Introducing Luxury Watch Parts ~Dial Variations~ Datejust, Daydate, Oyster Perpetual, Part 3

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Today we will be sending you Part 3 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.

For the 11th time , 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 until the end.

↓↓If you haven't seen PART.2 yet, please click here.↓↓

Introducing dial variations

①Turquoise dial

*Source: https://www.rolex.com/ja/watches/day-date/m128239-0044

Characteristics of the "Turquoise Dial"
- The natural stone turquoise, also known as "Turquoise", is used because it was brought to Europe as a trade item by Turkish merchants.
・Used in the Day-Date. In addition to VI and IX diamond (Roman) indexes, there are also models with no indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.128239"
・Day Date "Ref.18078"

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-lot-270-82?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Turquoise+rolex

2. Meteorite Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-329760/

Features of the "Meteorite Dial"
- Uses meteorite, which has a unique pattern with a Widmanstätten structure (a unique structure seen in the cross section of iron meteorites that contain a lot of iron and nickel).
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to the 10P bucket diamond index, there are also bullet-shaped diamonds x Arabic numerals, 10P diamonds, and 2P bucket diamonds x 8P diamonds.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref. 228206A"
・Day Date "Ref.118209"
・Datejust "Ref.178274"
・Day Date "Ref.18206"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-294060/

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/rolex_2/datejust31-201387/

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-118206-day-date-lot-355-118?browse_all=1&page=1&q=rolex+meteorite

➂ Onyx Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-325935/

Features of the "Onyx Dial"
- Uses the mineral onyx, also known as black agate, which is characterized by its beautiful glass-like luster and deep jet black color.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to the round 10P diamond index, there are also 6.9 diamonds x Arabic numerals, 10P diamond, no index, and 10P baguette diamond index.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.18238"
・"Day Date" "Ref.18248"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Datejust "Ref.18038"

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/fine-jewels-watches-handbags-cologne/day-date-ref-18248-yellow-gold-wristwatch-with-day

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6450323

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-158121/

*Source: https://www.rolex.com/ja/watches/day-date/m228238-0059

4. Lapis lazuli dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-211776/

Features of the "Lapis Lazuli Dial"
- Lapis lazuli is used, which has a deep blue color and contains pyrite that gives it a star-like appearance.
- Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to the 6.9 diamond x Arabic numerals index, there are also round 10P diamond, 2P baguette diamond x 8P diamond, 10P diamond, and no index at all.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.18238"
・"Day Date" "Ref.18238"
・"Day Date" "Ref.118296"
・Day Date "Ref.118208"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18238-lot-340-170?browse_all=1&page=1&q=LAPIS+LAZULI+rolex

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/rare-watches-new-york-online/rolex-platinum-diamond-set-ref-118296-108/108402

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080123/39?fromSearch=lapis&searchPage=1

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-218137/

⑤Sodalite dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-thunderbird-220138/

Features of the "Sodalite Dial"
- Uses "sodalite", which has a glass-like luster and a mottled pattern of blue and pale white.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to 10P diamonds, the indexes are available in 2P bucket diamonds x 8P diamonds.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16264"
・Datejust "Ref.116234"
・Day Date "Ref.18239"

Rolex Datejust 10P Diamond Sodalite 1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/datejust/datejust-49/

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6367464

⑥Howlite dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/important-watches-i/datejust-reference-68278-a-yellow-gold-wristwatch

Features of the "Howlite Dial"
- Uses "howlite", which has irregular black-brown marble patterns and a glassy luster.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to Roman indexes, there are also models without indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.68278"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

*Source: https://www.precioustimepiece.com/watch/rolex-day-date-18238-president-18k-yellow-gold-36mm-white-marble-dial-18k-fluted-bezel/

⑦ Eisenkiesel dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-323982/

Features of the "Eisen Kiesel Dial"
- Uses Eisenkiesel, a rare crystal that contains a lot of iron oxide and has an attractive deep brown color with soft brown marble patterns.
・Used in the Day-Date. In addition to the 10P bucket diamond index, there are also VI and IX diamonds (Roman).
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref. 228235A"
・Day Date "Ref.128235"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-259502/

