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I just opened this thread tonight, and can't believe I almost missed such an amazing lineup of watches! ;-)) Hoping I'm not too late, let me submit two of my favorite dials EVER....made by my favorite brand (neither will be hard to guess though ;-))
Here's a few random pics of two Rare Handcrafts of mine that are part of the same new "5177" reference, introduced in 2018 (respectively, the -010 "Boccadasse" and -028 "School of Fish")! Have a great weekend Everyone! 
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Wrist Scan for Friday 11th is Open Now! Theme: “It’s All about the Dial!!”
Hello dear Friends!! I have the pleasure of being your host this weekend. And as I announced last Wednesday we will focus on the dials of our watches. We watch lovers evaluate our beloved watches through many of their features: case and lug shapes, moveme...
Here a few dials which made me fall in love at first sight with…
… the watch immediately after viewing its face! Look forward to view your posts!! Hagwe!! Abel ...
Superb selection of dials …
So many special dials on these watches to choose from. I especially love the vintage Speedmaster and Rolex.
Thanks a lot dear Captain for your kind comments. Glad you like the vintage watches dials. Sometimes dials like the one of my early Submariner ref 5512 are subject of debate:...
... as some people consider it "interesting patina" and others "unaceptable decay", Lol! I personally have mixed emotions about these extreme dials but in this particular case and considering it belongs to an early 5512 liked the overall character of the ...
Wow dear Bill!! What a selection you share here!! Gilt and tropical are words which sound as music for vintage aficionados! Not easy to choose just one ... or even two pieces among...
... your wonderful choices for this weekend. Anyway I will say that I´m specially fond of your 5512 with minutes track variant and that fabulous Concord GMT ... but wait! and that beautiful brown red Sub. Stunning shots as usual including your signature "...
Just one … I hope you don’t mind
As finally the sun came out in Germany I took the chance to take a closer picture of the dial of the Corrigia01 with its vintage black dial. If you zoom in u see a bit of the details of it. Besides this faded out blackish grey dial it has some kind of rou...
Thank you for these pictures dear Ahoi! This watch has a very strong character and looks like a vintage veteran of many dives. Very interesting dial which adds to its vintage looks.
Keep enjoying it so much my dear friend! Hagwe! Abel
Aaaahhh. The Corriga!
I have already missed it. It ages very well. I'm still thinking about ordering it. Stunning photos by the way. ☺️🙏 Cheers Thomas
The Corrigia01 is actually sold out.
He is working on the prototype for a new bronze collection with a different movement and dials as mine though. And a pretty interesting series of black DLC watches and steel version in which u can take of the crown guard by yourself … they look really goo...
What a wonderful collection
of beautifully aged “tropical” and “gilt” dials. Gorgeous! Cheers Thomas
Thanks Abel for hosting WS. I esp. like the red Reverso.
I had this Reverso when it came out but sold it. A big mistake.
What a stunning collection
you show us here, dear Abel. This fantastic Rolex with this beautifully aged dial, the JLC Worldtimer, the red dialed Reverso… I have to confess I was rather surprised by the impressive wrist presence of your Omega Speedmaster Blue Side of the Moon. And y...
Thank you so much Thomas for your kind comments on my selection for this weekend. Regarding my Moon Phase Speedmaster it is the more common steel case version which I own...
... since a few years ago. I fell in love with it just after viewing its mesmerizing dial which I feel is the same (or very similar) to the Blue Side of the Moon ceramic case. And yes, I know we share the love for the Omega WT, of which you own the stunni...
My pleasure, dear Abel!
As far as I remember the Speedmaster Moonphase in steel has a better WR than the ceramic version. So a very practical and still similar beautiful choice. ☺️🙏 Cheers Thomas
Hello, dear Abel !.. What a starting line-up, great choices & lovely shots !.. For me the Rollie DeapSea and the Great Omega Seamaster with moonphse, pls !.. Bravo !!
Your Panerai with that light & creamy dial is a sort of exotic, but compelling example. Very captivating also your Omega Word Timer, with its cool dial ! And of course we share a common love for the splendid JLC Universal Time ! - well chosen, my frie...
Hello dear friend HS!! You are always so kind and generous with your comments about my selections. I´m always happy to share these pieces here and in our mutual case to share the ownership...
... of many of these pieces we love so much as in this case the JLC UT with its awesome dial. Have a nice week ahead my dear friend. Best, Abel
Presenting the Sidney . . .
. . . Poitier . . . . . . Audrey Hepburn . . . . . . Paul Newman . . . . . . Steve McQueen . . . . . . Humphrey Bogart . . . . . . Pam Grier . . . . . . and Deborah Kerr . . . . . . of my collection. ...
