of the date does...

By: Andy : October 11th, 2010-09:35

I saw this at my dealer last week in SS and it is a stunning piece, perfect size, smooth operation but I just can't get over the angle of the date..!! Even Bell & Ross change the angle of the numbers on the date wheel so the date is shown vertically a...

I think the catalog images are digitally produced

By: Dr Bill : October 11th, 2010-11:06

I think the catalog images are digital renderings, not photographs. I have not seen the rose gold version, but can confirm that the stainless boutique edition uses a serif font....

Actually, I just dont get

By: DaMctosh : October 12th, 2010-09:26

why JLC must stick to the Times Roman (?) font for the applied numerals. I'm all for continuity but I seriously doubt there will be strong protests from hardcore fans if that is changed. It's especially inelegant on the Reversos.