⑧Ferrite dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-203263/

Features of the "Ferrite Dial"
- Uses "ferrite," a material made by mixing and sintering iron oxide with cobalt, nickel, manganese, etc. as its main component, and which has strong magnetic properties and is classified as a ceramic.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to Roman indices, there are also round 10P diamonds and 2P baguette diamonds x 8P diamonds.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.118395BR"

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/mgm-resorts-x-sothebys-a-celebration-of-art-luxury-and-culture-luxury-live/reference-18238-day-date-a-yellow-gold-and-diamond

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-249780/

⑨Bullseye Dial

Rolex Day Date 10P Diamond Bullseye Baguette Diamond Bezel [Unused] 1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-4/

Characteristics of the "Bull's Eye Dial"
- Uses "Bullseye" fabric, characterized by brown and tan stripes.
・Used in the "Day-Date". 2P bucket diamonds x 8P diamonds.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.118398"

⑩ Tiger's Eye Dial

rolex datejust tiger eye *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vintage_rolex/datejust-13/

Features of the "Tiger's Eye Dial"
- The semi-precious stone "tiger's eye" is used, and is also known in Japanese as "tiger's eye stone" because it resembles a tiger's eye shining through reflection. It is characterized by stripes that can appear brown, yellow, tan or cream in color.
・Used in the Datejust. Some models have no index.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16018"

⑪Malachite Dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/_day-date-reference-128238-a-yellow-gold-automatic-wristwatch-with-day-and-date-circa-2021-e83f

Features of the "Malachite Dial"
-Malachite is used, a beautiful mineral with shades of green like a peacock's feathers.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to VI and IX diamond (Roman) indexes, there are also models without indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.128238"
・Datejust "Ref.278278"
・Day Date "Ref.18208"

*Source: https://www.jaztime.com/rolex-datejust-31-lady-midsize-yellow-gold-green-malachite-vi-ix-diamond-dial-fluted-bezel-president-bracelet-278278

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/NY080118/103?fromSearch=malachite%20rolex&searchPage=1

⑫Azurite dial

*Source: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16908/lot/837/

Features of the "Azurite Dial"
- Uses azurite, a mineral from the same group as malachite, characterized by its beautiful deep blue color.
・Used in the "Cellini." Available in pink, gold, silver, and other colors.
Representative model
・"Cellini" "Ref.5184/8"

⑬Rubellite and grossular dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080222/876?fromSearch=Rubellite&searchPage=1

Features of the "Rubellite Grossular Dial"
- Uses "rubellite grossular" which has a beautiful vibrant red color.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to the 10P diamond index, there are also 6 and 9 diamonds x Arabic numerals, 2P baguette diamonds x 8P diamonds, round 10P diamonds, Roman numerals, and no indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.18249"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・"Day Date" "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-226640/

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/watches-online-essential-collection/rolex-day-date-rubellite-diamond-dial-18k-gold-ref-118238-6/88912

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080319/935?fromSearch=rubellite&searchPage=1

*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvtdOrerjmn/?next=%2Fjpadilla4%2Ffeed%2F&hl=ja&img_index=1

*Source: https://www.carousell.sg/p/president-36mm-rolex-day-date-%E2%80%9Crubellite-dial%E2%80%9D-18078-bark-1257377942/

⑭Coral Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-349687/

Features of the “Coral Dial”
-Uses "Coral" which is made from orange or deep pink coral close to orange.
・Used in the "Day-Date" and "Datejust." In addition to versions without indexes, there are also variations with 10 round diamonds.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.18389"
・Datejust "Ref.68248"

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080116/313?fromSearch=coral&searchPage=1

⑮ Sugilite dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-79173-2060-datejust-lot-327-104?browse_all=1&page=1&q=sugilite

Features of the "Sugilite Dial"
-Made with Sugilite, a mineral of Japanese origin that was discovered on Iwaki Island in the Seto Inland Sea in 1976.
- Named after its discoverer, Professor Kenichi Sugi of Kyushu University, this beautiful and rare dial is a mixture of purple and greenish-brown minerals.
・Used in the Datejust. Only available in the 6.9 diamond x Arabic numerals version.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.79173"

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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