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purcellj · 9 January 2012, 08:24 AM

Can someone enlighten me about the rail dial? What's the difference between a rail and non-rail? A pic of rail and non-rail would be helpful.
Thanks
John

DDG · 9 January 2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by purcellj

Can someone enlighten me about the rail dial? What's the difference between a rail and non-rail? A pic of rail and non-rail would be helpful.
Thanks
John

Rail? I always wanted a "railroad approved" dial for my Exp ll.

Jolu · 9 January 2012, 10:03 AM

Rail dial means that the C in Chronometer and the C in Certified are aligned:

(Photo from rolexnessreviews.blogspot.com)

Mickey® · 9 January 2012, 11:50 AM

Who notices this stuff? So silly.

Feras · 11 January 2012, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Who notices this stuff? So silly.

x2 :P sorry just its just my opinion

Jolu · 11 January 2012, 05:15 AM

Be that as it may, the man asked what a rail dial was. Not your opinions about the level of silliness in vintage watch collecting.

RedBaronF2001 · 11 January 2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Who notices this stuff? So silly.

The differences in the evolution of a Rolex model are so subtle that it requires attention to detail like this.

Personally, I love learning all these little details.

lhanddds · 11 January 2012, 06:18 AM

I believe it's because you can run a "rail" straight up and down between the 4 words.

HL65 · 11 January 2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Who notices this stuff? So silly.

Since you asked--All of the top vintage collectors I know and I know many as it is a small circle.

mike · 11 January 2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Since you asked--All of the top vintage collectors I know and I know many as it is a small circle.

Exactly.

Wonder if it's as silly as looking for a particular Letter in the serial number.

Mickey® · 12 January 2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Since you asked--All of the top vintage collectors I know and I know many as it is a small circle.

I understand...I guess I am just glad my WIS'ness hasn't progressed that much!

With knowledge comes wanting more watches and I can't afford any more knowledge!!!

purcellj · 11 January 2012, 02:37 AM

Thanks for the pics! Excellent explanation.

MoBe · 11 January 2012, 06:27 AM

If this is the definition of a rail dial what do you call the dial that has all the minute markers connected by circle running around the outside of the dial making it look like a circular railroad track.?

rad87gn · 11 January 2012, 06:30 AM

Rolex WIS get pretty excited about minor font and dial changes.

Mickey® · 11 January 2012, 06:37 AM

Hey I got an Avatar for someone!

Feras · 11 January 2012, 06:57 PM

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9 January 2012, 08:24 AM	#1
purcellj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 68	Explorer Rail Dial Can someone enlighten me about the rail dial? What's the difference between a rail and non-rail? A pic of rail and non-rail would be helpful. Thanks John

9 January 2012, 10:03 AM	#3
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Rail dial means that the C in Chronometer and the C in Certified are aligned: *(Photo from rolexnessreviews.blogspot.com)* __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

11 January 2012, 05:15 AM	#6
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Be that as it may, the man asked what a rail dial was. Not your opinions about the level of silliness in vintage watch collecting. __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

11 January 2012, 06:30 AM	#14
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Rolex WIS get pretty excited about minor font and dial changes. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

9 January 2012, 11:50 AM	#4
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Who notices this stuff? So silly.

11 January 2012, 06:18 AM	#8
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	I believe it's because you can run a "rail" straight up and down between the 4 words.

11 January 2012, 02:37 AM	#12
purcellj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 68	Thanks for the pics! Excellent explanation.

11 January 2012, 06:27 AM	#13
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	If this is the definition of a rail dial what do you call the dial that has all the minute markers connected by circle running around the outside of the dial making it look like a circular railroad track.?

11 January 2012, 06:37 AM	#15
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Hey I got an Avatar for someone!

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