Dial

The dial is the face of the watch, carrying the hour markers, printing, and often the logo and other text, beneath the hands.

It's the part of a watch with the biggest influence on value, particularly for collectible pieces. Rare dial variants can be worth far more than standard ones, and a replaced or refinished dial usually costs value.

Inspect the dial under magnification for print quality, alignment, damage, and consistency with the rest of the watch.

Clear, well-lit photos of the dial at different angles are among the most important images in any listing, since buyers judge originality and condition from them first.