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Bauhaus Dial (Date @ 6H)

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

Bauhaus Dial. Printed Markers. Matte White. Date at 6H.

A dial that lives by a single century-old idea: form follows function. Geometric Arabic numerals, a printed minute track, and nothing else — no applied markers, no logo flourishes, no decorative weight. The face is the structure, and the structure is the face.

The numeral layout is the detail to notice. 12-2-4-6-8-10 — even hours only, set in an architectural sans-serif drawn for legibility rather than tradition. Odd hours sit as long printed indices, which keeps the face balanced without crowding it. Every mark on the dial earns its place.

The date sits at 6 o'clock, in the slot where the 6 numeral would otherwise live — the 6 has been removed and the date window placed in its position. It's the most architecturally symmetrical place a date can go on this layout: dead-centre below the pinion, on the dial's vertical axis. The window is small and square — no painted frame, no border, just a clean cutout in the matte white surface. Form follows function, taken literally.

Designed to pair with the Bauhaus 33 Ultra Thin case.
This dial was drawn alongside our Bauhaus 33mm Ultra Thin Watch Case — the thinnest case in our Ultra Thin line at 9.93mm. As a standard 28.5mm dial it fits any case built for that size, but the Bauhaus 33 is its intended aesthetic partner.

Form follows function.
The Bauhaus design language stripped to a dial: geometric numerals, a printed minute track, a discreet logo. No ornament, no fluting, no applied markers — every black mark drawn for legibility, not decoration.

Even-hour layout.
Numerals at 12-2-4-6-8-10, with long printed indices at the odd hours. The asymmetry is deliberate — it keeps the face balanced without crowding the centre, and gives the dial its architectural rhythm.

Date at 6H needs the right NH35.
This dial requires the special-order NH35 Date @ 6H — a non-standard variant where the date wheel sits at 6 o'clock instead of the usual 4:30. A standard NH35 won't line up. We recommend the white-wheel version for this matte white dial — the wheel disappears into the dial body, leaving only the date numeral visible.

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.

Choose your Bauhaus dial

Variant Complication Movement Notes
Bauhaus Dial (No Date) No date NH38 (NH35 / NH36 also fit) Clean symmetrical face
Bauhaus Dial (Date @ 4H) Date @ 4H NH35 (NH36 also fits) Date below the 4 numeral
Bauhaus Dial (Date @ 6H) — you're viewing Date @ 6H NH35 Date @ 6H only — white wheel 6 numeral omitted; special-order NH35

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 Pencil Hands in Polished Blue — the polished blue against matte white is a tonal contrast that holds the Bauhaus discipline while adding a single, deliberate accent.

Movement. This dial needs the Seiko NH35 Date @ 6H, White Wheel — a special-order NH35 with the date wheel repositioned to 6 o'clock. The white wheel disappears into the matte white dial body, leaving only the date numeral visible. A black-wheel version exists too — it fits mechanically but frames the window with a dark border that breaks the printed-only discipline of the dial.

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

Are the markers applied or printed?

Printed. The markers on this dial are printed flat on the surface, not raised metal. A printed face keeps the layout clean and lets the typography do the work, rather than metal ornament.

Why are there only even-hour numerals — and why is the 6 missing here?

The even-hour layout (12-2-4-6-8-10) is a deliberate Bauhaus choice — printing all twelve crowds the face and pulls the dial toward ornament. On this 6H date variant the 6 itself has also been removed to make room for the date window directly beneath the pinion. Every other numeral and index sits exactly where it does on the dial's no-date and 4H siblings.

Why does the dial have four legs?

The dial ships with four legs so it fits 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. Clip off the two legs that don't match your crown position — two stay, two go.

How do I fit this to a 3 or 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. Alternatively, set the movement's crown to the 3 o'clock or 4 o'clock position, superimpose the dial on top, and see how the feet line up — whichever way it aligns, note which two legs need cutting and proceed from there. See the How To Mod tab for the full fitting walkthrough.

Will this dial fit my case?

Yes, almost certainly. This is a standard Seiko mod dial — 28.5mm in diameter and 0.4mm thick, the industry-standard size — so it fits most, if not all, Seiko cases. Where a dial is shown with a particular case, that's an aesthetic pairing, not a fitment requirement. If you're unsure, the surest check is to remove your current dial and measure it with a vernier caliper.

Does this dial work with a normal or an ultra thin chapter ring?

Both our normal and ultra thin chapter rings fit this dial. Where a dial has applied (raised) indices, they sit within the clearance of either ring — so the choice is purely about looks: the ultra thin chapter ring sits low and discreet, while the normal sits a little more pronounced. Pick whichever suits your style.

Where exactly is the date window?

At the 6 o'clock position, on the dial's vertical centre axis directly below the pinion. The 6 numeral has been removed from the dial entirely — the date window occupies the space where it would otherwise be. The cutout is small, square, and has no painted frame; you're looking through the dial surface straight onto the date wheel.

Which movement does this date-at-6 dial need?

This dial's date window sits at 6 o'clock, so it needs the special-order Seiko NH35 Date @ 6H — a variant where the dates on the date wheel are reoriented to 6 o'clock. No other NH35 will work: a standard NH35's date sits at the 4:30 position and won't line up under this dial's 6 o'clock window. Same NH35 base movement; only the date-wheel orientation changes.

Why white wheel and not black?

Because this dial's date window has no painted frame — it's a raw cutout in the matte white surface. Whatever colour the date wheel sits in shows through as the margin around the date numeral. A white wheel matches the dial body and disappears, leaving only the black date numeral floating cleanly. A black wheel would surround the numeral with a dark rectangle that breaks the printed-only Bauhaus discipline. Both wheels fit the dial mechanically — but only one fits it visually.

Can you remove the logo from the dial?

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

Are hands included with this dial?

No — dials and hands are sold separately. This listing is for the dial only; choose a matching handset to complete the build. If your dial is lumed, pairing it with lumed hands in the same lume type keeps the whole face glowing together.