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Watch nut wrote:

Out of curiosity, what makes this a tropical dial? Is it the dial color?

During early 50's to mid 60's, most watch makers have their dials done by a 3rd party, mainly BEYELER..
Well, most vintage Rolexes done by them, at that time the dial finish isn't as durable, so over time.. Moist, humidity & UV did damage the dial surface, discolouration and so on.. These damaged dials can only happen in a relatively short period of time & some turns out really beautiful..
Hence the name tropical dial..

Author:	Felixhal [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:23 am ]
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Here's one of mine, show us yours... : )

Author:	P51 [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:01 pm ]
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I'm into tropical straps but I don't have any pics to share. Sorry.

Author:	Novacastrian [ Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:52 pm ]
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That is pretty stunning. It seems like tropical and breitling don't really go together. Haven't seen many, part from the odd Navi.

Author:	Felixhal [ Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:59 pm ]
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I see,.. Well I thought during the 60's, Breitling shared dial makers with other brands & some did turn tropicals...

Author:	Watch nut [ Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:13 pm ]
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Out of curiosity, what makes this a tropical dial? Is it the dial color?

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Author:	Dracha [ Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:02 pm ]
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Felixhal wrote: I see,.. Well I thought during the 60's, Breitling shared dial makers with other brands & some did turn tropicals... I dont recall ever having seen one

Author:	Felixhal [ Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:04 pm ]
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Watch nut wrote: Out of curiosity, what makes this a tropical dial? Is it the dial color? During early 50's to mid 60's, most watch makers have their dials done by a 3rd party, mainly BEYELER.. Well, most vintage Rolexes done by them, at that time the dial finish isn't as durable, so over time.. Moist, humidity & UV did damage the dial surface, discolouration and so on.. These damaged dials can only happen in a relatively short period of time & some turns out really beautiful.. Hence the name tropical dial..

Author:	P51 [ Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:45 am ]
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Well. Thank you for the explanation. I have learned something there.

Author:	Dracha [ Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:27 am ]
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so basically these manufacturing defects , cost cutting measures and poor quality control are now collectable and valuable

Author:	Watch nut [ Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:26 am ]
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Felixhal wrote: Watch nut wrote: Out of curiosity, what makes this a tropical dial? Is it the dial color? During early 50's to mid 60's, most watch makers have their dials done by a 3rd party, mainly BEYELER.. Well, most vintage Rolexes done by them, at that time the dial finish isn't as durable, so over time.. Moist, humidity & UV did damage the dial surface, discolouration and so on.. These damaged dials can only happen in a relatively short period of time & some turns out really beautiful.. Hence the name tropical dial.. Thanks for that info, seriously had no clue

Author:	coltstrong [ Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:29 pm ]
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very cool thanks for sharing

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