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Please submit your offerings to be judged fairly and judiciously ;-) well I actually submit with bias, but then we are NOT in a court of law! Romans: Arabics: I'm excited to see what is shown this week, as a lover of Romans, my heart usually points me in ...  

I will start off with a very diplomatic offering ...  

Wasn't thinking it would be first in the thread. Well played! Both superb images. Cheers, Tim

Great pictures 👍 Is there any explanation as to why they made it like this?

... except it was designed and patented by Wildsdorf in the early days of Rolex. They were called Error Proof Radium Dials by Rolex. The term California is a modern term given by collectors and it is said that its origins is a California based dial restor...  

this is very interesting. I thought it was a Panerai invention. The whole Rolex Bubbleback chapter is something I hardly know anything about but I am sure it has a huge following for a very good reason. What a wonderful advertisement you posted, btw. HAGW... 

... whole World within Rolex. An a very interesting type to specialize in. Lots of variants references dials make for a challenging collecting type. This type started me in watch collecting after I received as B day present a book about Rolex history and ... 

. . . and the explanation you've just given never crossed my mind! Thanks, Abel - very much appreciated. Art

... in my Cali Pam 249 to answer Tim’s call this week end. Two great shots of a charming Panerai you show! Hagwe! Abel

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Do you own any of them ?

We can all dream 👌

i've no roman numerals in my collection...i find it too serious personally but equally very elegant.. Best, mahesh.,

Best Mahesh ...  

These Arabic indexes timepieces are so charming! Hagwe! Abel

Best, Mahesh.,

but sometimes Arabic numbers deliver as well.... ...  

That Urban Jurgensen though. I might arabics with this pair, but it's a tough choice ;-) Tim

very original theme for this weekend...

wonderfully shot & well chosen too !! Best, mahesh.,

Your UJ photos look great 👍

Breguet numerals!! Regrettably I don’t have a watch with this style! Guess I urgently need to correct that!! Your UG is fantastic!! Hagwe !! Abel

I need to search for one for my collection... soon! Lol! Hagwe! Abel

... but guess will leave it for next year as my budget is depleted this year! Lol! All the best! Abel

... I can participate in. You've got your Roman Numerals example... Martin Braun Selene You've got your Arabic Numerals example... Jaeger LeCoultre AMVOX 1 And lest we forget, an example with no numbers at all... Habring2 Foudroyante Have A Great Wrist Sc...  

... Until he's not.

You’ve got a great glossy coat and a wet nose ;-))

... You know me all too well.

. . . for a special occasion, Scott. '71 was a great year Now you've gone and spoiled it. ;-)

... I hate when I do that.

... You are correct, mon ami.

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... Fairly accommodating. Until he's not.

... but has a dangerous taste for watches!! Lol! Hagwe my friend!! Abel

And your model is perfect!

... He was particularly calm during the photo shoot.

What a fine dog. Have to get one at some point. Pad him from me

... model those fantastic timepieces!! Wether Arabic or Roman or no numerals at all you show superb examples! Hagwe! Abel

. . . and thru tomorrow. My preference is for applied markers, but a well-executed Roman dial works, too. Art ...  

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Thanks Mike! Cheers

Hagwe!! Abel

. . . took some effort! Much appreciated, Mike.

yet another Seiko from the old catalog that I have not seen ! best regards

A great example of Roman indexes dial! Hagwe my dear friend! Abel

. . . by Ken H in Japan, and serviced by none other than the Grand Master . . . . . . of Grand Seiko, Ohira-san. Hope you're enjoying the weekend, Abel! I'll be on a day trip to Morro Bay in a few hours, returning tonight. Best, Art ...  

... Master himself adds to the charm of this watch! Yes, enjoying the weekend my friend and hope you are also enjoying it so much! Hagwe! Abel

Because I love roman law, Italy and the beautiful roman numerals! Yours, Adam ...  

Sadly we don’t see a lot of DR.

Well played!! Hagwe! Abel

For the Romans on my Tefnut, I think it fits perfectly! ...  

Well played jleno! Can we see the backside??? Cheers, Tim

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