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Yes. That was the year that Gazelle decided to give in the hands of a pro. They hired industrial designer Peter van der Veer to design parts and concept bikes. His first attempt was decals for the lightweight series.
iirc, the dash was designed to bring a speed element/illusion. Industrial designers are not always good bike designers and often have an odd taste.
But it was a pro's idea, so nobody questioned that design.