Introducing Luxury Watch Parts ~Dial Variations~ Datejust, Daydate, Oyster Perpetual, Part 4

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Today we will be sending you Part 4 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 12th 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.3 yet, please click here.↓↓

Introducing dial variations

① Blue jade dial

*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/rolex/ladies-rolex/datejust/datejust-steel-yellow-gold-blue-jadeite-diamond-ladies-79173-26930/

Features of the "Blue Jade Dial"
- Uses jade, a gemstone with a pale bluish color similar to crystal.
・Used in the Datejust. There are 6 and 9 diamond indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.79173"

2. Green jade dial

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

Features of the "Green Jade Dial"
- Uses jade, a gemstone with a pale greenish color similar to crystal.
・Used in the Day-Date and Datejust. In addition to the carousel index, there are also 6, 9 and 10P diamond indexes.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.118348"
・Datejust "Ref.79173"

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-79173-lady-datejust-lot-327-103?browse_all=1&page=1&q=jadeite

➂ Lavender jade dial

*Source: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=613448

Features of the "Lavender Jade Dial"
- Uses jade, a gemstone-like material with a pale purple-lavender color similar to crystal.
・Used in the "Day-Date". The index has a carousel.
Representative model
・"Day Date" "Ref.118348"

4. Rose jasper dial

Rolex Datejust Ladies 1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/ladies/rolex_2/datejust-48/

Features of the "Rose Jasper Dial"
- Quartz can come in a variety of colors and patterns due to the impurities mixed into the stone, and we use rose-colored quartz.
・Used in the Datejust. There are 6 and 9 diamond indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.69173"

⑤Red Jasper Dial

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6424356

Features of the "Red Jasper Dial"
- Quartz can come in a variety of colors and patterns due to the impurities mixed into the stone, but we use a deep red stone.
・Used in the Datejust. There are models without indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.1601"

⑥Green Jasper Dial

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6194011

Features of the "Green Jasper Dial"
- Quartz can come in a variety of colors and patterns due to the impurities mixed into the stone, and we use a deep green stone.
・Used in the "Day-Date." There are models without indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18038"

⑦Carnelian dial

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

Features of the "Carnelian Dial"
- Made from natural stones classified as chalcedony and agate, which are characterized by their vivid red and orange colors.
・Used in the Day-Date. The index is available in 10P diamonds (VI and IX Roman numerals).
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.128238"

⑧ Bloodstone Dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18038-18000-day-date-lot-358-135?browse_all=1&page=1&q=blood+stone

Characteristics of the "Bloodstone Dial"
- Jasper is used because it contains iron oxide, which gives it a green appearance with fine red quartz crystals.
・Used in the "Day-Date". In addition to the round 10P diamond index, there are also models without indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18038"

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080220/175?fromSearch=blood%20stone&searchPage=1

⑨Blue aventurine dial

*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/swiss-made-unlocked/rolex-day-date-ref-18038-yellow-gold-wristwatch

Features of the "Blue Aventurine Dial"
- Quartz is used, which comes in a variety of shades, including deep blue and light blue, and has a finely mottled surface due to the crystals contained in the stone.
・Used in the "Day-Date". In addition to Roman indices, there are also round 10P diamond indices.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18038"

*Source: https://www.luxurybazaar.com/product/rolex-day-date-aventurine-dial-watch-18238/

⑩Green aventurine dial

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

Features of the "Green Aventurine Dial"
- The deep green stone is made of quartz, which has a finely mottled surface due to the mineral chrome mica (fooksite).
・Used in the Day-Date. The index is available in 10P diamonds (VI and IX Roman numerals).
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.128235"

⑪ Cacholong (white opal) dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-349679/

Features of the "Cachoron (white pearl) dial"
- The product uses milky white "opal," a general term for porcelain made with a colorless glaze applied to a white base, and has a beauty similar to that of white porcelain.
・Used in the "Day-Date". The index has 10P diamonds.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18348"
・Day Date "Ref.118238"

Rolex Day Date 10P Diamond 1 *Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-18/

⑫Pink opal dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080123/1010?fromSearch=opal%20rolex&searchPage=1

Features of the "Pink Opal Dial"
- Uses "opal," a pale pink color that resembles porcelain.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to the 10P diamond index, there are also 10P diamond indexes (VI and IX Roman numerals).
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.79138"
・"Day Date" "Ref.128239"

