Introducing Luxury Watch Parts ~Dial Variations~ Datejust, Daydate, Oyster Perpetual Part 2

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Today we will be sending you Part 2 of our 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 from Rolex's 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.

For the 10th issue , we will be showcasing the dials of the Datejust, Daydate, and Oyster Perpetual models, which come in a wide variety of versions. Please enjoy reading to the end.

↓↓If you haven't seen PART.1 yet, please click here.↓↓

Introducing dial variations

①Houndstooth dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/watches-weekly-hong-kong-25/rolex-datejust-reference-16233-a-yellow-gold-and

Characteristics of "Houndstooth"
- Houndstooth pattern all over, with railway minutes set around the outer edge of the dial.
・Used in the Datejust. In addition to bar type indexes, there are also 10P diamond x Roman index specifications.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16233"

2. Concentric dial

Rolex Air King Blue Concentric-1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/air-king/airking-17/

Features of the "Concentric Dial"
- The entire dial or just the center part is decorated with a spiral pattern, and the indexes are set with Arabic numerals.
- Used in the Datejust, Air King, Oyster Perpetual, etc. Available in a wide variety of colors, including blue, silver, black, champagne, and ice blue (Roman index), as well as two-tone colors.
Representative model
・"Air King" "Ref. 114200"

➂ Pyramid Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-259/

Features of the "Pyramid Dial"
The entire dial is textured like a pyramid, and the indexes are set with Roman numerals.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in white, ivory, black, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16238"

➃Sunbeam Dial

*Source: https://www.luxuryofwatches.com/rolex-mens-datejust-two-tone-fluted-silver-sunbeam-roman-dial/

Features of the "Sunbeam Dial"
The dial is engraved with radiating engravings that radiate from the center, and in addition to Roman numerals, there are also dials set with 10P diamonds.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in champagne, silver, grey, black, and other colour variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16013"

⑤Guilloche dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/rolex-other/cellini-dual-time-314192/

Characteristics of the "guilloche dial"
- The dial is engraved with engravings that radiate out from the center and is set with a minute scale and bar indexes.
・Used in the Cellini. Available in silver, black, chocolate, and other colors.
Representative model
・"Cellini" "Ref. 50525"

⑥Geometric Dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2008/important-watches-including-property-from-the-time-museum-n08474/lot.137.html

Features of the "Geometric Dial"
- The dial features a geometric pattern using straight and curved lines originating from a starting point.
・Used in the "Day-Date." Available in white, champagne, and other variations.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.1803"

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/NY080120/92?fromSearch=1804&searchPage=1

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080115/21?fromSearch=1804&searchPage=1

⑦Roman (III, VI, IX) dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/fine-watches-8/reference-177200-oyster-perpetual-grape-a

Features of the "Roman (III, VI, IX) Dial"
- There is a crown mark at the 12 o'clock position, and Roman numerals with applied serifs on III, VI, and IX, with printed Roman numerals on all other indexes.
・Used in the Oyster Perpetual. Available in white, blue, grape, and other colors.
Representative model
・"Oyster Perpetual" "Ref. 177200"

⑧Flower Dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/watches-3/rolex-reference-178240-datejust-a-stainless-steel

Features of the "Flower Dial (6 Diamonds)"
- Applied flower motifs are scattered across the entire dial, with applied Arabic numerals only at the 6 o'clock position.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in silver, grey, pink, champagne, and other colours.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.178240"

9. Flower Dial (69 diamonds)

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust36-248190/

Features of the "Flower Dial (69 diamonds)"
- Flower motifs are scattered across the entire dial, and diamonds are set at the 6 and 9 indexes.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in silver, grey, pink, chocolate, and other colours.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.116201"

⑩Floral motif dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/datejust-339415/

Features of the "Floral Motif Dial"
- The flowers on the dial are created using three finishes: sunray, matte and grained, and 24 diamonds of different sizes are set in the center of the flower.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in blue, green, silver, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.278274"

⑪Lotus Flower Dial

*Source: https://mactimechicago.com/products/rolex-everose-gold-lady-datejust-pearlmaster-29-watch-34-diamond-bezel-mother-of-pearl-and-pink-gold-lotus-flower-motif-roman-dial-80285-74945-mfldr

Features of the "Lotus Flower Dial"
- The lotus flower motif is used across the entire shell dial, and the Roman index at 6 o'clock is set with a diamond.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in white and black shells.
Representative model
・Pearlmaster "Ref.80285"

⑫Gold crystal dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/datejust-126/

Features of the "Gold Crystal Dial"
The dial is unique to Rolex and uses crystals that form when gold is cast, and the index is set with 10 diamonds.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in pink, gold, silver, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.179384G"

⑬Jubilee Gold Crystal Dial

*Source: https://www.chrono24.jp/rolex/lady-datejust-26-179383g–id29685619.htm

Features of the "Jubilee Gold Crystal Dial"
- Made using crystals that form when gold is cast, the dial is unique to Rolex and features the "ROLEX" motif, with 10 diamonds set into the index.
・Used in the Datejust. Only available in Ruby x Champagne.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.179383"

⑭ Goldust Dial

*Source: https://timesourcejewelers.com/products/rolex-steel-and-white-gold-datejust-31-watch-46-diamond-bezel-white-goldust-mother-of-pearl-arabic-dial-jubilee-bracelet-178384-wgdmdaj

Features of the "Goldust Dial"
-A unique design with granular gold and platinum sprayed onto a white shell.
・Used in the Datejust. In addition to Arabic numerals + 2P diamonds, there are also Arabic numerals + 10P diamonds variations for the index.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.178384"

⑮Goldust Dream Dial

*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/rolex-datejust-midsize-steel-rose-gold-goldust-dream-mop-watch-178241-box-card-44281/

