Introducing Luxury Watch Parts ~Dial Variations~ Datejust, Daydate, Oyster Perpetual Part 1

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Today we will be sending you Part 1 of an introduction to luxury watch parts: dial variations - Datejust, Day-Date, and Oyster Perpetual .

Luxury watch dials come in a wide variety of colors, materials, designs, etc. for each model. The types range from simple ones to ones decorated with jewels, and there are probably many dials that you don't even know exist.

So, over several posts, we will be introducing the wide variety of dials available from Rolex, including the Submariner, GMT Master, Yacht-Master, Daytona, Datejust, Day Date, and Oyster Perpetual, along with some of their most popular models, focusing on color, material, and design.

This is the ninth installment of our series , and we will be showcasing the dials of the Datejust, Daydate, and Oyster Perpetual models, which come in a wide variety of variations. Please enjoy reading to the end.

Introducing dial variations

①Arabic Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-208487/

Characteristics of the “Arabic Dial”
- Applied Arabic numerals are set around the outer edge of the dial.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in champagne, silver, blue, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16200"

2. Jump Arabic Dial

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ladies-1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/rolex_2/oyster-perpetual-30/

Features of the "Flying Arabic Dial"
- Applied Arabic numerals are set only on the even index numbers (the crown mark at 12 o'clock).
・Mainly used in the ladies' "Datejust" and "Oyster Perpetual Date." Available in white, silver, pink, gray, blue, and other variations.
-In addition to the bar index specification for odd numbers, diamond index specifications are also available.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual Date" "Ref. 79160"

➂ Boiler gauge dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-263966/

Features of the "Boiler Gauge Dial"
- Named after its resemblance to a boiler pressure gauge.
・Used in the Datejust. Characterized by the circle placed inside the Arabic numerals.
-Available in white, ivory, blue, and other colors.
-There is also a "Stella" boiler gauge dial with an enamel-coated surface.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16014"

4. 369 Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/oyster-perpetual/oyster-perpetual-japan-limited-331933/

Features of "369 Dial"
- There is an applied crown mark at the 12 o'clock position, and Arabic numerals are set at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, just like the Explorer.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual. Available in black (Japan only), blue, pink, and other variations.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual" "Ref. 116000"

⑤Maxi 39 Dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/watches-weekly-new-york-20/rolex-reference-177200-oyster-perpetual-a

Features of the "Maxi 39 Dial"
- Applied crown mark at the 12 o'clock position, and large (maxi) Arabic numerals at "6" and "39".
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual. Available in white, pink, and other variations.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual" "Ref. 177200"

⑥ Roman (with serifs) dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-166606/

Characteristics of the "Roman (serifed) dial"
-Set with applied roman numeral indexes with serifs.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in white, silver, ivory, shell, ice blue, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16234"

⑦Roman (no serifs) dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-330529/

Characteristics of the “Roman (no serif) dial”
- Set of applied roman numerals without serifs.
When the index is viewed horizontally to the dial surface, the five-digit model uses a rectangular prism, while the current model uses a three-dimensional shape like a triangular prism.
- It became a six-digit model, and the index became larger.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in a variety of colors including copper, white, olive green, and chocolate.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.18239BIC"
・Day Date "Ref. 228235"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-278776/

⑧Printed Roman Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/air-king/airking-29/

Features of the "Printed Roman Dial"
-The index features printed Roman numerals and a rod-shaped minute scale.
-There are also models in which the rod-shaped minute scale is finished in diamonds.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual and Datejust. Available in white, ivory, and other colors.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual" "Ref. 14010M"

⑨ Buckley Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vintage_rolex/datejust-349042/

Features of the "Buckley Dial"
- [Rolex] Named after John Buckley, a collector and watch dealer.
-Printed Roman numerals and railway minutes are set into the index.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in white, blue, champagne, and other color variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16030"

⑩ Zephyr Dial

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/christies-watches-online/rolex-two-tone-zephyr-ref-1008-23/75181

Features of the “Zephyr Dial”
- Manufactured for the US in the 1950s.
- There is a crown mark at the 12 o'clock position and 11 luminous dots (bar type is also available), with lines drawn in a cross shape.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual. Available in black, silver, champagne, mirror, and other variations.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual" "Ref. 1008"

⑪Honeycomb dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080118/154?fromSearch=honeycomb&searchPage=1

Features of the "Honeycomb Dial"
-The diagonal lattice pattern is so named because it resembles a honeycomb (a hexagonal honeycomb structure).
-Used in the Datejust, Oyster Perpetual, vintage Explorer, and Milgauss.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.6605"

⑫ Chevron dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-6444-lot-280-218?browse_all=1&page=1&q=6444

Characteristics of the “Chevron Dial”
- The name comes from the French word "chevron," which refers to the inverted V-shape found on armbands worn by police officers and the military.
- Used on the antique Rolex "Oyster" watch, which features Arabic numerals and wedge-shaped indexes.
Representative model
- "Oyster" "Ref. 6444"

