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Arab Dial

Omega Stainless Steel Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
and brushed, curved lugs, snap on case back. Dial silver with applied gilt arab numbers and arrow
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver, Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Cream Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
and brushed, curved lugs, snap on case back. Dial cream with applied gilt arab numerals and arrow
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.25 cts with prong buckle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

United Arab Emirates Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, Emirats arabes unis dial with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement.             
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Pocket Watch 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref R3163
By Hamilton
Located in Surfside, FL
Round caseback and Gold Arab No. dial. Circa: 1950s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our
Category

Vintage 1950s Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor SERVICED by JLC Steel 148.8.60 Cal 960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
blurred on the case back photography. CASE MATERIAL : Stainless Steel Dial, case, strap and movement
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum & Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
with a Oval caseback and Off White Arab&Stk dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

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Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece presents clean lines and is ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold, fluted crown, snap-on back. Silver dial, applied gold indexes, black painted railway tr...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Omega Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Omega Wrist Watch, 39 X 21 M.M. 2 Piece 14k Yellow Gold Omega signed case with fancy flared Lugs. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin dial with raised ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers,...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold men's wristwatch. Beautiful example of early 1960's watch making when the worlds watch manufacturers were trying to prove who could make the thi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1978 Omega Dynamique Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Omega Dynamique, Genève. Circa 1978 Date 3 heures Acier doré. Bracelet cuir. Automatique 44 x 38 mm Garantie 1 an Très belle
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

1978 Omega Dynamique Wristwatch
1978 Omega Dynamique Wristwatch
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Omega Constellation Steel Screw back Case Original dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Constellation Steel Screw back Case Original dial Original dial with very attractive raised steel markers. Steel Hands and steel center second hand. Dial is signed Omega Autom...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Steel Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Watch. Attractive Vintage Steel Bumper Omega wartch in Fantastic condition. Restored and serviced case dial and movement and is running very well...
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Mid-20th Century European Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's. Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company. Reference: 315418 Period: 1960's Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation c.1970s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Stainless Steel Omega Constellation c.1970s Maker: Omega Model: Constellation Year: c.1970s Materials: Stainless Steel Dial: 32mm x 32mm, Silver w/ Date Movement: Automatic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb Unique Leopard Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An Important leopard watch-bracelet encrusted with fine white and brown diamonds and emerald eyes, produced as a collaboration or client special order between Van Cleef & Arpels and ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies
By Longines
Located in Sammu shi, JP
LONGINES / 1970s Vintage watch Ladies size : case 2.3cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm No.27223962 movement : Automatic This is a high-precision model equipped with a Cal....
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Stainless Steel

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
By Omega
Located in Sammu shi, JP
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 1.8cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm movement : Hand-wound
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 351 Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Men's Bumper Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In the popular 32mm case of the period, this great 1950s Omega timepiece is a winner. In original condition, the domed crystal and authentic retro dial with rounded numerals and sec...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580 Movement #580 Movement Serial #184222XX Year: 1961 Case #1102261 18k Yellow Gold Case 15 mm in Diameter (17 mm w/ C...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Elgin Lord Elgin 4532 14 Karat White Dial Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Miami, FL
, cleaning, and polishing. Watch is in Excellent condition. Off White Arab No. Analog dial. Solid Case Back
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Ernst Benz Chronolunar 40300 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Ernst Benz
Located in Miami, FL
Benz watch has a 44 x 44 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Arab No. dial. Circa: 2010s . It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Pink Wave Diamond Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
BUCKLE: Deployment Clasp MODEL NO.: 116234 PWDAO MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC DIAL: Pink Waves/ Arab 6-9 Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Omega Oversize Silver Dial Arab Numbers Vintage Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
applied gilt arab numbers and arrow baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt arrow hands. Manual wind
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date United Arab Emirates Military Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Date United Arab Emirates Military emblem Watch c.1969 Composition: Stainless Steel
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Platinum Day-Date Arabic Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 228206, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Movement: Automatic Case: Platinum Dial: Blue Arabic Bracelet: Platinum President Strap Length: Adjustable
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Hublot Engraved Sheikh Khalifa Dial Watch 1582.4
By Hublot
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique watch from Hublot features an engraved dial with a portrait of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Screw Back Case Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
back. Dial champagne with applied gilt Arab numbers and arrow baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeLaneau Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dial Middle Eastern Flags quartz Wristwatch
By Delaneau
Located in London, GB
A Gold Middle Eastern Flags Gents Dress Wristwatch, champagne dial set with approximately 90 round
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Day-Date President Automatic Platinum Ice Blue Arabic Dial 228206
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex has created some of the most surprising, beautiful, and unusual Day-Dates for the Arab States
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Explorer II Rehaut Stainless Steel Gents 16570, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dial: White Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster Strap Length: Adjustable up to 19cm Strap Width: At Case
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116718LN, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Black Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Strap Lenght: Adjustable up to
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Retailed by Suiza Stainless Steel Large Size Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
, polished and brushed, straight lugs, snap on case back. Dial tropical with printed black arab numerals
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Locman Rose Gold Large Size Tonneau-Shape Panorama Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
rose gold tonneau-shape case, off-white dial, rose gold arrow hands and rose gold hour markers, Arab
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Kienzle Montgolfier Yellow Gold Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
rectangular chronograph buttons. Enamel white dial with black Arab numerals, subsidiary dials for 30 minutes
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Champ Classic Vintage Champ Classic Watch with Rubies & Diamonds Case
Located in Surfside, FL
and White Arab No. dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Chronospace A78365
By Breitling
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless Steel buckle. This Breitling watch has a 48 x 48 mm case with a Round caseback and Navy Arab No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 32mm 114200
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 32 x 32 mm case with a Round caseback and Silver Arab
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Rolex OysterDate Stainless Steel Special UAE Military Model 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-black dial featuring the United Arab Emirates Desert Eagle coat of arms. Ordered by the UAE government
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Serviced Stainless Steel Classic Pre Master 1950 Automatic 851
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
(excluding the crown) Lug to lug : 41 mm DIAL : White Silvered dial with Golden dotes and Arab numerals With
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic SERVICED Steel Reserve de Marche Cal 481 Pre Master
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
voluntarily blurred on the case back photography. CASE MATERIAL : Stainless Steel Dial, case and movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic Serviced Stainless Steel Reserve Classic 481 Cal
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
DIMENSION(S) : 33.5 mm (excluding the crown) Lug to lug : 42 mm DIAL : White Silvered dial with baton arab
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre 250.8.08 Reverso Stainless Steel JLC Strap + Paper
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
mm x 39 mm(excluding the crown) DIAL : White Silvered dial with arab numerals With original blued
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre 260.5.86 Reverso Full Set 18k Gold Stainless Steel Manual Cal
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
signed. CASE DIMENSION(S) : 20 mm x 33 mm(excluding the crown) DIAL : White Silvered dial with arab
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Geneve Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
. Dial silvered with applied gilt arab numbers and arrow baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Geneve Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
brushed, curved lugs, snap on case back. Dial silvered with applied gilt arab numbers and arrow baton
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Arab Numbers Manual wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
. Dial honeycomb silver with applied gilt arab numbers and arrow baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
printed black arab numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt arrow hands. Manual wing movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Silvered Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
silver with applied Arab numerals and baton, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Gilt arrow hands. Manual
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Blue and Gilt Dial Arab Numbers Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
, curved lugs, snap on case back. Dial two tone blue and gilt with applied Arab numerals and dots, outer
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
. White dial with black and red Arab numerals, black outer minute track, black hands, subsidiary dial at 6
Category

