ROLEX DIALS - Qs about Salmon, gold, MOP...

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May 18, 2007
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#1
Hi ladies. I currently own a SS Rolex. I received it as a gift from DH and at the time, I was only wearing platinum, white gold, or silver jewelry. Now, however, I wear a mix of metals including yellow gold, and rose gold. Rose gold is my favorite., but I don't want to go overboard with it. I want a two-tone Rolex with either yellow gold or some form of rose gold. Even though I love rose gold, I'm leaning towards a two-tone Rolex with yellow gold because it seems more classic. I need help choosing a dial color! Here are my top choices:

-SS Rolex with salmon dial, diamond bezel
-Two-tone (yellow/white gold) Rolex, silver OR champagne (gold) dial, diamond bezel
-Two-tone (yellow/white gold), pink-ish mother-of-pearl dial, diamond bezel

I like the idea of the Salmon dial because it looks very similar to the color of rose gold. Does anyone have this dial and can comment on it?
I also like the two-tone Rolex with the pink-ish MOP dial because again, the pink MOP seems to match well with rose gold. That particular watch actually seems to give me a little bit of color in all three metals.
Opinions? Thanks:smile1:
 
#2
I should also mention that I realize that there are Rolex watches with rose gold. I'm not really looking for a rose gold Rolex, I'm looking more for a color that matches well with my other rose gold jewelry. I'm trying to accomplish the color/look of rose gold in a Rolex dial as opposed to buying a Rolex that has rose gold on it.
 
#3
The 1st choice you listed says ss so that one has no gold in it - just a little confused cause it sounds like you want some gold. Are you considering ladies size or mid-size? I have a two-tone ladies rolex with the jubilee dial and diamond markers. I like that because there is enough contrast to read the time. Something to think about but I don't know your age. I'm 47 and my close vision has deteriorated just in the last 6 months. I never cared for champagne dials but always love MOP. What would the numbers be though? Do you like black MOP?
 
#4
^Yes, I realize that the first choice I listed would again only have white gold, but the salmon dial would add in the rose gold color. I would still be lacking the yellow gold color. It's not my first choice, but it's very pretty and the diamonds in the bezel are superior in quality, which is initially what caught my eye.
I'm not sure about black MOP. I'd have to look up some pics. Also, I'm very petite, so I'm looking at Ladies size.
 
#5
I love the ladies size cause it is "classic" in my opinion. I also love a salmon face. For whatever reason, I never cared for champagne face. Don't really know exactly why - maybe it reminds me of the 1970's.
 
#6
Two-tone with yellow gold is not paired up with white gold; it's with stainless steel.

I see what you mean about the salmon dial having a "rosy" effect, but what I don't know is how well that matches with yellow gold in a two-tone watch. I can't quite envision those together. On the other hand, a pinkish MOP with the yellow gold and stainless sounds pretty sweet.

You'll probably have to see these in person to see if the colorations work: in abstract thinking they might but in real life maybe less so. Good luck!
 
#8
jellyv said:
Two-tone with yellow gold is not paired up with white gold; it's with stainless steel.

I see what you mean about the salmon dial having a "rosy" effect, but what I don't know is how well that matches with yellow gold in a two-tone watch. I can't quite envision those together. On the other hand, a pinkish MOP with the yellow gold and stainless sounds pretty sweet.

You'll probably have to see these in person to see if the colorations work: in abstract thinking they might but in real life maybe less so. Good luck!
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I was just using white gold to mean silver color...
I know what you mean about seeing them in person. Unfortunately, I'm shopping on line and don't have that luxury. Of course, anything would be returnable.
 
#9
You'll love MOP, so your choice of two tone, mop dial with diamond bezel is excellent. Salmon dial looks good with SS or two tone rose gold. I would rather go for white dial, roman numerals than champagne dial.

What about markers and bracelet? Have you decided?
 
#10
Okay, I found another interesting choice. It's mostly a SS Datejust with jubilee bracelet. The dial is white pearl and it has diamond markers. It also has a gorgeous SS diamond bezel. Here's the interesting part, the diamond markers on the dial are set in yellow gold (which looks lovely against the white MOP) and the knob on the side (where you adjust the time/date) is yellow gold. So, essentially, the watch is SS, which I love, with just a touch of yellow gold. I also found a two-tone, jubilee bracelet, white pearl diamond marker dial, and diamond bezel. Too many choices....
 
#11
Okay, I found another interesting choice. It's mostly a SS Datejust with jubilee bracelet. The dial is white pearl and it has diamond markers. It also has a gorgeous SS diamond bezel. Here's the interesting part, the diamond markers on the dial are set in yellow gold (which looks lovely against the white MOP) and the knob on the side (where you adjust the time/date) is yellow gold. So, essentially, the watch is SS, which I love, with just a touch of yellow gold.
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That sounds off: you can't get a 100% original Rolex with just those details in yellow gold, I'm pretty sure. They should be possible only with a bezel in yellow gold, and in the bracelet, whether TT or all gold. There are plenty of sites out there that Frankenwatch things up, so be cautious.

Foremost is getting authentic 100% Rolex, if you care about the value staying in your purchase.
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#12
^My current Rolex has aftermarket diamonds and I have no issue with that. My concerns are getting an authentic Rolex with authentic parts (dial, etc.). How they mix the parts together doesn't matter to me. Sure it may void a Rolex warranty, but I don't utilize my warranty anyways. If my watch needed service, I'd take it to my trusted, local jeweler, not send it off to Rolex.
 
#13
Mix and match does not make a 100% authentic Rolex, however. Only some things can be on some watches before it's bastardized, from the market point of view if not aesthetically. However, if you are content that's what matters.

In any case, I think the pearl is going to be prettier with yellow gold than salmon would be.
 
#15
jellyv said:
Mix and match does not make a 100% authentic Rolex, however. Only some things can be on some watches before it's bastardized, from the market point of view if not aesthetically. However, if you are content that's what matters.

In any case, I think the pearl is going to be prettier with yellow gold than salmon would be.
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Clearly, it wouldn't be considered "100%" Rolex if it had aftermarket diamonds. I honestly don't care what parts Rolex says "should" go with what watch. What matters most is if all of the parts (the case, the mechanics, the dial, the bracelet, etc.) are Rolex. Like I said, I don't return my watches back to Rolex for repair/service, so what should it matter? Value-wise, I see Rolex with aftermarket diamonds selling just fine and at good prices. I don't purchase watches under the assumption that they are any sort of investment. If I buy a watch, wear it for 10 years, and sell it for fair market value, I'm happy.
Now that that's out of the way, perhaps this thread can get back to topic? Yes, I agree with you, jellyv, that the pearl would be prettier with the yellow gold than the salmon:) The pink pearl is interesting, but I'm not sure if I would like it in person. Does anyone have a pink pearl dial? How is the color?
 
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