This gilt process was used by Rolex to produce 5513 and 5512 dials until the late '60s. Today collectors still love gilt dials because they're
link deep and rich with metallic lettering that no paint can match and gilt Subs carry the price premiums to prove it. Some old guys will even tell you these gilt dials are
link the real-deal vintage stuff and everything after that is far too modern
link for their sensibilities.