cheld
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On a "true gilt" dial most of what you see as gold isn't ink but the dial plate shining through the black surface. It's a multi-step process to produce these dials.
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TS Watch Vinatge Rolex ref.6542 - Watch Review
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On a "true gilt" dial most of what you see as gold isn't ink but the dial plate shining through the black surface. It's a multi-step process to produce these dials.
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What he is asking is if the text on the dial metallic at all and reflect light...or is it just gold paint that doesn't *shimmer*
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The gold on the face is definitely inked. While the black has some gilt to it, the gold doesn't reflect like metal.
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The gold on the face is definitely inked. While the black has some gilt to it, the gold doesn't reflect like metal.
Friend and very nice send more beautiful photos of this wonder
Its just a gold printed dial like Yuki, not a negative relief gilt dial
cheld
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I figured that would be the case at this price point.
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Ahhhh, I see now. This explains the process a bit.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/gilt-dial-omegas.45730/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/gilt-dial-omegas.45730/
Yup Gilt dials are definitely a thing of beauty! I am lucky enough to have one from Bart Cordell he applied a gold leaf to the plate and then applied a decal print over top they can be tricky to photograph to capture the light right, but IRL they are magical to stare at <3 Thanks again Bart You're the man!!
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Ok, so this is definitely not a gilt dial, but it is a cracker. If you've long hankered after a Bakelite bezel, you need to get on this. 1:1 with Gen? Not even close (though as said above, the bracelet is the most obvious tell - and I'm not sure there are better ones on the market any more, unless someone knows otherwise).
In spite of its faults, this is a stunningly beautiful new addition to your collection.
In spite of its faults, this is a stunningly beautiful new addition to your collection.
I so wish to try my hand with one... let's hope my dealer can get one after CNY.
thanks for the pics GingerBubba
thanks for the pics GingerBubba
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If your TD can't get hold of it, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend TSWatch. I know that's not the done thing and they have something of a murky history on here, nor will I use them again for a normal purchase as I'll revert back to Mary of Mary Watch, but I have to say, the transaction and process was flawless.
By the way, I should be thanking you - for building my only other vintage piece that I picked up M2M (which I also love). I don't have any decent photos of it unfortunately, but this is from the sales thread:
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Ok, so this is definitely not a gilt dial, but it is a cracker. If you've long hankered after a Bakelite bezel, you need to get on this. 1:1 with Gen? Not even close (though as said above, the bracelet is the most obvious tell - and I'm not sure there are better ones on the market any more, unless someone knows otherwise).
In spite of its faults, this is a stunningly beautiful new addition to your collection.
Hello you can show us 2 photos of the strap the part of the closure
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Aesthetically speaking imho: the crown shape is totally wrong, the OYSTER PERPETUAL lettering is too low respect to the ROLEX one and the bezel number font is too thin.
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A decent aftermarket bezel on eBay costs as much as this whole watch if not more.
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I'm glad you guys have pointed out these glaring inaccuracies compared to a Gen watch that you'll never see in real life ever.
Personally I'm swayed by your arguments and will never wear this monstrosity again. I would offer to give it away to someone for free, but I'd hate to subject another person to this abomination. I shall just throw it in the bin forthwith. Cocks.
Personally I'm swayed by your arguments and will never wear this monstrosity again. I would offer to give it away to someone for free, but I'd hate to subject another person to this abomination. I shall just throw it in the bin forthwith. Cocks.
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'Cocks' was perhaps a word too far. But I can't edit my post so 'cocks' it is!