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    I really like this one because of the floating indices. They are attached to the chapter ring, not the dial.

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    Also, not everyones cup of tea, but I love my GO. While the symmetry bothers some, I'm smitten.

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    And for what should be construed a busy design, I think it is classic.

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    Anyone see a theme developing? I love blue hands!
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    I'm a big fan of simple, pleasing dials - I think it goes a long way toward creating a timeless classic watch. I've always appreciated the classic field style with the arabic numbers and railroad track markers, but do not have one in my collection (yet). One of the very few complicated but pleasing dials is the B&M Capleand chrono mentioned above. I don't know how they did it, but that really works. Also a big fan of the GO Senator. Here are some favorite pleasing dials from my collection. I never get tired of looking at these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shemp View Post
    I'm a big fan of simple, pleasing dials - I think it goes a long way toward creating a timeless classic watch. I've always appreciated the classic field style with the arabic numbers and railroad track markers, but do not have one in my collection (yet). One of the very few complicated but pleasing dials is the B&M Capleand chrono mentioned above. I don't know how they did it, but that really works. Also a big fan of the GO Senator. Here are some favorite pleasing dials from my collection. I never get tired of looking at these.

    Great thread. Cheers!





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    If we're talking about ones we own:

    This one for vintage influenced beauty:

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    This one for incredible guilloché:

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    This one for sheer finishing perfection and simplicity with style:

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    And this one for sparkliness (don't know if that's a word, but it should be):

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    this because : reverse pie pan dial, incredible depth, floating indices, different hights and structures all this without cluttering the dial too much. I cant capture the fine details like the snailtrial for example but believe me they are there. Finish is unbelievable, especially for this price....






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    Quote Originally Posted by mlcor View Post
    And this one for sparkliness (don't know if that's a word, but it should be):

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    not a Rolex lover but yes do like that one
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    And for something different:


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    Here are a few that I think have great dials on them.











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    Because simple is often the best option:

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    Once in awhile you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.

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    I think this old thing has a rather nice dial

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    another old thing, again, with a pleasant dial

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    and this - somehow - weird fellow has a really fun and legible dial

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