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Mother of Pearl Rolex Ultimate Buying Guide

For over a century, the Rolex brand has been creating some of the world’s most luxurious and coveted watches. Their timepieces are known for their impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, and their Mother of Pearl watches are some of their most beautiful and sought-after creations.

Mother of pearl has a natural, lustrous quality and adds a touch of elegance and luxury, making it very popular for jewelry and watchmaking. When used for watchmaking, it is cut into thin slices and then applied to the watch’s dial or face. The result is a stunning, shimmering dial that catches the light and sparkles like no other.

Rolex is a leading watch brand that expertly uses mother of pearl in their watches. Buying a Rolex watch from the Mother of Pearl collection can be challenging at times. They use only the most exemplary quality mother of pearl for their watch dials.

They guarantee that their mother-of-pearl dials are never artificially colored. So much work goes into preserving their original color and accentuating their natural beauty. When light hits a mother-of-pearl dial, it reflects off the iridescent surface and creates a play of light and color. This is what makes a mother-of-pearl Rolex so special and unique.

No two watches are ever alike because each mother-of-pearl dial is entirely one-of-a-kind. Every Rolex Mother of Pearl watch is truly a work of art. Rolex has made an impressive selection of mother-of-pearl watches over the years. Some of their most popular models include the Datejust, Day-Date, and Daytona.

The Staple Rolex Watch: Datejust

The traditional Datejust model is Rolex’s signature model and is world-renowned for its precision, reliability, self-winding feature, and waterproof chronometer.

A Timeless Classic

The Rolex Datejust is a timeless classic, and it has been in production since 1945 and is one of the most iconic Rolex models ever made. While many different iterations and variations of the Datejust have been released over the years, its overall timeless design makes it one of the most recognizable watches ever made.

Flexible Aesthetics

One of the best things about Datejust is its versatility. This Rolex model comes in various styles, sizes, and materials. You can find the Datejust on Oystersteel, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and also with a mother-of-pearl dial.

Self-winding Movement

The Datejust was the first Rolex watch to feature a self-winding movement. This means that the natural movements of your wrist power it, and it winds itself as you move your wrist throughout the day.

Date Window

The Datejust was the first self-winding wristwatch to feature a date window. And it is this innovative feature that makes the Datejust so unique. At the 3 o’clock position, a small window displays the current date. This was a groundbreaking feature when the watch was first released and is now a standard feature on most watches.

Collection of Rolex Datejust Watches with Mother of Pearl Dial

Rolex offers a stunning collection of Datejust watches with mother-of-pearl dials, including:

Datejust 31

The Datejust 31 is an elegant watch that is perfect for slim wrists. It features a 31mm case with Oystersteel, white gold, yellow gold, Everose gold, or a combination. You can view some of the 2020 Datejust 31 relases here .

You have a variety of dials to choose from: from the classic colored dials to the sophisticated mother-of-pearl dials to the modern Azzurro blue floral motif set dials.

The bracelet comes in Oyster or Jubilee, and the bezel can be domed, fluted, or diamond-set. The Datejust 31 is perfect for everyday wear.

Datejust 36

The Datejust 36 is the classic size for this iconic watch. It shares all the same features as the Datejust 31 but with a slightly bigger 36mm case size.

The Datejust 36 is available in all the same materials, bracelets, and bezels as the Datejust 31. The dials range from the timeless colored set to the elegant mother of pearl to the stylish aubergine and floral motif set. Read the full Datejust 36 buying guide here .

Datejust 41

The Datejust 41 is the newest and biggest version of the Datejust. It features a 41mm case and is available in all the same materials and bracelets as the other two models. The bezels can be domed or fluted.

The dials come in various colors and styles, including solid-colored sets like mint green and Azzurro blue, mother of pearl, and fluted motif sets.

The Datejust 41 is perfect for those who want a more oversized watch but still want the classic elegance of the Datejust. We have a full Datejust 41 buying guide here .

The Presidential Rolex: Day-Date 36

The Day-date 36 is arguably the most distinguished quintessential Rolex watch. First introduced in 1956, the Day-date was the first watch to feature both the day of the week and the date on the dial that simultaneously changes at the strike of midnight.

It is available in 36mm and 40mm case sizes in Oystersteel, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, or platinum. The dials come in a variety of colors, including mother of pearl. The Day-date is the perfect watch for those who want to make a statement.

