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AFAIK, there was no change on the finish of the Master 8 Days.

On the RG version, the dial has a sunburst finish, as you can see on this bad picture taken with a flash:

On the SS, I think ( not sure ) that the dial has a sunburst finish, too:

The thing is that I don't have good quality pictures of this model, so it will be difficult for me to go deeper in the details, but if you saw this kind of finish in some macros, then I highly doubt that the dial of the Master 8 days has varied.

The thing is that this kind of detail is noticeable in some light conditions ( strong light, like sun or flash, for example ).

If you find one, ask your seller to provide you some good macros.

Best, and sorry to not have been very helpful on this matter.

Nicolas.

Master Eight Days Question

By: 106fan : March 25th, 2011-23:58

Hoping to get some expert opinions on a couple questions about the dial on the SS version of the Master Eight Days: 1) Does it feature a brushed sunburst finish, or is it more like a matte, satin finish? 2) Does the small seconds dial feature guilloche in...

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By: amanico : March 26th, 2011-01:01

AFAIK, there was no change on the finish of the Master 8 Days. On the RG version, the dial has a sunburst finish, as you can see on this bad picture taken with a flash: On the SS, I think ( not sure ) that the dial has a sunburst finish, too: The thing is...

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By: Ambos : March 26th, 2011-08:43

This borders on blasphemy, so please don't send the Spanish Inquisition! Nicolas, I think you posted a picture of the Platinum version and not the SS one... the 'poor man's version' has a different day/night indication (whereby I prefer the SS one!), plea...

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By: amanico : March 26th, 2011-08:50

The picture I posted is the A.Lecoultre version of the 8 Days, hence in platinum. The Inquisition will stay in Spain, this time. I checked, and the normal SS version, the one with the silver dial, has a sunburst finish. Yes, the Ruthenium dial on the SS B...

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By: Dr Bill : March 28th, 2011-11:18

Here's one in stainless with a black dial. It's a matte finish dial and does have concentric circles on the subseconds dial. The day/night indicator is in English as well....

Very nice in black... It adds an interesting touch of strenght. [nt]

By: amanico : March 28th, 2011-11:28

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Thanks for the help -- Hope to acquire one soon!

By: 106fan : April 1st, 2011-07:41

Many thanks for the detailed responses and for the beautiful macros, and especially to Amanico for being able to go right to the source for information. I'm happy to learn that the SS regular production model also features the sunburst dial, as that's one...