CALIFORNIA DIAL WATCHES

What Is A California Dial Watch?
A California Dial watch is a watch that features a mix of Roman numerals on the top of the dial and Arabic numerals on the bottom of the dial. The California Dial normally includes an inverted triangle at 12 o'clock and baton markers at 3,6 and 9 o'clock. The purpose of this mix of numeric styles and shapes was allow instant readability. This design was patented by Rolex in 1941 when they were making watches for Italian military divers.  The divers needed a dial they could read at a glance and in low visibility conditions. Originally known as 'Error-Proof' or 'High-Visibility' Dials, the name 'California Dial' became a thing in the 1970s when some dial-restoring companies in California began restoring these dials in significant quantities, leading to people referring to the dial as a California Dial. 

DETRASH

Model Name: MIDNIGHT FLAMINGO
Features: Meet the "Midnight Flamingo", what happens when a stealth dive watch takes a wrong turn into Vice City. Blacked-out steel, a vibrant pink, like the last light on Ocean Drive, and the attitude to match. Built from recycled materials and dripping with Miami vibes, it’s equal parts deep-sea tool and midnight mischief. Limited to just 100 pieces, because in a city like this, the rarest things never stick around for long.
Diameter: 41mm
Height:  12.9mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 47mm
Movement:  Seiko NH35 Date Automatic
Case Material: 80% Recycled Stainless Steel
Watch Glass: Sapphire Glass
Caseback: Engraved Closed Back
Crown: Screw Down Crown
Straps: #Tide Recycled Ocean Plastic
Water Resistance: 20ATM / 200M
Manufacturers Warranty: 1 year
Price: £375
Limited Edition

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Model Name: CALI MELTING ICE CAP BLUE
Features: The "Cali - Melting Ice Cap Blue" is a dive watch with a textured, California dial featuring Cliff (our WWII pilot, surfer, globe mascot), an exhibition case back and polished case sides. 
Diameter: 41mm
Height:  12.9mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 47mm
Movement:  Seiko NH35 Date Automatic
Case Material: 80% Recycled Stainless Steel
Watch Glass: Sapphire Glass
Caseback: Engraved Closed Back
Crown: Screw Down Crown
Straps: #Tide Recycled Ocean Plastic
Water Resistance: 20ATM / 200M
Manufacturers Warranty: 1 year
Price: £375
Limited Edition

 SPINNAKER

Model Name: HULL CALIFORNIA 
Features: The Hull California's Roman Arabic combination dial is pronounced, contrasting nicely against the deeply textured dial. With style, substance and clear utility, this uniquely dialed timepiece is classy, sophisticated yet ruggedly handsome.
Diameter: 42mm
Lug Width: 22mm
Movement:  Japanese NH35 TMI Automatic
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Watch Glass: Mineral Glass
Caseback: Engraved Closed Back
Crown: Screw Down Crown
Straps: Leather Buckle
Water Resistance: 10ATM / 100M
Manufacturers Warranty: 2 years
Price: £167

 TIMEX

Model Name: TIMEX MARLIN HAND WOUND
Features: This 1960s-inspired timepiece pairs the purity and pleasure of a hand-wound mechanical movement with the timeless sophistication of a sleek design. For a new aesthetic update to the classically-proportioned dial, this version features an off-white California dial with both Arabic and Roman-numeral markings, plus a classic green croco-pattern leather strap for some extra retro appeal. 
Diameter: 34mm
Height:  10mm
Movement:  Mechanical
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Watch Glass: Crystal Glass
Caseback: Engraved Closed Back
Crown: Screw Down Crown
Straps: Quick Release Leather
Water Resistance: 3ATM / 30M
Manufacturers Warranty: 2 years
Price: £175

​DETRASH
Detrash Cali Watches available in Flamingo pink, Melting Ice Cap Blue and White. 

NOMOS GLASHUETTE
The Nomos Club Campus watches feature colourful, reversed California Dials.

SPINNAKER
The Spinnaker Hull California automatic watch featuring an interesting textured dial.

TIMEX MARLIN HAND WOUND
The Timex Marlin hand wound 1960s inspired California Dial Watch.
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