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1908 Dial - Silver Indices (No Date)

LIMITED EDITION  ·  200 pieces only. Once this run sells out, this dial is retired for good — never remade.

1908-Style Dial. Silver Indices. Silvery White.

A refined dial that brings timeless elegance to a modern build. The 1908 Dial in Silver Indices is our take on heritage dress-watch design — silver-applied faceted baton indices set against a silvery white matte background, finished with a balanced 3-6-9-12 numeral layout.

The detail that earns the dressy classification is the black printed minute track ringing the applied markers — a quiet line of contrast that sharpens legibility without breaking the clean, formal character of the face.

The applied indices are the part most modders underestimate. Raised, faceted markers catch light the way printed ones never can — the difference between a dial that reads "made" and one that reads "mass-produced." This is a finishing detail you feel on the wrist.

Designed to pair with the 1908 36 Ultra Thin case.
This dial was designed alongside our 1908 36mm Ultra Thin Watch Case for a matched heritage dress build. As a standard 28.5mm dial, it fits any case built for that size — but the 1908 case is its intended aesthetic partner.

Heritage-inspired, modern-built.
The 3-6-9-12 numeral layout and faceted baton indices deliver a face that reads as classic dress horology — contemporary enough for an everyday build, formal enough to dress up.

Applied indices, not printed.
Raised silver hour markers, not flat print. They sit proud of the dial surface and catch light from every angle — the single detail that separates a considered build from a flat one.

No-date layout, NH38 recommended.
A clean, symmetrical face with no date window. We recommend the NH38 (no-date caliber) so there's no unused date function behind the dial — though a date movement like the NH35 or NH36 also works if you'd rather keep a date-capable build.

Fits 3 and 4 o'clock crown builds.
Four dial legs as supplied — clip two to suit your case. One dial works for both modern 3 o'clock and classic SKX-style 4 o'clock crown positions.

Variant Indices Logo Pairs with
Silver Indices · THIS DIAL Polished silver Polished silver Steel cases and silver-tone builds
Yellow Gold Indices Yellow gold Yellow gold PVD gold cases — the warm-tone build

Same dial, two index finishes. Choose silver for steel cases and cooler builds; choose yellow gold to match a PVD gold case for a fully tonal dress watch.

Heads up — a dial is one part of the build

Hands. A dial needs a matching set of hands to tell time. For this dial we recommend our 1908 Sword Breguet Hands in Polished Silver — a Breguet-style handset finished to match the silver indices.

Movement. A no-date caliber (NH38) is recommended for this dial — though NH35 or NH36 also work. The movement is sold separately and is the engine of the build.

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

Are the indices printed or applied?

Applied. The silver hour markers are raised, faceted metal pieces fixed to the dial surface — not flat print. That's what gives the dial its light play and depth.

How do I fit it to a 3 o'clock or a 4 o'clock crown movement?

Remove the two legs that don't match your movement's crown position by clipping or gently twisting them off, then seat the dial as normal. Two legs stay, two go — see the How To Mod tab for the full walkthrough.

Which movement do I need?

This is a no-date dial. We recommend a no-date caliber — the NH38 — so there's no unused date function sitting behind the dial. That said, it works perfectly well on a date movement like the NH35 or NH36; you simply won't have a date window. Some modders deliberately choose a date movement here so they can later swap to a date or day-date dial without changing the movement.

Why does the dial have four legs?

The dial is supplied with four dial legs so it can fit two different crown positions. Seiko movements come in 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock crown layouts, and the dial feet sit in different places for each. You clip off the two legs you don't need.

Will this dial fit my case?

Yes, almost certainly. This is a standard 28.5mm dial — the industry-standard size for Seiko mod builds. It fits any case designed for a 28.5mm dial, whether that's our 1908 case, an SKX013, or another aftermarket case. The 1908 case is its intended styling partner, not a fitment requirement.

Can you remove the logo from the dial?

Our own dials carry the logo on an adhesive backing rather than a permanent stamped or engraved marking, so it isn't baked into the dial. In practice, though, removing one cleanly isn't realistic — the adhesive doesn't release without scratching or marking the dial surface, and on enamel dials especially the risk is high. We sell our dials as-is and don't modify them further. You're welcome to remove the logo yourself or have a modding specialist do it for you — just go in knowing the dial face will likely pick up some cosmetic marks.