Vintage dial question

[KZZN]

Hi,

Here's a question that floats into my mind every so often. On some vintage dials (I think I've only ever seen this with Cellini models where Rolex is concerned), the usual blurb at the bottom of the dial reads "SWISS", but is surrounded on either side by what I can only describe as a symbol that looks like a capital letter Q that's gone through a three-quarters clockwise turn (so like an O with a diagonal line sticking out the top-right, basically).

Can anyone shed any light on what this symbol means, or what this particular dial signature signifies? I've seen it with other brands too over the years very occasionally, mainly JLC and Patek I think. So I don't think it has a Rolex-specific meaning. But I've got no clue myself what it does mean.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!

[joe100]

I think you're referring to a Sigma dial. Search that term here and you should find loads of photos.

[KZZN]

Hi,

Ahh, that looks like the very thing - thanks very much!

[joe100]

Ask and ye shall receive! I like Sigma dials. Sorta small detail that really catches my eye for some reason.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by KZZN

Hi,

Ahh, that looks like the very thing - thanks very much!

As you've found, the O means a gold surround. They also had - dials during that period too, which means steel surrounds and hands.

[DrLindaPhD]

Originally Posted by joe100

I think you're referring to a Sigma dial. Search that term here and you should find loads of photos.

How do you do a "search" on TRF for something like this or for anything. Say I want to search and see if anyone posted about vintage Cellini Midas watches. How would I do that?

[joe100]

Top of the page, search function....

[Jason71]

Use the advanced search function. Works great