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Bauhaus Dial (No Date)

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

Bauhaus Dial. Printed Markers. Matte White.

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.

This is the opposite of an applied-index dial. Where polished metal markers are about light play and ornament, a printed-only dial is about discipline — the willingness to leave a surface clean and let the typography carry the watch. On the wrist, it reads quieter, flatter, more confident.

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.

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.

Choose your Bauhaus dial

Variant Complication Movement Notes
Bauhaus Dial (No Date) — you're viewing 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) 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. 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 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?

It's a deliberate Bauhaus layout choice. Printing all twelve numerals would crowd the face and pull the dial toward a busier, more ornamental character. With even hours numbered and odd hours represented by long printed indices, the dial keeps its rhythm and its breathing room — the typography stays the feature, not a wall of digits.

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.

Which movement does this dial need?

This is a no-date dial, so a no-date caliber is cleanest — the NH38 (the NH70, NH71 and NH72 fit too). It also runs on a date caliber like the NH35 or NH36, and on the wider Seiko/TMI family (7S26, 7S36, 4R15, 4R35, 6R15, NE15, NH25, NH26); the date wheel just turns unseen behind the blank dial. In fact, many modders fit an NH35 or NH36 on purpose to future-proof the build — that way they can later swap to a date or day-date dial without changing the movement. One thing to expect if you do: the crown keeps its date-setting position, so you'll feel it click into that detent when you pull the crown partway out — but with no date window, nothing changes on the dial face.

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.