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Old 3 October 2016, 02:49 AM   #1
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Non-Step Paul Newman

Hello everyone

May i ask what is Non-Step??????

http://www.collection-heure.be/en/wa...-three-colours

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Old 3 October 2016, 10:46 PM   #2
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On early (this one) and very late PNs, the chapter ring was not stepped down from the rest of the dial. Printing errors prompted this change, there was bleed and/or rough edges on early examples. The hard edge of the step made for a crisp color change. As time progressed, so did printing. There is debate whether they were late production or service dials, but non-step dials returned late in the PN era as printing quality had improved so much the step was now unnecessary.
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Old 4 October 2016, 12:49 AM   #3
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On early (this one) and very late PNs, the chapter ring was not stepped down from the rest of the dial. Printing errors prompted this change, there was bleed and/or rough edges on early examples. The hard edge of the step made for a crisp color change. As time progressed, so did printing. There is debate whether they were late production or service dials, but non-step dials returned late in the PN era as printing quality had improved so much the step was now unnecessary.
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Old 4 October 2016, 06:40 AM   #4
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I heard a total different story. 'Non step' is aftermarket or Not original Rolex, or hogh quality immitation.

The price is substantial lower.

A step dail costs 750 usd. http://www.vintagewatchmaker.com/
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Old 4 October 2016, 06:48 AM   #5
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On early (this one) and very late PNs, the chapter ring was not stepped down from the rest of the dial. Printing errors prompted this change, there was bleed and/or rough edges on early examples. The hard edge of the step made for a crisp color change. As time progressed, so did printing. There is debate whether they were late production or service dials, but non-step dials returned late in the PN era as printing quality had improved so much the step was now unnecessary.
Who on earth fed you that crap !!!

Good luck with that story if you put it in for service at Rolex Geneva !
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