{"id":3463,"date":"2019-06-21T13:53:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T13:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=3463"},"modified":"2022-10-29T00:58:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T00:58:04","slug":"rolex-serti-dials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/06\/21\/rolex-serti-dials\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Serti Dials: What Are They?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Rolex Serti Dials: What Are They?<\/h1>\n

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\nOver the years, Rolex fans and collectors have developed their own jargon \u2013 with terms often given by the watch community itself.<\/p>\n

\u2018Rolexicon\u2019, so to speak, has evolved into many terms that are specific to the brand. These run the gamut from nicknames of watches, patented names for materials, and even pop-culture references.<\/p>\n

Among words like\u00a0Cerachrom<\/em>\u00a0(proprietary ceramic alloy),\u00a0Everose<\/em>\u00a0(patented rose gold alloy), and\u00a0Rolesor<\/em>\u00a0(combination gold and steel models), is the\u00a0Serti.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What is a Serti dial, and how is it used in Rolex jargon? Let\u2019s find out:<\/p>\n

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Serti comes from \u201cSertir\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The word\u00a0serti\u00a0<\/em>was taken from the French word \u201csertir\u201d, meaning \u201cto set\u201d, specifically in the context of gem-setting. The term serti is used by Rolex to refer to watches whose dials are set with precious gems — specifically diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Inside Rolex, the term is used across all watches with gems on the dials, including Day-Date<\/a>, Datejust<\/a> and Pearlmaster<\/a> watches. In watch circles however,\u00a0Serti\u00a0<\/em>is used to refer to Rolex sport<\/a> watches: models of the Submariner, GMT-Master and Yacht-Master<\/a> with gem-set dials.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex and Gem-Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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While watchmaking is Rolex\u2019s expertise, they also take gem-setting seriously. The brand has its own in-house gemmologists and gem-setters.<\/p>\n

The gemmologists excruciatingly source, examine and select the most striking gemstones, while the gem-setters place and fix each stone to reveal its beauty,\u00a0and complement the watch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex GMT Master II Mens Rootbeer Serti Yellow Gold Steel Watch<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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When buying a gem-set Rolex, it is important to know whether the watch is set with a Rolex factory diamond or if it\u2019s a Rolex watch customized with aftermarket diamonds. A watch with an original Rolex factory diamond has much more demand and fetches more value than an aftermarket one.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the different Serti dials of the Submariner, GMT-Master and Yacht-Master.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex Submariner Serti<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Vintage Rolex Submariner<\/a> Serti dials are very popular in the pre-owned\u00a0market. They are most often found in Rolesor or two-tone steel and gold models, but there are also vintage yellow gold Submariner<\/a> watches.<\/p>\n

Rolex Submariner Serti dials are paired with blue or black bezels, and champagne or slate\u00a0dials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Rolex Submariner Steel Gold\u00a0Diamond Sapphire Serti Watches with\u00a0Slate and Champagne Dials<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Below are references of Rolex Submariner Serti dials:<\/p>\n

Two-tone<\/strong>
\n16803 (diamond and sapphire)
\n16613 (diamond and sapphire)
\n16713 (diamond and ruby)<\/p>\n

Yellow Gold<\/strong>
\n16618 (diamond and sapphire)<\/p>\n

For all three watch families, diamonds are used for eight hour markers, while sapphires or\u00a0rubies are used for the 6, 9, and 12 o\u2019clock hour markers. The 3 o\u2019clock marker is left for the date window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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GMT-Master Serti<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Rolex GMT-Master<\/a> Serti watches follow the same arrangement for the gems as the Submariner, the only difference is that the GMT-Master is fitted with rubies only instead of sapphires.<\/p>\n

Moreover, GMT-Master Serti dials are paired with either black bezels or bronze ‘Rootbeer’ bezels and slate or champagne dials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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left and right:\u00a0Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Ruby Serti Dial Watch<\/em>
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Below are references of Rolex GMT-Master Serti dials:<\/p>\n

GMT Master<\/strong>
\n16758 (yellow gold)
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Yacht-Master<\/a> Serti<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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For the Yacht-Master<\/a>, the Serti dials are typically fitted with mother of pearl dials too, making them more opulent.<\/p>\n

Like the Submariner and GMT-Master, the Yacht-Master<\/a> also mixes diamonds and sapphires on their dial. What\u2019s interesting is that the Yacht-Master<\/a> has a Serti dial that features all rubies for the hour markers.<\/p>\n

Since the Yacht-Master<\/a> has many sizes, it\u2019s important to note that you\u2019ll only find the Serti on the men\u2019s 40mm Yacht-Master<\/a> and the ladies\u2019 29mm Yacht-Master<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Below are references of Rolex Yacht-Master<\/a> Serti dials:<\/p>\n

40mm Mens<\/strong>
\n16628 (yellow gold)
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Rolex watches are definitely luxurious on their own, but the Serti dial ups the ante. They\u2019re definitely great options for those who want to add even more charm and luster to their Rolex.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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