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Question about vintage dials
Hello folks,
Long time reader, but first time poster. I wanted to ask a question regarding an odd detail that I have been curious about.
I noticed while looking at some images of vintage Patek watches from the pre-1960's range, that they seem to have what appears to be raised dial print. However, it seems as though not all dials carry this characteristic trait. In fact, a relative of mine has a Calatrava that is ca.1940's, I think(?) that I don't seem to recall having raised print. I could be mistaken as I've not seen her or the watch in a year or so, but will have a closer look when I visit her in the next few months.
So, my question is- Could a dial without the raised print be a re-dial? Or were there dials from this era that lacked the raised print? I don't think it would matter to her either way, but is really for my knowledge for curiosities' sake.
Thank you kindly!
RT
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Question about vintage dials
By: Roni M : March 28th, 2012-09:09
Dials all differed from reference to reference with vintage Pateks and indeed some are "raised" whilst others were not...the difference being in the manufacturing process of the dial itself. Obviously the raised ones were particular to certain references ...
Yes
By: Timertom : March 28th, 2012-11:41
Yes, Vintage Patek do come with dials carrying varying signatures. Some reference numbers came with raised signatures, while others came without this. Regards, Rishad
