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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 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
BEZEL: Blue
BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold
MOVEMENT: Automatic
Highly desirable violet/...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This remarkable example showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
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 time has transformed into what is known as a Tropical dial.
Category
20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 36mm Silver Tropical Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16220
Serial: L49****
Year: 1989
Model: Rolex Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Si...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6305 Vintage Rolex
Serial: 572**
Year: 1960
Model: Rolex Datejust ("Red" Datejust)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: S...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5512
Year: 1960
Serial number: 55xxxx
Reference: C03729; C03603
Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5512 II...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$83,000
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