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What is a matte dial on a watch?
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A matte dial of a watch refers to the finish, which is flat in appearance, in comparison with its glossier counterparts which have a shine to their finish. The lume plots are typically painted on, instead of being applied. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Rolex Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-Shaped Desk Clock C1960
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-shaped Desk Clock, La Hora Al Secundo with Original Wooden Presentation Box C1960.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rolex Steel Oyster Date Gilt Dial w/ Leather Strap Ref. 6694
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6694
Year: 1965
Serial number: 12XXXXX
Reference: C0_
Case: 34mm diameter without crown; show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel 1500 Auto Gilt Black 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Gilt Dial From The Mid-Century
Gilt dials represent a specific moment in Rolex history, a method of production where text was printed in a warm, metallic finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We seldom see the Oysterdate with Gilt Baton Markers and Gilt Baton Hands. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and still has its original...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1965 Rolex Submariner 5513 Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Automatic 40 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Gilt Era Submariner
The reference 5513 is one of the longest-running and most revered models in Rolex history.
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