Hello dear Art!! You have many Hollywood Stars in your superb collection of Omega! All of them lovely "faces" and though it´s not easy to choose one among so many bright stars...
... I´m specially fond of Audrey H, Paul N and Humphrey B! Great selection my dear friend! A big Hug for you. Have a nice week ahead my dear Art. Abel
Agree, the dial is probably the defining element of a watch…
… so let me join with my all time favorite, the Blancpain Flyback Split Second A’Toute Vitesse. The two different types of finish, the hand painted numerals, the clarity, balance and colors… it’s simply outstanding imho. Have a great weekend everyone! Hen...
Wow dear Henrik! Your BP chronograph has such an stunning dial. A true beauty! I can easily understand your love for this wonderful piece which has such an awesome dial and ...
... so interesting complications. Your superb shots show it in all its glory! Have a nice weekend my friend. Abel
You know that I am
a big admirer of your Blancpain Flyback Split Second. This dial is truly a piece of art for true connaisseurs. Cheers Thomas
Hello Chris! You confirm my feeling that Patek makes the Kings of World Time watches! And among its many variations those which include a cloisonee rendtion of maps on their center...
... of dial are absolutely gorgeous and adorable. Thank you so much for sharing your choice for the Theme of this weekend. Keep enjoying and loving it so much! Abel
Famous for dials …
The family business originally made dials before watches… Mixing modernist and tradition in one dial design … Not afraid of pushing the traditional boundaries… Precision and design detail … The dial simply mesmerising in any situation… Have a great weeken...
Wow dear Captain!! You left me breathless!! To begin with... a salmon dial with a "white metal" case is a combo which literally makes me cry of love! Not to mention if this combo ...
... belongs to a PP chrono like the one you share here. Absolutely gorgeous!! Being such a traditional firm like PP doesn´t mean they get audacious some time: a PP sport watch with rubber straps is a daring proposition. Being in green dial and matching st...
Dear Captain!!
What a fabulous collection. The Chrono and the green dialed AC for me, please! ☺️🙏 Cordially Thomas
Best response ever xD
I consciously chose not to be a judge this week, but your entry here would be impossible to resist if I was . Cheers, Filip
Thank you Fab…
As you know, the PP dial manufacturing facility is a special place, maintaining many traditional and specialist skills that are being kept alive for our pleasure.
Always nice to admire nice dials
Sometimes even the simple ones are great if you pay attention, as with this one: Or a busy dial, that plays a lot with light: Many GS dials are a work of art, I personally fell in love with the Omiwatari: Enamel dials are also very special: This very rare...
Wow bsandovalb!! What a selection of dials you choose to participate this weekend. Stunning dials and shots! Absolutely agree with your thoughts that sometimes are small details...
... like textures, colors or fonts what makes the charm of a dial. Also agree that GS makes some true works of art with their dials. As a matter of fact you made me regret not to include some of my own GS dials in my opening thread selection above. GS dia...
Thanks for ypur kind words
There are so many awesome watches in this thread that makes you want them all :-P
Wonderful dials!
I especially like your stunning Grand Seiko (fortunately without date) and your adorable blue dialed Reverso. How does the front side look? Cheers Thomas
Hello dear Stoikos!! Some stunning shots of your awesome selection of watches and dials for this weekend Theme! The stunning Daytona dial reminds me of the coveted vintage...
... PN dials of the 1960´s. Spectacular. I´m specially fond of the gold dial of the Seiko Pogue. Your example looks in a wonderful condition including original bracelet. I also own both a Hulk Sub and a similar Panerai GMT which enjoy so much. Finally you...
Thank you so kindly, dear Abel.
The Daytona panda layout reminds me of this: And I love the Hulk! Mine is actually the Sea Dweller red text, but it does look green in that photo. We have a lot of overlapping watches, it seems. And thank you also for the kind words on the Pogue and Calat...
Agree with you that your Daytona reminds this beautiful vintage model. Yes, we share the owning of several pieces. Thank you for the clarification about your Red SD. I notice the inscription...
... but thought it was a light reflex on a Hulk. Now I clearly see I was mistaken by the greenish quality of light. The big Red SD is an awesome watch. I also own one! My big pleasure to view and comment. Best, Abel
Superb shots, dear Stoikos!
The pic of the Reverso and the first Daytona photo are excellent! Many congrats Thomas
Stunning dials Hans! They show perfectly your preference for simple dials and few functions. They accomplish their function of displaying hours minutes and seconds in a most clear way...
... while maintaining a classic simple beauty in their design, dial textures, colors and choice of markers. Well played! Thank you for sharing and enjoy a nice weekend Abel
Difficult but i have a favorite
Not a dial as known, i call it a watch face. Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat perpetual calendar, A grail.
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