Bruno.M1
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Sandwich or sausage
Sandwich Dial
Construction:
- Two separate dial plates:
- Bottom plate: Coated with lume (e.g., Super-LumiNova or tritium in vintage models).
- Top plate: Has numerals and indices cut out to reveal the lume underneath.
- Creates a cut-out, recessed look to the numerals.
Visual Effect:
- Indices/numerals appear sunken or hollowed out.
- Lume sits beneath the surface.
Pros:
- Looks more technical and modern.
- Strong heritage — used on vintage Panerai watches from the 1930s/40s (e.g., Radiomir 3646).
- Often glows more evenly due to the flat lume layer underneath.
Sausage Dial
Construction:
- Single dial plate with the numerals painted or printed on top in raised lume.
- The lume is often applied in a thick, rounded way — hence the “sausage” nickname.
Visual Effect:
- Indices/numerals appear raised and slightly bulged, like they’re sitting on the surface.
Pros:
- Has a classic, hand-applied look.
- Feels more traditional or vintage in style.
- The lume can have more texture and a tactile feel.
Which one do you prefer?
Sandwich or sausage
Sandwich Dial Construction: Two separate dial plates: Bottom plate : Coated with lume (e.g., Super-LumiNova or tritium in vintage models). Top plate : Has numerals and indices cut out to reveal the lume underneath. Creates a cut-out, recessed look to the ...
Good explanation of the 'visual pros' of each style
I can tell it's a good explanation because it both explains why I chose one with sausage for my most recent Paneari acquisition *and* why I've appreciated sandwich in the past. ...
I prefer flat dials....
for tritium models and the sandwiches for luminova/super luminova ones.
Both are great and have their place.
In general I always preferred Panerai with the sandwich dials but then when you see a great sausage dial that all changes, I really think it varies from watch to watch. So I don't think there is a right or wrong choice just whatever looks best at the time...
