oswald Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I was wondering if anyone has any insight into the history of the California dial. I've traced it to Tudors but I can't seem to find where the term originated. It is a pretty funky dial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Great question. I've seen a few watches with this but would really like to know who was the first to come up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I still can't get into liking "CAlifornia" dials... I wonder why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I think it has to do with illiteracy among California surfers in the 30's. By the way are you referring to Rolex or PAM California dials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtofa Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I think it has to do with illiteracy among California surfers in the 30's. By the way are you referring to Rolex or PAM California dials? I think they all started with Rolex - at least the earliest ones I've seen. When the Pams came out with the Cali they talked about it having a Rolex dial . . . But I can't find any info on when or why it started, or why it's called a California . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gander Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I think they all started with Rolex - at least the earliest ones I've seen. When the Pams came out with the Cali they talked about it having a Rolex dial . . . But I can't find any info on when or why it started, or why it's called a California . . . A frequent question I have never seen an answer apart from the earliest one's are Rolex. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg...d=0#msg_1658991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Great article. Says it all. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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