Английская Википедия:California dial

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A California dial Panerai
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Apple Watch Series 4 with California dial

A California dial refers to a clock face that consists of half Roman (usually 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock) and half Arabic numerals (usually 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock). A dash is often used for hours 3, 6, and 9, and an inverted triangle for hour 12. The use of this style dates back to the 1930s, and was featured in early Rolex and Panerai watches.[1] Originally called the “high visibility” or “error proof” dial, it was created during World War II to aid legibility in low-light combat conditions.[2] After the war, the style faded away until it was popularized in the 1980s economic boom in Japan.[3][4] Rolex could not keep up with demand, leading to a California-based company refurbishing Rolexes in the style, hence the name "California" dial.[5]

Modern examples of the California dial include the Nomos Glashütte Club Campus,[6] and the California watch face on the Apple Watch.[7]

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See also

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  2. Hannen, Logen. What is a “California” Dial?. Theo & Harris. November 2018. Zuletzt aufgerufen: 8. Juni 2019.
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  4. A Brief History of the California Dial Шаблон:Webarchive. Timepiece Chronicle. Januar 2017. Zuletzt aufgerufen: 8. Juni 2019.
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