Anyway, thanks a lot for sharing those pictures and giving us a feedback about how the dial color looks like in the real. This looks like a fantastic version of the 5230G. Enjoy it well! Best, Mark
It was not mentioned clearly from the online info. But from the macro photo, seems that there is a layer of enamel on top of the underlying metal dial. Thank you. Henry
NOT an enamel one like the 5131 cloisonnรฉ. If I remember correctly, the NYC skyline is an โembossedโ dial. However, the top layer could be transparent enamel to cover the embossing. Regardless of the technique, this piece is beautiful in the metal. ๐ ...
It's obviously still going above retail, but its value seems to have decreased quite a bit -- hence if you're interested, it might be a good time to buy. In fact, if you hurry up, it's lot 95 at this morning's Phillips auction in NY... ;-) Cheers.
I bought this one in 2017 and it is beautiful. It was limited to 300 pieces and the dial is referred to as โArt Deco, dark blueโ. One reason it may not be as well know is it was only for the USA market so limited visibility for the rest of the world. I al...