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Santiago32 · 7 January 2022, 04:24 AM

What are your thoughts on California Dials?

I personally would love to see Rolex release some modern variants of them on OPs or perhaps the AirKing.

kieselguhr · 7 January 2022, 04:27 AM

Love the Tudor Date+Day California dial.

Scott_ · 7 January 2022, 09:34 AM

I've never been a fan of the California dial. My DJ has a stick dial, although I also like the Roman numeral dials. It bugs me when the numeral type is mixed, though. Nothing against them, but for me, I'd want all Roman numerals or all Arabic numerals (or none at all).

winst · 7 January 2022, 09:57 AM

I like them and wish Tudor would bring that option back on something like the 1926 range.

Kevin of Larchmont · 7 January 2022, 10:09 AM

I hated goofy California dials forever until I got into Panerai. Having learned that Panerai’s early California dials we’re actually marketed by Rolex as Error Proof Dials gave context to their purpose which I now appreciate. Still, not all California dials are created equal and some do it better than others.

fskywalker · 7 January 2022, 10:56 AM

Did someone said Tudor DD California dial?

There is also if not mistaken a Tudor Day California dial variant as well. They are awesome but pretty expensive (saw a Tudor DD recently on forums for $5k, full set)

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Avs Fan · 7 January 2022, 11:19 AM

Panerai 249 was/is special. Love the California dial.

GradyPhilpott · 7 January 2022, 12:15 PM

The Tudor Date-Day watches shown here are magnificent!

Santiago32 · 7 January 2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I hated goofy California dials forever until I got into Panerai. Having learned that Panerai’s early California dials we’re actually marketed by Rolex as Error Proof Dials gave context to their purpose which I now appreciate. Still, not all California dials are created equal and some do it better than others.

Interesting. I always thought they were just goofy dials. Didn’t realize the purpose behind it was for the user to always know where 12 was regardless of how the dial was held. Pretty clever actually.

OrangeSport · 7 January 2022, 04:15 PM

I do not like these. I like symmetrical and balanced dials.

samson66 · 7 January 2022, 10:10 PM

Not a fan at all. Just looks strange to me. I do think that Tudor is one of the better looking versions of that dial I've seen.

Scott_ · 8 January 2022, 12:32 AM

I will say that while I'm not a fan of the California dial in general, I wouldn't mind having one of the original vintage Rolex watches with that dial. It's a great historical piece, but for a new watch, I'd rather have all Arabic or all Roman.

talkingbollox · 11 January 2022, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Did someone said Tudor DD California dial?

From the "Tudor Prince Day-Date California dial rare?" thread looks like you picked up this piece since May 2021 ?

fskywalker · 11 January 2022, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by talkingbollox

From the "Tudor Prince Day-Date California dial rare?" thread looks like you picked up this piece since May 2021 ?

Yes, bought it mid last year

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Polar Bear · 11 January 2022, 11:30 AM

I like them in Panerais but of the 2 people i've showed pictures of California Dials to (1 watch fan, 1 not) they both had the same response:
"Wow, thats dumb!"

Thats probably why you dont see more of them out there

1665fan · 11 January 2022, 11:39 AM

I love the bubble back OG but I do not like the Tudor what so ever

7 January 2022, 04:24 AM	#1
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OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I do not like these. I like symmetrical and balanced dials. __________________

7 January 2022, 04:27 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Love the Tudor Date+Day California dial.

7 January 2022, 09:34 AM	#3
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	I've never been a fan of the California dial. My DJ has a stick dial, although I also like the Roman numeral dials. It bugs me when the numeral type is mixed, though. Nothing against them, but for me, I'd want all Roman numerals or all Arabic numerals (or none at all).

7 January 2022, 09:57 AM	#4
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	I like them and wish Tudor would bring that option back on something like the 1926 range.

7 January 2022, 10:09 AM	#5
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	I hated goofy California dials forever until I got into Panerai. Having learned that Panerai’s early California dials we’re actually marketed by Rolex as Error Proof Dials gave context to their purpose which I now appreciate. Still, not all California dials are created equal and some do it better than others.

7 January 2022, 11:19 AM	#7
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,512	Panerai 249 was/is special. Love the California dial.

7 January 2022, 10:10 PM	#11
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Not a fan at all. Just looks strange to me. I do think that Tudor is one of the better looking versions of that dial I've seen.

8 January 2022, 12:32 AM	#12
Scott_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 127	I will say that while I'm not a fan of the California dial in general, I wouldn't mind having one of the original vintage Rolex watches with that dial. It's a great historical piece, but for a new watch, I'd rather have all Arabic or all Roman.

11 January 2022, 11:30 AM	#15
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	I like them in Panerais but of the 2 people i've showed pictures of California Dials to (1 watch fan, 1 not) they both had the same response: "Wow, thats dumb!" Thats probably why you dont see more of them out there

11 January 2022, 11:39 AM	#16
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	I love the bubble back OG but I do not like the Tudor what so ever

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