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

⑬Black opal dial

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6194141

Features of the "Black Opal Dial"
- The base color ranges from black to dark gray, and "black opal" is used, which has a unique rainbow-like color due to its play of colors.
・Used in the "Day-Date." There are models without indexes.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

⑭ Red agate dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080115/146?fromSearch=rolex%20agate&searchPage=1

Features of the "Red Agate Dial"
- Uses "red agate," a type of agate characterized by its transparency and deep, rich red color.
・Used in the Datejust. There are models without indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.1601"

⑮White agate dial

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/watches-online-dubai-edit/rolex-day-date-ref-18238-rare-atracive-gold-automatic-wristwatch-93/196012

Features of the "White Agate Dial"
- Made from white agate, which is characterized by its milky white color and soft striped patterns.
・Used in the Day-Date. There are 6 and 9 diamonds.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

16. Obsidian Dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080116/16?fromSearch=Obsidian&searchPage=1

Characteristics of the "Obsidian Dial"
- Made from obsidian, a type of volcanic rock that solidifies when lava erupts onto the earth's surface and cools rapidly.
・Used in the Datejust and Day-Date. In addition to Roman indexes, there are also models without indexes.
Representative model
・Datejust "Ref.16008"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Datejust "Ref.1601"

*Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6003261

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-1601-datejust-lot-364-376?browse_all=1&page=1&q=rolex+Obsidian

⑰ Ammonite Dial

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-229240/

Features of the "Ammonite Dial"
- Uses the fossil "ammonite," which has a shell shaped like a flat snail.
・Used in the Day-Date. In addition to the 10P diamond version, there are also variations with 6 and 9 diamonds.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18208"
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/rolex/day-date/day-date-36-293868/

⑱Fossil Dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080120/946?fromSearch=Fossil&searchPage=1

Features of the "Fossil Dial"
-Uses the word "fossil," which means a fossil of an animal or plant.
・Used in the "Day-Date". 10P diamonds are available.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"
・Day Date "Ref.18349"

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080116/307?fromSearch=Fossil&searchPage=1

⑲Pyrite Dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18238-18200-day-date-lot-312-109?browse_all=1&page=1&q=pyrite

Features of the "Pyrite Dial"
- Uses pyrite, a type of sulfide mineral called pyrite, which is made of iron and sulfur.
・Used in the "Day-Date". 10P diamonds are available.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18238"

⑳Mahogany dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080221/899?fromSearch=Mahogany&searchPage=1

Features of the "Mahogany Dial"
- Made from mahogany, which means "golden color" and is one of the three most precious woods in the world, being light, hard, durable, and easy to work with.
・Used in the "Day-Date". Bar indexes are present.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18038"

21. Birch Dial

*Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-18038-lot-286-601?browse_all=1&page=1&q=birch+rolex

Features of the "Birch Dial"
- Birch is used, which has a reddish brown and white speckled pattern that gives it a slightly bright impression and is resistant to wear.
・Used in the "Day-Date". Bar indexes are present.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18038"

22. Walnut dial

*Source: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/watches-online-geneva-edit/rolex-white-gold-day-date-wristwatch-walnut-dial-ref-18239-181/105840

Features of the "Walnut Dial"
- Made from walnut, one of the world's three most precious woods, with a unique texture and beautiful deep dark brown grain.
・Used in the "Day-Date". Bar indexes are present.
Representative model
・Day Date "Ref.18239"

21. Sequoia wood dial

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080218/187?fromSearch=sequoia&searchPage=1

Features of the "Sequoia Wood Dial"
- Made from sequoia wood, which has unique vertical knots, moderate strength and toughness, and is highly resistant to water and corrosion.
・Used in the "Day-Date". Bar indexes are present.
Representative model
・Day-Date "Ref.1803"

summary

What did you think.

As mentioned at the beginning, there are so many dial variations for the Datejust, Day Date, and Oyster Perpetual that you may have never seen before. We have sent you dial variations for a total of 12 times, including other models, but there are still models equipped with dials that are rarely available on the market, so we have not been able to cover them all. We feel the depth of Rolex's history and strongly believe that this is one of the factors that attracts many collectors. In addition, many of the dials introduced here have already been discontinued and cannot be purchased at authorized dealers, so if you are in the area, please stop by Commit Ginza and consult with us.

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

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