California dial explained

A California dial refers to a clock face that consists of half Roman (usually 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock) and half Arabic numerals (usually 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock). A dash is often used for hours 3, 6, and 9, and an inverted triangle for hour 12. The use of this style dates back to the 1930s, and was featured in early Rolex and Panerai watches.[1] Originally called the “high visibility” or “error proof” dial, it was created during World War II to aid legibility in low-light combat conditions.[2] After the war, the style faded away until it was popularized in the 1980s economic boom in Japan.[3] [4] Rolex could not keep up with demand, leading to a California-based company refurbishing Rolexes in the style, hence the name "California" dial.[5]

Modern examples of the California dial include the Nomos Glash%C3%BCtte Club Campus,[6] and the California watch face on the Apple Watch.[7] The California Dial has also been used in collaborations between the Fears Watch Company and California based retailer Topper Jewelers.[8] Their series II edition was inspired by geographically landmarks in Northern California.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ehrlich . Jake . April 18, 2014 . The Complete History Of the "California Dial" . August 12, 2022 . Rolex Magazine.
  2. Hannen, Logen. What is a “California” Dial?. Theo & Harris. November 2018. Zuletzt aufgerufen: 8. Juni 2019.
  3. Web site: Wild wild stuff: How British loot of India's jungles fuelled the world's largest taxidermy firm . 2023-03-25 . The Week . en.
  4. https://www.timepiecechronicle.com/features/2017/1/4/a-brief-history-of-the-california-dial A Brief History of the California Dial
  5. Web site: Dowling . James . March 27, 2016 . California Love . August 12, 2022 . Revolution Watch.
  6. Web site: Pulvirent . Stephen . March 25, 2017 . Introducing: The NOMOS Glashütte Club Campus (Live Pics & Pricing) . August 12, 2022 . Hodinkee . en.
  7. Web site: Pandey . RAJESH . September 9, 2019 . Apple Releases watchOS 6 With New Watch Faces, Dedicated App Store, More . August 12, 2022 . iJunkie . en-US.
  8. Web site: Svaboe . Thor . 2024-01-19 . Introducing: The New Fears Brunswick 40 Topper Edition Series II . 2024-02-16 . Fratello Watches - The Magazine Dedicated To Luxury Watches . en-US.
  9. Web site: Dent . Alec . 2024-02-16 . A Guide to Modern California Dials . 2024-02-17 . Worn & Wound.

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