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LuminousMaximus · 25 January 2017, 08:13 AM

Seem not maxi anymore but just regular to small?

I dont have any 5 digit references but if I did I would probably feel that they are minuscule.

sco · 25 January 2017, 08:21 AM

Looks just right to me, I don't think I'd want the markers or hands any bigger...

Cerachrom12 · 25 January 2017, 08:38 AM

I own a 5 digit Sub, and with my middle age eyes, yes the plots seem very small compared to maxi dial.

GradyPhilpott · 25 January 2017, 08:42 AM

Too small?

superdog · 25 January 2017, 10:23 AM

Too big?

THC · 25 January 2017, 10:29 AM

Man... how could that watch be anything but p e r f e c t ? so awesome

Flywheel · 25 January 2017, 10:33 AM

Try the new exp2.

sea-dweller · 25 January 2017, 10:45 AM

Looks great!

G8RDPM · 25 January 2017, 11:56 AM

Originally went to my AD to buy a Daytona!
When I saw my BFF's white gold black face Daytona,I fell in love.
Went to the AD to look at the SS model. Couldn't read the dial.
I went GMT II

Yours looks perfect!

Abdullah71601 · 25 January 2017, 12:07 PM

It's you. They look maxi at the AD compared to my 16600. If you need huge markers, try this one.

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cda555 · 25 January 2017, 02:28 PM

Dumb question (and embarrassingly, I have tried to search google) what is the difference between a maxi and a gilt dial?

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Abdullah71601 · 25 January 2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cda555

Dumb question (and embarrassingly, I have tried to search google) what is the difference between a maxi and a gilt dial?

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Gilt is a dial printing technique. It's a negative print. Rather than printing the letters and tick marks on top of the painted dial, those are not printed at all on the base coat allowing the bare metal dial color (brass typically) to show through. There may be a clear lacquer coat to preserve the dial metal from tarnishing. But, what you see as a gold colored writing is actually the dial metal that was never painted.

Maxi dial is basically bigger, easier to see markers. The two are unrelated.

cda555 · 26 January 2017, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Gilt is a dial printing technique. It's a negative print. Rather than printing the letters and tick marks on top of the painted dial, those are not printed at all on the base coat allowing the bare metal dial color (brass typically) to show through. There may be a clear lacquer coat to preserve the dial metal from tarnishing. But, what you see as a gold colored writing is actually the dial metal that was never painted.

Maxi dial is basically bigger, easier to see markers. The two are unrelated.

Thank you so much

SemperFi · 26 January 2017, 04:10 AM

Looks perfect to me Sam. Enjoy it.

KingRichard · 27 January 2017, 02:00 AM

I think the 5 digit reference dials look a bit less crowded and more elegant however I can't deny that the legibility of the maxis are far superior. It would be cool to see the smaller index on the new super oyster. (Not suggesting a Frankenstein Rolex just the image to see how it would look). What does everyone think?

Kh114060 · 27 January 2017, 05:19 AM

Im actually going backwards. Started with fiddy pams then luminor case to rolex maxi to 5 digits and now stuck on a 1675.

T. Ferguson · 27 January 2017, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Seem not maxi anymore but just regular to small?

I dont have any 5 digit references but if I did I would probably feel that they are minuscule.

Not surprised at your perspective, given your screen name.

LuminousMaximus · 27 January 2017, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Not surprised at your perspective, given your screen name.

Hehe. That was a savy and quick witted response.

25 January 2017, 08:42 AM	#4
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25 January 2017, 08:21 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Looks just right to me, I don't think I'd want the markers or hands any bigger...

25 January 2017, 08:38 AM	#3
Cerachrom12 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Geoff Location: USA Watch: ing you! Posts: 502	I own a 5 digit Sub, and with my middle age eyes, yes the plots seem very small compared to maxi dial.

25 January 2017, 10:29 AM	#6
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Man... how could that watch be anything but p e r f e c t ? so awesome

25 January 2017, 10:33 AM	#7
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Try the new exp2.

25 January 2017, 11:56 AM	#9
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Originally went to my AD to buy a Daytona! When I saw my BFF's white gold black face Daytona,I fell in love. Went to the AD to look at the SS model. Couldn't read the dial. I went GMT II Yours looks perfect!

25 January 2017, 02:28 PM	#11
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	Dumb question (and embarrassingly, I have tried to search google) what is the difference between a maxi and a gilt dial? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2017, 02:00 AM	#15
KingRichard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 378	I think the 5 digit reference dials look a bit less crowded and more elegant however I can't deny that the legibility of the maxis are far superior. It would be cool to see the smaller index on the new super oyster. (Not suggesting a Frankenstein Rolex just the image to see how it would look). What does everyone think?

27 January 2017, 05:19 AM	#16
Kh114060 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: City of Angels Watch: $500 Tourbillon Posts: 109	Im actually going backwards. Started with fiddy pams then luminor case to rolex maxi to 5 digits and now stuck on a 1675.

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