1675 Dial Question

[SLS]

In doing some research, am I correct in stating this is a MK I Dial? Are there only three tells when comparing to a MK II as follows:

• The Rolex crown has a wider and more open oval.
• The "L" in Rolex is noticeably longer.
• The positioning of Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified under GMT - Master.

The watch is a 2,889,xxx and has III 70 stamped on the caseback.
Thanks I am trying to learn the subtleties and differences of these dials...Oddly, the MK0 and MKII look very similar to each other.
Scott

[JerimiahLee]

Hi SLS - what you have here is a MK1 dial. Correct for the serial and case back noted. The biggest tell is the thinness of the coronet and font as well as the infamous Long E in Rolex.

Below I've enclosed a photo of the an Mk 2 dial I owned. The Rolex font much is typically fatter and coronet is more condensed (similar to a pre Comex sub). Note the stark differences in the E's, the Mk 2 has big serifs.

[SLS]

Originally Posted by JerimiahLee

Hi SLS - what you have here is a MK1 dial. Correct for the serial and case back noted. The biggest tell is the thinness of the coronet and font as well as the infamous Long E.

Below I've enclosed a photo of the an Mk 2 dial. The font much is typically fatter and coronet is more condensed (similar to a pre Comex sub). Note the stark differences in the E's, the Mk 2 has big serifs.

Thank you...much appreciated.