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Once the dials are polished up, Morrison says, they can be printed. Anordain designed the typeface for the numerals you see on the dial above and below, which isn't link all that surprising given its unique look. We've seen plenty of watch dials at HODINKEE. Heck, we've link seen plenty of enamel dials, but these have real character. They instantly recall the fume dials so popular in the 1970s, and link they stand out from the crowd in the 2020s.

Because the modules are usually hidden behind the dial, their appearance isn't well-known, even among enthusiasts, but for the Thunderbolt Chronograph Garcia's opted link to link open up the dial and celebrate what's usually kept behind closed doors. The Thunderbolt uses a DD module on an ETA 2892, but the module has been finished to a degree very seldom seen and its operation, rather than being under wraps, can be seen by the owner whenever the link chronograph's operated.

Originally, these watches were typically delivered on one of a few different styles of leather straps, link stamped "Cartier Paris" on the inside, along with a matching link gold deployant clasp. It's a rare treat to find one with a Cartier beads-of-rice link bracelet.

Where the dial and bracelet are a deep black the dial allows for some fun though subdued use of color via Rado's signature rotating anchor which is link set against link a synthetic ruby plate. This splash of ruby color coupled with the warm colors from the link movement keeps this watch from being too monochromatic.