⑬Tapestry (pyramid) dial

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6378256

Features of the "Tapestrie (square pyramid) dial"
- The entire dial is designed with a guilloche pyramid design.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in silver, champagne, and other colors.
Representative model
・Day-Date "Ref.1803"

⑭ Mosaic (shantung) dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/important-watches-5/oyster-perpetual-date-reference-1501-a-pink-gold

Features of the "Mosaic (Shantung) Dial"
- A design based on a plain weave fabric (shantung) with irregular mosaic-like knots.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual and Day-Date. Available in silver, champagne, gray, and other variations.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual Date" "Ref.1501"

⑮Mosaic (linen) dial

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/christies-watches-online-time-remember/rolex-18k-day-date-ref-1803-201/69016

Features of the "Mosaic (Linen) Dial"
- A design based on linen (silk fabric) that reproduces the intricate weave of a mosaic pattern.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual and Day-Date. Available in silver, champagne, gray, and other variations.
Representative model
・Day-Date "Ref.1803"

⑯Tapestry (stripe) dial

Rolex Datejust Grey Tapestry-1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vintage_rolex/datejust-131/

Features of the "Tapestrie (Stripe) Dial"
- Vertical stripe pattern is designed across the entire dial.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, etc. Available in black, silver, champagne, gray, and other variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16030"

⑰Quadrant Dial

*Source: https://luxurywatchesusa.com/product/rolex-day-date-228206-ice-blue-quadrant-roman-40mm-platinum-mens-watch/

Features of the "Quadrant Dial"
- The dial is divided into four quarters (quadrant), with adjacent surfaces decorated with stripes in a direction that differs by 90 degrees.
- Applied Roman numerals are set on the index.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in silver and ice blue.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref. 228206"

⑱Decoration dial (Arabic)

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-147/

Characteristics of "Decorated Dial (Arabic)"
-Designed with a diagonal grid pattern around the inner circumference of the circle.
- Applied Arabic numerals are set on the index.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in white, black, silver, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.116234"

⑲Decoration dial (Roman)

Warranty card, box, pass case, booklet, tag 1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/rolex_2/datejust-34/

Characteristics of "Decorated Dial (Roman)"
-The design features a diagonal grid pattern around the outer edge of the circle.
- Applied Roman numerals are set on the index.
・Used in the Lady-Datejust. Available in white shell, yellow shell, and other variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.179174NR"

⑳Diagonal Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date40-250631/

Features of the "Diagonal Dial"
-The entire dial features a diagonal grid pattern.
-Railway minutes printed on the outer circumference.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in ice blue, silver, black, chocolate, and other colors.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref. 228206"

2. Oxford Dial

*Source: https://www.watchguynyc.com/products/rolex-day-date-36-platinum-mother-of-pearl-with-oxford-motif-set-with-diamonds-dial-president-mens-watch-118206

Characteristics of the "Oxford Dial"
-The name comes from Oxford, a place in England famous for its cotton textiles.
- A design carved vertically and horizontally in a regular pattern, like a woven fabric.
-Diamonds are set in the index.
・Used in the PT (platinum) "Day-Date". Only available in ice blue blue shell.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.118206"

22. Engraved computer dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-76/

Features of the "Engraved Computer Dial"
-The design features a pattern of the "Rolex" letters with a raised embossed finish.
- In addition to diamond indexes, there are also dials with Arabic and Roman numerals set in them.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in a variety of colors including black, silver, champagne, blue, gray, and brown (Havana).
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.118238"

22. Print computer dial

*Source: https://watchcollectors.co.uk/products/rolex-datejust-ref-16233-silver-jubilee-dial-stainless-steel-18k-yellow-gold

Features of the "Mosaic (Shantung) Dial"
-The lettering of "ROLEX" is patterned and printed smoothly.
- In addition to diamond indexes, there are also bar type and dials set with Roman numerals.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in a variety of colors including black, silver, champagne, gray, and shell.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16233"

㉔ Wave dial (69 diamonds)

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-198/

Features of the "Wave Dial (69 Diamonds)"
- A design that uses the letters "ROLEX" as a pattern to create a wave-like undulation.
-Diamonds are set on the 6 and 9 indexes.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in brown, silver, blue, green, pink, and other variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.116234"

㉕ Wave dial (Arabic)

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-277598/

Features of the "Wave Dial (Arabic)"
- Applied Arabic numeral indexes, railway minutes on the outer edge of the dial, and a design that expresses wave-like undulations in the center.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in blue, ice blue, brown, champagne, and other variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.118239"

summary

What did you think.

As mentioned at the beginning, there are a wide variety of dial variations for the Datejust, Day-Date, and Oyster Perpetual, so there may be some designs you have never seen before. Each has a different atmosphere, so we highly recommend them to those looking for a unique watch that no one else has. Also, many of the dials introduced here have already been discontinued and cannot be purchased at authorized retailers, so please stop by Commit Ginza if you are in the area.

Once again, we hope this article helps you find your favorite luxury watch.

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