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What does tropical dial mean on a watch?
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On a watch, a “tropical dial” is one that was originally black in color but has since faded to a deep brown color. Rather than being viewed as a design flaw, a tropical dial is believed by some to give a timepiece more value by adding one-of-a-kind character. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tropical-dial watches.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm, vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive rare tropical dial with
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time. The dial is
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Submariner Date
REFRENCE: 16618
SIZE: 40mm
CASE: 18k Yellow Gold
DIAL: Blue
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage GMT-Master Pepsi in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black gilt dial which over
Category
20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Tropical Patina Vintage Oyster Perpetual Ref 6332 Stepped Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
particular reference is unique in that it is the only Rolex to be fitted with a stepped dial or raised dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Tropical Gilt Dial Watch in Stainless Steel, 1967
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex craftsmanship, tropical dial transformation, and design originality. For those seeking a rare
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
