Okay PAM experts!

[peepshow]

Looks very similar to a DSN dial to me. The shape of the 2 in 12 and fat crossbar at the top of the 3 look just like my DSN dial. The "L Swiss Made L" looks to be slightly different position than mine. The sheen of the dial and indices are just the same as my dial, though. I say rep, but a VERY good one.

[sssurfer]

Looks very similar to a DSN dial to me. The shape of the 2 in 12 and fat crossbar at the top of the 3 look just like my DSN dial. The "L Swiss Made L" looks to be slightly different position than mine. The sheen of the dial and indices are just the same as my dial, though. I say rep, but a VERY good one.

If your pic is of a DSN watch, then I second DSN origin for Ubiq's dial.

[ubiquitous]

I would have to agree. Looks just like mine!

[peepshow]

Consider yourself lucky, ubi. This is the original version of that dial which is no longer being made by DSN. His new dial is still nice, but the "L Swiss Made L" is a little closer to the minute marks and the 6/9 are slightly less closed on his newer version.

That's a keeper, my friend! I was even lucky enough to get one of DSN's Swiss/swan neck E movements with mine (it was a 114E when I ordered it ). Shame that movement is hiding behind a closed caseback, now...

[dluddy]

I am going to agree as well. The more I thought about this and looked at my genuine dial vs. my DSN dial I started to realize that it just doesnt have the sheen to the lettering and dial that the genuine has. I have a T-based 010 dial from DSN's early efforts and it is similar in its quality....

[PAMman]

Yes, as far as I know this is DSN's first generation 010 dial which was the best dial that he ever produced (with considerable input from at least one forum member). Lovely dial and you should value it highly as it's no longer available.

[bbell6]

If DSN's 010 dial was so accurate, why did he quit making it?

[peepshow]

He still makes it, it's just slightly different. My guess is that it's a different dial printer now, but I don't know.

[yellomen]

I think it's a genuine dial... look at the "A"... never seen any rep with such good A's! Every detail seems to be spot on... well here's something for comparisson

[peepshow]

Sorry, yellomen, look at my pics. It's a Davidsen dial. Yes, he has correct "A"s on his dial.

[babola]

Yup, as Peepshow and PAMman noted, it's an older generation DSN 010/114 dial.

Both Peepshow and myself made an extra effort in sourcing this very version from DSN, instead of his latest one which isn't as good as this one.

I made myself a nice 10D with it, also managed to surce a 'correct' D-series DSN caseback.

cheers,

babola

[dluddy]

I have one with the T Swiss T that I believe is DSN first Gen 010 - anyone know if he made some marked this way?

[babola]

I have one with the T Swiss T that I believe is DSN first Gen 010 - anyone know if he made some marked this way?

Yes but only limited few, I missed the boat with those.

Keep it!

babola

[dluddy]

Thanks Babola - I did and it is with Ziggy right now getting turned into an 010 with the correct D series caseback (although I contemplate using my spare B series caseback since it is a T-dial)

[babola]

Thanks Babola - I did and it is with The Zigmeister right now getting turned into an 010 with the correct D series caseback (although I contemplate using my spare B series caseback since it is a T-dial)

I'd use a B-series caseback if I were you ;-)

10B-T sweetness awaits you ...

babola

Edited April 21, 2008 by babola

[ubiquitous]

Thanks for the insight gang! Very interesting and enlightening post. As always, I appreciate the insight!

Cheers,

R

[milsub5517]

here is his current version of this dial (it is still pretty good):

here is yours - first generation:

here is gen:

Thanks for the insight gang! Very interesting and enlightening post. As always, I appreciate the insight!

Cheers,

R

Edited June 13, 2008 by mil_sub