What is the difference between the dial and the face of a watch?

The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.

Opal Watch Face

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Piaget 18 Karat Dancer with Opal Face and Diamond Bezel

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

A ladies 18k Piaget Dancer watch with an 18K link bracelet and Opal face. The bezel measures 23mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Dancer with Opal Face and Diamond Bezel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Black Opal Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Watch bracelet features a 30.0 mm circular watch case centering a 15.0 mm opal watch face With

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Black Opal Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet

Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970

By Chopard

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Chopard Opal Diamond Watch is done in 18K white gold, Black Opal Face, manual wind Ladies

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Chopard Black Opal Face Ladies Wristwatch, 1970

H 2.15 in W 1.07 in

Bueche Girod 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Faced Diamond Watch Bracelet

By Bueche Girod

Located in New York, NY

Designer: Bueche Girod Material: 18k Yellow Gold Very Impressive, Rope Crafted Year of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Condition: Excellent Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 3CT Total Weigh...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Bueche Girod 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Faced Diamond Watch Bracelet

Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch

By Longines

Located in Miami, FL

14k yellow gold Longines watch featuring an opal face and a diamond bezel. Metal weight: 23.79

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Longines Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Opal Wristwatch

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Questions About Opal Watch Face

What is the difference between the dial and the face of a watch?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between the dial and the face of a watch comes down largely to preferred terminology. Both terms refer to the part of a watch where you look to see the time. Dial is generally a more technical term than face. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.