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Hi Kari,
"Fond" is a French word meaning in that use "background" of the dial.
So basically "fond blanc" means white background dial.
"Porcelaine" is the name of a material, translated in English by "china", used for making dishes.
I guess it means that it is a white dial looking like the aspect of a white china dish surface.
In my older PP catalogs the 3520D is not indicated with a "Fond blanc porcelaine" or "cadran blanc porcelaine". References 3919 or 3802 had a "Cadran blanc porcelaine" in the catalog.
3520D is written to have a "Cadran blanc laque" meaning a white lacquered dial.
I hope it's clear.
Dje
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A question to Dje or somebody who knows
Good Fathers' Day to all fathers, When the Certificate of Origin is stating: "FOND BLANC PORCELAINE", what is the material the dial is made of? I'm speaking about two references: 3520/D and 4809. I thank you in advance. Best, Kari
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Hi Kari, "Fond" is a French word meaning in that use "background" of the dial. So basically "fond blanc" means white background dial. "Porcelaine" is the name of a material, translated in English by "china", used for making dishes. I guess it means that i...
Thank you Sir,
I have an opportunity to acquire both a 4809 and 3520D. In both cases the Certificate of Origin is saying Fond Blanc Porcelaine. I guess the matter is clear. Thank you again! Best, Kari
My pleasure Kari.
Hi, I guess the names "porcelaine" or "lacquered" where used to describe the result and not the process, if you follow me, so the use may have changed in time depending on who directed the catalog. Cheers Dje