Spider dials

[Sublovin]

Apologies as this is only my opinion, but this whole “spider” dial thing is possibly the stupidest thing I have seen in the world of vintage watches. It looks awful, and it is a defect that should be replaced.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Apologies as this is only my opinion, but this whole “spider” dial thing is possibly the stupidest thing I have seen in the world of vintage watches. It looks awful, and it is a defect that should be replaced.

No apologies necessary

[Pureform]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Apologies as this is only my opinion, but this whole “spider” dial thing is possibly the stupidest thing I have seen in the world of vintage watches. It looks awful, and it is a defect that should be replaced.

That's your opinion but this is part of rolex history and I think it's a cool and unique thing that happened in the late 80s... And will be highly collectible many years from now...

Just like all the 5513s and 1680s with yellow patina that degrades over time that you lust for, is considered a defect in rolex eyes... Oh and don't forget the faded bezels and so forth...



Ohhhhhhhh and let's not forget the tropical dials that turn from black to rusty brown selling for 30k and up and people buy like crazy...

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Pureform

That's your opinion but this is part of rolex history and I think it's a cool and unique thing that happened in the late 80s... And will be highly collectible many years from now...

Just like all the 5513s and 1680s with yellow patina that degrades over time that you lust for, is considered a defect in rolex eyes... Oh and don't forget the faded bezels and so forth...



Ohhhhhhhh and let's not forget the tropical dials that turn from black to rusty brown selling for 30k and up and people buy like crazy...

I respect your opinion, but I find there to be a huuuge difference between a vintage item showing “patina”, and a defective item cracking. Not to mention, it is wildly unattractive. Like a classic car with a shattered windshield

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Like a classic car with a shattered windshield

Not quite a parallel comparison. A car with a shattered windshield is no longer functional and needs immediate attention, whereas a spider dial doesn't. But I get your point.