The “Presidential” Bracelet

The Day-date is often referred to as the “Presidential” because it has been worn by many US Presidents and other influential people. The bracelet that is most commonly associated with the Day-date is the President bracelet. The bracelet was designed specifically for the Day-date and featured a three-piece link design with a concealed Crownclasp.

The Watch That Speaks Your Language

One of the unique features of the Day-date is that it is available with various dials that display the day and date in 26 different languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, Hebrew, and more. So, no matter where you are in the world, the Day-date will always speak your language. It brings a cultural element to the watch that is unlike any other.

The Speedster’s Rolex: Cosmograph Daytona

The Daytona is Rolex’s answer to the luxury sports watch. First introduced in 1963, the Daytona was designed for race car drivers with its chronograph function that allows you to time laps. The Daytona quickly gained popularity among both racers and non-racers alike.

Tachymetric Scale

One of the most iconic features of the Daytona is its tachymetric scale on the bezel. This is used to calculate the average speed over a given distance and is an essential timing tool for race car drivers.

Calibre 4130

The Daytona is powered by Rolex’s in-house calibre 4130 self-winding mechanical movement. This movement is highly accurate and reliable, making it the perfect engine for a luxury sports watch.

The Winner’s Watch

The Daytona has a long association with racing and is often referred to as the “winner’s watch.” This is because this watch is a prize given to the winner of the 24-hour Daytona race. The watch has become so iconic that even non-racers want to get their hands on one.

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

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Yacht-Master

Staying on course, mapping invisible routes.

For those at sea, staying on course is a constant challenge. When dealing with the elements, nothing is certain and constant reaction is required to stay in the right direction. Since its launch in 1992, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master has been equipped with a bidirectional rotatable bezel that facilitates the calculation and reading of navigational time. Elegantly combining functionality and nautical style, this watch has made its mark well beyond its professional realm.

A shared quest for precision

Knowing where you are in space and time, setting a course and sticking to it are vital in navigation. Given its function, the watch is an essential tool for sailors to assess their position. Regarded as the most precise horological instruments in the world, marine chronometers have been certified by astronomical observatories since the 18th century. At the time, the ultimate authority for measuring chronometric precision was the Kew Observatory in Great Britain.

In 1914, the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, had one of the brand’s watches tested by this very observatory, which certified it as a chronometer: a first in the watchmaking world for a wristwatch. Since then, renowned sailors, such as Sir Francis Chichester and Bernard Moitessier, have navigated the seas with Rolex wristwatches serving as onboard chronometers.

Matching the precision of marine chronometers was fundamental to Rolex’s watchmaking.

Designed for navigators

Sailing occupies a special place in the world of Rolex. In 1958, the brand partnered the New York Yacht Club, creator of the legendary America’s Cup. Rolex then formed partnerships with several prestigious yacht clubs around the world and became associated with major nautical events – offshore races and coastal regattas.

These strong ties culminated in 1992 with the launch of the Yacht-Master. Boasting the robustness and waterproofness of our Oyster case, this chronometer is fitted with a bidirectional bezel with raised 60-minute graduations to enable navigational time to be calculated and read.

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Precious on land and at sea

Available in three diameters – 37, 40 and 42 mm – and in various precious versions – 18 ct yellow, white and Everose gold – as well as in Everose Rolesor and Rolesium versions, the Yacht-Master is unique in the world of Rolex professional watches. An elegant watch with a sporty character, it was the first to be paired with an Oysterflex bracelet in 2015.

In 2023, after testing under real-life conditions by acclaimed helmsman Sir Ben Ainslie, Rolex launched a new version of the Yacht-Master 42. It is made of RLX titanium, a high-performance material, at once light, robust and corrosion resistant.

A veritable ally at sea, the Yacht-Master also elegantly adorns the wrists of navigators once back on solid ground. With many different versions, it is a model that transcends its seafaring origins. It has become a watch for those who know how to change course without losing sight of the horizon, moving freely.

Yacht-Master 42

Oyster, 42 mm, yellow gold.

Rolex Yacht-Master 16628

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This Rolex Yacht-Master 16628 has a mother of pearl - black dial and a bracelet strap. This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history. All our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind. One of our skilled polishing technicians has removed marks on the case and bracelet of this watch, brought about by daily wear and tear, which is why this watch does not come with the remaining manufacturer’s warranty.

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