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A.F.W. · 31 March 2016, 02:24 AM

It looks quite different in various light conditions.
It is 1.35 million series.

[QUOTE=QueueCumber;5319369]It's probably worth noting that the gilt features of the Bart Simpson dials can get a bit wonky/fuzzy depending on the level of crazing. The paint/gloss on these generally have major crazing issues, but the crazing comes with a beautiful brown tropical hue in many cases.

Here is a closeup of mine (bought from Christies private sales) that has a bit of wonkiness on the crown and lettering due to micro-crazing:

31 March 2016, 02:24 AM	#55
A.F.W. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 44	Here is my 1966 Submariner Gilt Bart Simpson Dial It looks quite different in various light conditions. It is 1.35 million series. [QUOTE=QueueCumber;5319369]It's probably worth noting that the gilt features of the Bart Simpson dials can get a bit wonky/fuzzy depending on the level of crazing. The paint/gloss on these generally have major crazing issues, but the crazing comes with a beautiful brown tropical hue in many cases. Here is a closeup of mine (bought from Christies private sales) that has a bit of wonkiness on the crown and lettering due to micro-crazing: