What Is A Rolex Jubilee Dial?

What is a Rolex Jubilee Dial?

Rolex is known for its timeless designs that slowly evolve through the decades. However, when a Rolex model reaches an important milestone, Rolex does tend to loosen up and introduce unexpected designs.

Rolex has surprised us with anniversary watches in the past — like the green Rolex Submariner Kermit and the ice blue and chestnut brown Rolex 50th Anniversary Platinum Daytona. Before these came along, Rolex also created a commemorative Jubilee Dial.

Find out more about this special dial, and which Rolex models have them.

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The Special Anniversary Dial

Under Rolex lexicon, the “Jubilee” is best known as the five-piece, semi-circular bracelet, or what is often considered the dressier counterpart of the Oyster. The bracelet design was created especially for the iconic Rolex Datejust, which Rolex launched in 1945, to celebrate their 40th or Jubilee anniversary

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116233

Fast forward to 1985, Rolex was about to celebrate its 80th anniversary, while the Datejust was also about to turn 40. Rolex commemorated this milestone with a special ‘Jubilee’ dial design.

The Jubilee Dial is characterized by a monogrammed repetitive ‘ROLEX’ pattern, which takes up the entirety of the dial. At times, it will have just the watch’s name on it (Datejust, for example), while some watches would have the standard SCOC “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text above 6 o’clock.

Although it made its debut on the Rolex Datejust, there are Lady Datejust, Rolex President Day-Date, and even Rolex Cellini models that bear the Jubilee Dial. It’s also found on watches with an assortment of metals – from stainless steel, gold, and Rolesor steel and gold.

Rolex Day-Date President Tridor White Rose Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch 18139
Rolex Day-Date President Tridor White Rose Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch 18139

It’s also available in many colors – from classic black, white, champagne, and silver; to more eye-catching bronze, rose, and blue. It is also accompanied by different hour markers, from Roman and Arabic numerals to batons and diamonds.

The dial is also iridescent, changing its color when the light hits it. Depending on where it’s viewed, it can be bold and eye-catching, and sometimes incredibly subtle.


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Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch 126281
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch 126281

Which Rolex watches have the Jubilee dial?

The Jubilee dial appears in the Rolex Datejust range, including the Lady-Datejust 28mm, Midsize 31mm, and traditional 36mm sizes. There are also select Rolex Day-Date watches with the Jubilee dial, although it only appears in the 36mm size.

Select Rolex Cellini watches also have Jubilee dials, namely the Classic and Cellissima.


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Rolex Datejust Steel Everose Gold Watches with Palm Dial, Jubilee Dial, and Fluted Dial Motif
Rolex Datejust Steel Everose Gold Watches with Palm Dial, Jubilee Dial, and Fluted Dial Motif

Does Rolex still produce watches with the Jubilee dial?

Rolex has retired the Jubilee dial and replaced it with a new range of motif dials, introduced alongside the new Rolex Datejust watches of 2021. The new range features a tropical-inspired Palm Dial, and a fluted dial based on Rolex’s iconic design hallmark.

They remain available in the secondary market, and SwissWatchExpo has a wide range of models with the commemorative dial.


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Rolex has a wide assortment of textured dials, often found on their dress watches. There are ones made of materials like wood or gemstones; then there are honeycomb, linen, and even pyramid patterns.

The Jubilee Dials featuring the stylized ROLEX pattern embody Rolex’s willingness to experiment while retaining their classic design DNA. They remain a popular choice for those who want a piece of Rolex history or want something uniquely Rolex to add to their watch collection.

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