Features of the "Goldust Dream Dial"
- A design featuring a white shell sprayed with granular gold and platinum, and decorated with a plant motif on top.
-Used in models such as the Datejust and Pearlmaster.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.178241"
・Pearlmaster "Ref.81318"

*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/rolex-pearlmaster-18k-yellow-gold-goldust-dream-mop-diamond-watch-80318-32381/

⑯Gradation (Ombre) Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust36-319758/

Characteristics of the "Gradient (Ombré) Dial"
As the name Ombré suggests, which means "light and dark" in French, this design features a light gradation towards the center.
- Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in blue ombre, green ombre, brown ombre, and red ombre.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16233G"
・"Day Date" "Ref.128238A"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-316111/

⑰Two-tone dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-75/

Features of "two-tone dial"
- Different colours are used for the inner and outer circumference of the dial, and railway minutes are set around the outer circumference of the dial.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in silver x black, gray x silver, and gray x white.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.116234"

⑱ Milliard Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-335325/

Features of the "Milliard Dial"
- As the name Milliard means "infinite" in English , the index is set with countless diamonds in concentric circles.
- The indexes are available in a variety of variations, including gem-set with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, etc., as well as bar, Roman and Arabic numerals.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. Available in champagne, blue, pink, gray, and shell colors.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238NME"

⑲String Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-313916/

Features of the "String Dial"
- Diamonds are set along the outer circumference of the railway minutes.
-The indexes are available in a variety of settings, including diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in champagne, black, blue ombre, and shell.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.18238LR"

⑳Carousel Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/datejust-261672/

Features of the "Carousel Dial"
The dial is made of natural jade and shell with a lattice design, and 217 diamonds are set on the lattice.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in green jade, lavender jade, white shell, pink shell, and other variations.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.118348"

22. Star Diamond Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-245026/

Features of the "Star Diamond Dial"
- Star-shaped diamonds are set on the index, and diamond-studded Roman numerals are set at the 9 o'clock position.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in champagne, silver, chocolate, pink, and other colors.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref. 279175G"

22. Pleiades Dial

*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/rolex-day-date-president-yellow-gold-diamond-bezel-dial-mens-watch-18348-51386/

Features of the "Pleiades Dial"
- Diamonds are set across the entire dial, with the Pleiades star cluster as the motif.
The index is available in either a 10P diamond or no index.
・Used in the Day-Date. Available in black and champagne.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.18348"

22. Missoni dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18138-day-date-lot-361-106?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Chevron+dial

Features of the "Missoni Dial"
- A mountain pattern design is featured in the center and diamonds are set around the outer perimeter.
-The index is available in a variety of colors, including ruby ​​and sapphire.
・Used in the Day-Date.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18138"

㉔Arabesque dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-81338-pearlmaster-datejust-lot-323-248?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Arabesque

Characteristics of the "Arabesque Dial"
-A design decorated with vines in an Arabian style.
・Used in the "Pearlmaster." Available in champagne, rhodium, and other variations.
Representative model
・Pearlmaster "Ref.81338"
- Pearlmaster "Ref. 81339"

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-81339-lot-296-45?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Arabesque

㉕Zebra Dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/fine-watches-8/datejust-zebra-reference-116199sanr-montre

Features of the "Zebra Dial"
- Black color and diamond zebra pattern design.
・Used in the Datejust. The dial is available in 18KWG (white gold) and 18KERG (Everose gold).
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.116199"
・Datejust "Ref.116195"


*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/_rolex-116185bbr-datejust-rose-gold-automatic-wristwatch-6cda

22. Butterfly Dial

*Source: https://watchmydiamonds.com/rolex-datejust-278289-white-gold-president-bracelet-butterfly-mother-of-pearl-dial-with-diamond-set-bezel.html

Characteristics of the "Butterfly Dial"
- The dial is paved with diamonds and features a butterfly motif made of shells.
・Used in the Datejust. The dial is available in 18KYG (yellow gold), 18KWG (white gold), and 18KERG (Everose gold).
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.278289"
・Datejust "Ref.278285"
・Datejust "Ref.278248"


*Source: https://www.jaztime.com/rolex-datejust-31-lady-midsize-rose-gold-diamond-pave-mother-of-pearl-butterfly-dial-diamond-bezel-oyster-bracelet-278285rbr


 *Source: https://www.worldsbest.com/watches/1556076011/rolex-datejust-31-278248-gold-watch-paved-mother-of-pearl-butterfly

20. Palm motif dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-156433/

Features of the "Palm Motif Dial"
- As the name suggests, the entire dial is designed with a palm tree motif.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in green palm, golden palm, and silver palm.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.126200"

20. Fluted motif dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust41-329753/

Features of the "Flute Motif Dial"
-A design that graphically interprets the fluted bezel and incorporates it into the dial.
・Used in the Datejust. Available in a variety of motifs including blue fluted motif, golden fluted motif, silver fluted motif, and green fluted motif.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.126334"

㉙Celebration Dial

*Source: https://www.rolex.com/ja/watches/oyster-perpetual/

Features of the "Celebration Dial"
- The turquoise blue lacquer dial is set with various large and small dots in candy pink, yellow, coral red, and green.
-Used in the Oyster Perpetual.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.126000"

㉚Puzzle motif dial

*Source: https://www.jaztime.com/rolex-day-date-36-president-yellow-gold-jigsaw-emoji-puzzle-dial-128238

Features of the "Puzzle Motif Dial"
- Inspired by jigsaw puzzles, the design features turquoise, red, purple, orange, green and yellow puzzle pieces made using the champlevé enamel technique.
- The index is set with baguette-cut sapphires that match the color of the dial.
・Used in the Day-Date. The dial base colors are available in turquoise blue and orange.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.128238"

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 piece 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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