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zseriessub · 7 August 2009, 09:07 AM

I've never seen this dial before. Anyone know what its called?

Wolfgang427 · 7 August 2009, 02:25 PM

Its from the mid 80's to late 80's and know as the "Boiler" dial because it looks like the dials(gauges) that are used on boilers.

djhiram · 7 August 2009, 02:28 PM

Possibly fake?

zseriessub · 8 August 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Its from the mid 80's to late 80's and know as the "Boiler" dial because it looks like the dials(gauges) that are used on boilers.

Cool, thanks. Seller said it was made in 1985, but I actually doubted it because for some reason it just had a much more vintage look to me. Still a no go, however, we couldn't negotiate a price

Tools · 8 August 2009, 12:56 AM

Boiler gauge dials are pretty rare, but not particularly valuable..

Here is one to compare..

Rolex_DJ_WG_Boiler_Men.jpg

WatchSnob · 8 August 2009, 02:12 AM

I have never seen one before, that looks nice!

If I saw one at the right price I think its something Id like to own.

acce1999 · 8 August 2009, 02:47 AM

"Boiler gauge dial"; never heard that name until now, but I have seen several of them. They also came on the 6694 manual wind Rolex date model in the 80's.

Best,

A

acce1999 · 8 August 2009, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhiram

Possibly fake?

No, the dial exists. And I think it is unfair to assume the watch or the dial is fake just because the dial itself is unusual (or not recognised).

Best,

A

SLS · 8 August 2009, 03:22 AM

Aren't the dials porcelain too?
Scott

Wolfgang427 · 8 August 2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

"Boiler gauge dial"; never heard that name until now, but I have seen several of them. They also came on the 6694 manual wind Rolex date model in the 80's.

Best,

A

Yes and also on ladies Datejust models.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Aren't the dials porcelain too?
Scott

Some of the white ones are

but also came in cream(off-white) aswell as other colors such as royal blue.

acce1999 · 8 August 2009, 05:03 AM

Wolfgang, you know your Datejusts!

TempoKing · 8 August 2009, 05:21 AM

I also was not familiar with the term Boiler gauge dial
Maybe these dials were made for the U.S. and Canadian markets..?

7 August 2009, 02:28 PM	#3
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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Boiler gauge dials are pretty rare, but not particularly valuable.. Here is one to compare.. Rolex_DJ_WG_Boiler_Men.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Aren't the dials porcelain too? Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Its from the mid 80's to late 80's and know as the "Boiler" dial because it looks like the dials(gauges) that are used on boilers.

8 August 2009, 02:12 AM	#6
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	I have never seen one before, that looks nice! If I saw one at the right price I think its something Id like to own.

8 August 2009, 02:47 AM	#7
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	"Boiler gauge dial"; never heard that name until now, but I have seen several of them. They also came on the 6694 manual wind Rolex date model in the 80's. Best, A

8 August 2009, 05:03 AM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Wolfgang, you know your Datejusts!

8 August 2009, 05:21 AM	#12
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I also was not familiar with the term Boiler gauge dial Maybe these dials were made for the U.S. and Canadian markets..?

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