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The Rolex Datejust is one of the most versatile watches in the horological world, with various dials and bezels available for the model. Surrounding customisation, the Datejust is one of our most requested customised models, with the Daytona. Due to this, we have created some of the most mesmerising custom Datejust pieces in the past, from creative dials and diamond-set pieces to a full DLC coating Rainbow model.
Notably, all of our stones are always natural and hand-picked by our knowledgeable team of artisans. Diamonds, in particular, are graded no lower than VS1 clarity and G-H colour, and are expertly finished, offering various types of cuts. So, let’s share with you our list of the top custom Datejust looks.
Custom Rolex Datejust “Who Cares I’m Already Late”
Opening this list is our custom Datejust featuring our very own manufactured “Who cares I’m already late” which we have available in three different colours: green, red and black, but the beauty of customisation allows the opportunity to choose any colour.
In 2016, French luxury watch customiser MAD Paris paired up with the concept store Colette to produce a limited edition of five custom Rolex Milgausses featuring this outside-the-box dial creation that stated “Who cares I’m already late” with the hour numerals jumbled up in a strong blue.
Buy Rolex Datejust 41 126300 with Custom Dial Green Text
- ✓Custom made white dial with green printed text
- ✓Oyster bracelet with fold over clasp
- ✓Automatic Movement Calibre 3235
From this, a huge demand followed, resulting in customisation companies like us producing an identical bespoke version. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most desired custom dials we have ever made; it even featured in our list of “5 Most Popular Custom Dials for Rolex Watches” due to the extent demand for the dial.
Custom Rolex Datejust Black DLC Coating Rainbow
Next is this Datejust 41 reference 126300, featuring a unique custom black DLC coating with a custom matte black dial with gemstone hour markers in the pattern of a rainbow. Additionally, there are custom purple hands and a custom date disc, which is incredibly cool.
DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon, which is durable and highly resistant to scratches and corrosion. DLC coatings are considered an advanced version of PVD, which stands for Physical Vapour Deposition, because of DLC’s strength in durability.
Buy Custom Black DLC Rolex Datejust 41 Rainbow 126300
- ✓Applied gemstone hour markers in rainbow hues
- ✓Custom purple hands and custom date disc
- ✓Automatic Movement Calibre 3235
The sleek black finish offers a stealthy aesthetic, and the dark appearance allows the gemstones, purple hands and date disc to pop brighter, which makes this the ultimate flex piece.
Custom Rolex Datejust Turquoise Arabic Dial
Custom dials are one of the most in-demand parts, in particular, the Arabic dial with Eastern Arabic numerals. Eastern Arabic Numerals are ۰۱۲۳٤٥٦۷۸۹, predominantly used in the Middle East, but also in some other parts of Asia.
Buy Custom "Tiffany" Blue / Arabic Dial for Rolex Datejust 36
- ✓Custom Arabic-Indic numerals
- ✓Condition: New/Unworn
- ✓Movement calibre 3235
Rolex themselves have produced Arabic dial watches using Eastern Arabic numerals on Day-Dates, such as reference 228206 in platinum, featuring an ice blue or olive green dial. As highlighted, the beauty of customisation allows people to incorporate their most favourite designs into a model of their choice.
Here, we have an example of our custom Datejust featuring an Arabic turquoise dial - a shade of blue close to the colour resembling Tiffany&Co.. The dial is beautiful and adds to the sheer elegance of the Datejust model, but here at Time 4 Diamonds, we are able to create a different coloured Arabic dial to fit one’s needs.
Custom Rolex Datejust Rainbow Sapphire Bezel & Diamond-Set Lugs
Another very popular type of customisation is a rainbow set, which typically features the use of sapphire gemstones to create the colourful pattern of a rainbow. The history behind Rolex and this Rainbow pattern stems from the off-catalogue Daytona “Rainbow”, which was first ever released in 1994 through the release of the reference 16599SAAEC. Since then, there have been various iterations of the Daytona “Rainbow”, with the most memorable model being the reference 116595RBOW in Everose gold.
But that hasn’t stopped enthusiasts from enquiring for their own bespoke rainbow setting to be applied to an alternate model like the Datejust. This is one example presented here with this Datejust, along with some extra settings and details.
Buy Rolex Datejust II Custom Rainbow Set 116300
- ✓Custom rainbow bezel and white dial
- ✓Stainless steel material
- ✓Automatic Movement
For this Datejust look, there is a sapphire gemstone-set bezel that perfectly reflects the mesmerising colourful pattern of a rainbow. To add some sparkle to the piece, there are natural baguette-cut white diamonds set into the lugs of the case. Lastly, the hour markers on the white dial are hand-painted carefully in order to match the pattern of the rainbow bezel.
Custom Rolex Datejust Diamond-Set & Pavé Diamond Dial
Here, we introduce our first fully diamond-set Datejust piece requiring meticulous attention from our expert team of stone setters. From the bracelet to the dial, every part of the watch is diamond-set, apart from the crown and, of course, the authentic Rolex movement inside the case.
Buy Rolex Datejust 41 Custom Diamond Set Diamond Paved Dial 126300
- ✓ Custom diamond paved dial
- ✓sapphire glass
- ✓Automatic Movement
For this iced-out masterpiece, there are baguette-cut diamonds set into the bracelet, case and bezel with a mesmerising pavé diamond dial. The dial does not feature any details like hour makers to isolate the Coronet, which represents the horological giants.
Custom Rolex Datejust Diamond-Set Arabic Numerals
From one fully diamond-set Datejust to the next, we present to you our iced-out Datejust with a pavé diamond dial, which features Western Arabic numerals. Whilst the majority of people would think that these digits are just standard numerals, they are actually Western Arabic numerals.
Western Arabic numerals are the conventional digits of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, which were introduced to Europe by Arabs during the 12th and 13th centuries. This led to these sets of digits becoming utilised worldwide, which is how we know them now as the standard set of numbers we commonly use from day to day. Whilst Western Arabic numerals are used in writing across the globe, it is more common to see the use of batons or sticks in the form of different shapes to represent the hours of the day.
Buy Custom Diamond Set Rolex Datejust II Stainless Steel 116300 Watch
- ✓Custom diamond-paved dial with black Arabic numerals
- ✓Best VS quality diamonds
- ✓Automatic Movement
Nevertheless, they work beautifully for this diamond-set Datejust piece that allows the hour markers to pop and the diamonds to dazzle. Our in-house setters applied baguette-cut diamonds to the case and bezel, too, completely icing out this Datejust.
Datejust Diamond-Set Yellow Rolesor & Green Roman Numeral Dial
Finally, we end on a beautiful custom Datejust model crafted out of steel and 18ct yellow gold, which Rolex call yellow Rolesor. Also integrated into this piece is our custom green dial, which features golden Roman numerals to finish this Datejust look with extra royalty.
Baguette-cut diamonds have been set into the bracelet and case, but only into the stainless steel parts, not the yellow gold. The intentions behind this look were to allow the diamonds to sparkle and the stunning yellow gold to shine in all its purity and glory.
Buy Rolex Datejust 41 Steel/Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Set Custom Dial
- ✓Custom green dial with applied roman numerals
- ✓Custom diamonds on the case and bracelet
- ✓Automatic Movement
These may be our top custom Datejust looks, but they might not be yours, so browse our extensive collection of custom Rolex Datejust watches. Also, remember that customisation offers versatility, so whilst these custom sets have been applied to a Datejust model, we can easily adapt a type of fitting to an alternative watch of your choice.
