LIMITED EDITION · 200 pieces only. Once this run sells out, this dial is retired for good — never remade.
Explorer 1016 Dial. Matte Black. 3-6-9 Field Layout. Date.
A matte black dial built on the classic 3-6-9 field layout — bold 3, 6 and 9 numerals with baton markers between, and an inverted triangle at 12 o'clock for instant orientation. The printed outer minute track keeps the read precise and the look tool-watch clean.
Hour indices and numerals are printed and filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A — a clean ice-blue glow by night, white by day, with strong initial brightness and dependable longevity.
A discreet date window sits at 4 o'clock, integrated to keep the balance of the face — the date convenience without breaking the layout.
Built for a vintage tool-watch mod.
As a standard 28.5mm dial it drops into any case built for that size. Its sibling carries the same face without the date window — see the table below.
Classic 3-6-9 field layout.
Bold 3, 6 and 9 numerals with baton markers between and an inverted triangle at 12 — a wide, instantly legible tool-watch read inside a printed minute track.
Matte black, tool-watch clean.
A flat matte black surface that kills glare and throws the printed white markers into high contrast.
Ice-blue BGW9 glow.
Indices and numerals filled with 100% Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A — a clean blue glow by night, white by day, lasting up to eight hours on a full charge.
Fits 3 and 4 o'clock crown builds.
Four dial legs as supplied — clip two to suit your case, covering both a modern 3 o'clock and a classic SKX-style 4 o'clock crown.
Choose your Explorer 1016 dial
| Variant | Complication | Movement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 1016 Dial (No Date) | No date | NH38 (NH35 / NH36 also fit) | Symmetrical — no window |
| Explorer 1016 Dial (Date) — you're viewing | Date | NH35 (NH36 also fits) | Date window at 4 o'clock |
Heads up — a dial is one part of the build
Hands. A dial needs a matching set of hands to tell time. This dial's printed markers carry Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9, so for a face that glows evenly, pair it with BGW9 lumed hands — sold separately.
Movement. This Date dial takes a date automatic — the Seiko NH35 (an NH36 day-date also fits). See the FAQ for the full list.
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Dimensions
- Dial Diameter 28.5mm
Materials & Finish
- Quality Swiss Production Quality, ISO 9001 Certified
- Surface Finish Matte Black
- Markers Printed — white
- Logo Applied — silver
- Lume Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A — blue by night, white by day, up to 8 hours
Compatibility
- Dial Type Date
- Movements NH35 (NH36 also fits) — see FAQ
- Crown Position Both 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock — see FAQ
- Hands NH movement compatible (sold separately)
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- 1x Watch Dial — Explorer 1016, Date
All photos of watches with modification parts are for illustration purposes only and are not included with the dial purchase.
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Recommended mods with: