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JessyW · 8 February 2019, 03:53 AM

Hey all,

I have never been great at discerning colors/shades and the dial on this one looks champagne, but is a little darker (almost brown...but not quite), and it has white print instead of black. I've seen a few like this over the years, but never knew if it had a designation, or if it would just be called champagne with white print?
Thank you in advance for any thoughts!

Jessy

ReturningSon · 8 February 2019, 03:55 AM

Do we have a name for this? Yes...a darn beautiful watch! ;-)

It looks like champagne. Lighting can play a variety of tricks especially with dials like these. In any case still a lovely piece!

JustinK · 8 February 2019, 04:13 AM

It could also be a brown or bronze dial. Tough to tell with the lighting.

JessyW · 8 February 2019, 04:14 AM

southtexas · 8 February 2019, 04:21 AM

I call it brown or bronze. Give it a catchy name and become immortal.

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Richard Carver · 8 February 2019, 04:38 AM

It's one of those unfortunate orphans there just aren't enough of for a cool name to stick. :) Seattle Al made up a cool name for his but I don't remember. I have an NOS one I call; "that one with the white writing", that's pretty cool. :)

JessyW · 8 February 2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

I call it brown or bronze. Give it a catchy name and become immortal.

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The temptation is strong!

JessyW · 8 February 2019, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

It's one of those unfortunate orphans there just aren't enough of for a cool name to stick. :) Seattle Al made up a cool name for his but I don't remember. I have an NOS one I call; "that one with the white writing", that's pretty cool. :)

Totally agree, That's essentially what I've called it. Someone mentioned it be called "Ardesia ghost or Hazelnut" on VRF. Looks like Phillips auction used it... found a couple others using that name... has a nice ring to it at least.

JessyW · 8 February 2019, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReturningSon

Do we have a name for this? Yes...a darn beautiful watch! ;-)

It looks like champagne. Lighting can play a variety of tricks especially with dials like these. In any case still a lovely piece!

Thank you! Appreciate you input!

JessyW · 8 February 2019, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinK

It could also be a brown or bronze dial. Tough to tell with the lighting.

Posted a couple other shots in daylight. Thank you for your input!

seattleal · 8 February 2019, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

It's one of those unfortunate orphans there just aren't enough of for a cool name to stick. :) Seattle Al made up a cool name for his but I don't remember. I have an NOS one I call; "that one with the white writing", that's pretty cool. :)

Ghost or Albino -

JustinK · 8 February 2019, 05:05 AM

I call it bronze as the presidents also have a darker brown dial. I have a very similar loose dial for a 18038 that I believe to a bronze dial. I can’t remember how I ended up there but I researched the dial when I bought it years ago.

southtexas · 9 February 2019, 12:09 AM

I had this 1625 dial but I think it’s actually more bronze than the one in question. Seems like a lot of 1625 dials you see are this one, I wonder why:

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SunTzu · 9 February 2019, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Give it a catchy name and become immortal.

"Olympic Bronze"

"Bronze Age"

"Café au lait"

"The Jennifer Lopez"

I have a few more but you get the idea

JessyW · 9 February 2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

"Olympic Bronze"

"Bronze Age"

"Café au lait"

"The Jennifer Lopez"

I have a few more but you get the idea

well played!

77T · 9 February 2019, 09:47 AM

It’s been simply called Gold, or Smoky Gold.

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superstarmar · 9 February 2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

It’s been simply called Gold, or Smoky Gold.

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Hah, It's gorgeous...

crowncollection · 9 February 2019, 11:15 AM

Bronze

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BlackOnyx · 10 February 2019, 03:23 AM

to my knowledge, this looks like a perfect example of a cappuccino dial

8 February 2019, 03:53 AM	#1
JessyW 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jessy Location: Healdsburg Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 6,006	Do we have a name for this 1803 dial variation? Hey all, I have never been great at discerning colors/shades and the dial on this one looks champagne, but is a little darker (almost brown...but not quite), and it has white print instead of black. I've seen a few like this over the years, but never knew if it had a designation, or if it would just be called champagne with white print? Thank you in advance for any thoughts! Jessy __________________ Follow me on IG: @watchingtime

8 February 2019, 04:14 AM	#4
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8 February 2019, 04:21 AM	#5
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	I call it brown or bronze. Give it a catchy name and become immortal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

9 February 2019, 12:09 AM	#13
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	I had this 1625 dial but I think it’s actually more bronze than the one in question. Seems like a lot of 1625 dials you see are this one, I wonder why: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

9 February 2019, 09:47 AM	#16
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It’s been simply called Gold, or Smoky Gold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 February 2019, 03:55 AM	#2
ReturningSon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sacremento Watch: ALS, Rolex, Seiko Posts: 158	Do we have a name for this? Yes...a darn beautiful watch! ;-) It looks like champagne. Lighting can play a variety of tricks especially with dials like these. In any case still a lovely piece!

8 February 2019, 04:13 AM	#3
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	It could also be a brown or bronze dial. Tough to tell with the lighting.

8 February 2019, 04:38 AM	#6
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	It's one of those unfortunate orphans there just aren't enough of for a cool name to stick. :) Seattle Al made up a cool name for his but I don't remember. I have an NOS one I call; "that one with the white writing", that's pretty cool. :)

8 February 2019, 05:05 AM	#12
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	I call it bronze as the presidents also have a darker brown dial. I have a very similar loose dial for a 18038 that I believe to a bronze dial. I can’t remember how I ended up there but I researched the dial when I bought it years ago.

9 February 2019, 11:15 AM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Bronze Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

10 February 2019, 03:23 AM	#19
BlackOnyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 51	to my knowledge, this looks like a perfect example of a cappuccino dial

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