{"id":2519,"date":"2018-11-29T10:12:33","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T10:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2022-10-18T02:33:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T02:33:42","slug":"unique-rolex-dials-a-closer-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2018\/11\/29\/unique-rolex-dials-a-closer-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Rolex Dials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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The dial gives a watch an identity of its own. Serving as the \u201cface\u201d of the watch, the dial not only displays indications of time, it\u2019s also an opportunity to give the watch a unique aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Rolex has mastered all aspects of watch creation in-house, and that includes using rare and fine materials, that makes a Rolex truly unique. Take your pick from these prime examples:
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Meteorite<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s a material that\u2019s truly out of this world \u2013 the meteorite. Rolex uses the famed Gibeon meteorites, named after the Namibian town where meteorites fell during prehistoric times. Gibeon\u00a0meteorites are now protected by Namibian laws and can no longer be harvested, making these even more precious.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
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Mother-of-pearl is the iridescent lining you can find within a shell. Rolex uses the material frequently in its watches, and in varying colors such as black, white, pink, and yellow tones \u2013 colors that are 100% natural. The unique patterns and iridescence of these materials mean no dials are ever the same.
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Onyx<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Rolex also uses the elegant, smooth textured onyx stone in its dials. It is part of the quartz mineral group and is a layered stone, and can range from white to black. When featured in Rolex dials, these are often spotless, which create a nice contrast against gold and steel.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sodalite<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Sodalite is a rich, royal blue material used as an ornamental gemstone. Different shades of blue will often be present in a single gemstone and is invariably veined with markings \u2013 making each sodalite dial different from one another.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Coral<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the Rolex Datejust<\/a> and Day-Date collection is a special group that feature semi-precious stone dials. Among these dials is the vibrant coral stone. Their distinguishing characteristic – durable and intensely colored red or pink-orange color, which makes for an eye-catching dial.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tiger Eye<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tiger eye, also called tiger\u2019s eye, is a metamorphic rock with a golden to red-brown color and silky, lustrous banding. The rich shades are a perfect match for the warm, 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster case.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Lapis Lazuli<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep blue metamorphic rock that is prized for its intense color. It is one of the most sought after stones for jewelry making, particularly because its blue hue is a symbol for royalty.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Wood<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Using wood for the watch dials began in the 1950s, which was a period of experimentation for art. Not to be outdone, Rolex featured many traditional collections with heavily grained dials \u2013 such as the Rolex President Day-Date<\/a> and the Cellini, featuring burled mahogany wood.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
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Malachite<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Malachite is a green copper mineral, known for its vibrant green color and agate-like banding that shows different shades of green. Its green color that does not fade over time or when exposed to light, making it a preferred material for jewelry making.
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Marble<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Rolex has also used hard marble stone for its dials. Creating this dial is particularly challenging because of the material\u2019s delicate nature, which has to be drilled in order to fit the dial\u2019s metal elements.
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Bloodstone is a combination of chalcedony and jasper. Chalcedony gives it its mostly deep green color, while jasper gives it its red color specks. Bloodstone can also be found in many saturated specks of color – from yellow to warm grey to deep brown.\u00a0SEE MORE ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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