Watch dials are the highlight of any watch. Lovers of replica watches are constantly looking for special dials that will instantly catch the eye of those around them. Rightly so, the face of the watch is the most crucial aesthetic aspect. It talks about the style of the watch, its level of sophistication and functional versatility, of course.
While the movement of the replica watches speaks about their functionality, their dials speak about how expert the manufacturers are in terms of design. A correct and fine dial design makes the replica watch look very similar to its authentic counterpart. For this reason, replica watch lovers look for the most refined dials in replica watches.
In this article, we will talk about the most popular replica watch dials. We will talk about styles and patterns as well as the most successful replica models with gorgeous dials. Let’s see what these are and please comment below which intrigues you more.
Crosshair Dials
The crosshair dials are relatively simple but extremely attractive. You can find this dial design predominantly in vintage replica watches. The specifics of this type of dial consist of horizontal and vertical lines that divide the watch face into 4 quadrants, as a general rule. In most cases, these lines meet right in the center of the dial.
Watchmakers juggle this type of dial to their heart’s content. Some can apply thicker lines, others – thinner lines. Also, such watches are usually clean, without featuring too many additional design elements to not compromise the accuracy of the crosshair pattern.
Even if they look minimalistic, these replica watches are very legible. The lines that intersect in the center divide the dial into 4 quarters that suggest the 15-minute sections. You can find such a pattern in Jaeger LeCultre, Girard Peregaux, or even Omega replica watches.
California Dials
The brand that contributed substantially to the promotion of California dials was none other than Panerai. This dial type is very interesting because of the stylistic combination in it. The California dial idea consists of combining Arabic numerals with Romanian ones. These usually skip one, that is, the odd numerals are Arabic, while the even numerals are Roman. Still, there are exceptions to this rule, and watch manufacturers show creativity by combining them in various schemes.
Regardless of the applied scheme, the combination of Roman and Arabic numerals gives the watches a slightly vintage nature soaked in modern style. While many watch lovers do not find much meaning in them, California dials are extremely popular. That’s because it’s not the sense that matters in them, but their spirited nature.
You can find the style of California dials first, in Panerai imitations. In addition, Tudor Prince Date Day replica watches are also available in the California version for the most spirited watch enthusiasts.
Gilt Dials
Replica industry statistics show that gilt dials are some of the most popular among fake watches. And rightly so, they exude aristocracy thanks to their golden luster. This type of dial looks very luxurious and, by the way, requires specific manufacturing skills. For this reason, there are few brands that dare to launch many models with such dials.
Instead, the replica industry is highly generous in these models to meet the high demand. They exude a slightly vintage nature and a noble charisma due to their eccentricity. Gilt watches usually come in golden coating and additional gold elements such as hour markers and hands, or dial inscriptions.
Gilt dials convey the spirit of luxury very well. It is unlikely that you will see such watches too often around you because they are usually worn mainly on special occasions. But when you see such a watch on someone’s wrist, it is impossible not to notice it. If you are captivated by the gilt style of the dial, you can find it in replica models such as Rolex Submariner 5508 and Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight.
Guilloche Dials
Another popular model and somewhat more common than Gilt Dials, is the Guilloche style. This is very popular in both modern and classic watches. The specificity of this style of dial consists of engraved patterns whose purpose is to catch the light at various angles. In other words, the dial of the watch seems to play in lights, transitioning from lighter shadows to darker ones. As a result, the watch face looks vibrant, playful, and spirited.
Manufacturers use the “engine turning” technique to apply this effect. Depending on the type of technique, the playful guilloche pattern can be more or less expressive. In the past, manufacturers used manual techniques to achieve the effect of transient light on dials. Today, however, due to the evolution of the industry, advanced techniques are used to achieve the same effect.
However, some luxury watchmakers who are faithful to traditional watchmaking still apply hand-made techniques so as not to betray genuine horological craftsmanship. The replica industry offers a wide variety of watches featuring a guilloche dial. The most popular and high-quality models are the Breguet Classique 7137 replica, Patek Philippe Grand Complications Minute Repeater Reference 7040 replica, and Audemars Piguet 50th Anniversary Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin replica timepieces.
Tapisserie Dials
Matter-of-factly, Tapisserie dials are a subcategory of the Guilloche style. To better understand the essence of this style, it is enough to mention the Royal Oak Offshore watches. These watches abound in the Tappiserie style covering Petite, Grand, or even Mega style.
The specificity of the Tapisserie style consists in the application of small square pyramids that differ in size according to the 3 typologies of the Tapisserie style (Petite, Grande, Mega).
Audemars Piguet showed the whole world how refined the Tapisserie concept is, framed in a unique aesthetic of Royal Oak watches. True watchmakers still use manual processing of these dials. Today, Tappiserie dials are among the most sought-after in the watch industry, including replica watches. There are no models more suitable for this style than Royal Oak Off Shore replica watches. These best show the grandeur of this style.
Bottom line
As you can see, each style of the dial “dresses the watch” in a certain charisma. Some of them suggest a more vintage style. Others suggest aristocracy. Precisely for this reason, each watch has its owner to whom it underlines its personality and essence. Visit our AAAReplica store to discover a plethora of replica watches with the most popular high-quality dials. We are here to make your customer journey as satisfying as possible.