Antique 1890s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Longuevue Chased Case Full Hunter Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
dial with black and red Arab numerals, black outer minute track, black hands, subsidiary dial at 6 for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wyler Vetta Gilt Enamel Dice Manual Wind Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
wind movement, silvered dial with black printed Arab numerals, blue dagger hands Diameter of the watch
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large GM LM Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
34 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL: Railway pattern and Arab numerals. Blued steel swords hands
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large MM LM Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
): 25 x 34 mm (excluding the crown) DIAL: Railway pattern and Arab numerals. Blued steel swords hands
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Small Second Round Pre Master Steel Vintage 1940
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
crown) DIAL : Silvered dial with arab indices With original crown steel hour, minute lance hands and
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 with UAE Dial circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, second time zone Dial original brown dial with tritium indexes and hands, with emblem of the United
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

IWC Mark XVII IW326501 Men's Stainless Steel Pilots Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: IW326501 Age: 20-11-2014 Gender: Men Complete With: IWC Box, Manuals & Warranty Card Dial: Black Arabic
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

IWC Mark XVII IW326501 Men's Stainless Steel Pilots Watch
By IWC
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: IW326501 Age: 20-11-2014 Gender: Men Complete With: IWC Box, Manuals & Warranty Card Dial: Black Arabic
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2018 Breitling Chronoliner GMT Rose Gold RB046116/C972 Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition and there are no visible imperfections. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: Blue Baton *Glass: Sapphire
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

2017 Baume & Mercier Clifton 8 Days Power Reserve Rose Gold MOA10195 Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: White Arabic *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Mechanical
Category

2010s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

2008 Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: Silver Arabic *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Automatic
Category

Early 2000s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2003 Glashutte Senator Chronograph Datum Stainless Steel 3932111304 Wristwatch
By Glashütte Original
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: Silver Baton *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Automatic
Category

Early 2000s Emirian Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini 5115, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
a 32 x 32 mm case with a Round caseback and Mother of Pearl Arab No. dial. It is Gray and Sons
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini 5115, Case, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
a 32 x 32 mm case with a Round caseback and Mother of Pearl Arab No. dial. It is Gray and Sons
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Breitling Superocean A17340, Certified and Warranty
By Breitling
Located in Miami, FL
x 41 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Arab No. dial. Circa: 2000s . It is Gray and Sons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Vintage 5426, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
x 24 mm case with a Round caseback and Off White Arab No. dial. Circa: 1940s . It is Gray and Sons
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
. Some of the most collectible among these are the ones bearing crest dials from the various Arab
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Arab Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact arab dial you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Steel and Silver. Finding an appealing arab dial — no matter the origin — is easy, but Omega and Rolex each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a arab dial for sale for men should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is an Arab Dial?

On average, a arab dial at 1stDibs sells for $2,100, while they’re typically $1,691 on the low end and $2,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Questions About Arab Dial
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex did make watches with an Arabic dial from roughly the 1950s to the late 1970s. It then revived the Arabic dial again in 2016. Today the company no longer makes the Arabic dial, and all of the ones they produced in the past were limited editions. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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