Why is it a CALI DIAL?

Why is a dial that is half Roman/half Traditional called a CALI dila?

When I've looked it up before, there were several possibilities:

1) Art Deco style became popular with Hollywood royalty in the 1930's
2) An outfit in CA did most of the restoration of these dials in the 80's and the name stuck

Regardless, they are awesome!

Good info Chris...Thanks!

Most CA residents are mixed up??

Hey that is some INTERESTING, as well as COOL information
right there Chris ! ..Never honestly knew the reasoning
behind it, but now I do ! Thank you very much for teaching
us something new here !

Thanks Guys.
Always wanted to know myself.

In watch-making, or horology, 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). Sometimes the hours of 3, 6, and 9 are replaced with a dash instead of a numeral and an inverted triangle in place of the 12. The use of this dial style dates back to the 1930s, for example in early Rolexes, Marina Militare and Kampfschwimmer diver's watches. A number of Rolexes were refurbished by a company based in California using this style of dial, and resulting in the name "California dial".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_dial

http://watchinghorology.com/2007/03/california.html

NEAT! Good info guys. Thanks!

More GREAT information James ! ..Thanks ! Sometimes
you don't often think about how all of the different terms with
watches, and this hobby come about. It's neat knowing the
meaning, as well as history behind all of this !

smellody wrote:

When I've looked it up before, there were several possibilities:

1) Art Deco style became popular with Hollywood royalty in the 1930's
2) An outfit in CA did most of the restoration of these dials in the 80's and the name stuck

3. Cuz Trevor likes it.

25or6to4 wrote:

smellody wrote:

When I've looked it up before, there were several possibilities:

1) Art Deco style became popular with Hollywood royalty in the 1930's
2) An outfit in CA did most of the restoration of these dials in the 80's and the name stuck

3. Cuz Trevor likes it.