Rolex Dials

Rolex produces dials in dozens of finishes and materials across its current and discontinued catalogue. The most commonly stocked configurations at Time 4 Diamonds include meteorite, diamond-set, mother-of-pearl, lacquered colour dials (green, blue, chocolate, champagne, black), Wimbledon, Tiffany blue, Arabic numeral, and ice blue platinum dials. These appear across the Datejust 36 and 41, Day-Date 36 and 40, Daytona, GMT-Master II, Submariner, Sky-Dweller and Yacht-Master. Stock turns over weekly, so contact us directly for live availability or to source a specific configuration.

Yes. Every watch listed under this collection is fitted with a Rolex factory dial as standard. A factory dial is one made by Rolex SA in Bienne, Switzerland, and fitted at the manufacture or supplied as a Rolex service replacement part. Customised pieces with aftermarket dials are sold under a separate collection and labelled accordingly. Independent third-party authentication can be arranged on request before purchase.

Yes. Factory Arabic dial Rolex watches are produced in limited quantities for specific regional markets and rare references. Notable examples include the platinum Daytona reference 116506 and 126506 with ice blue Arabic numeral dial, select Day-Date 40 references such as 228206 and 228238, and Datejust 41 configurations. Time 4 Diamonds also builds custom Arabic dial Rolex watches through an in-house workshop for clients who want a specific numeral style, colour or layout. Factory examples are scarce and most clients use our sourcing service.

Yes. Meteorite dial Rolex models are regularly stocked, most often on the Cosmograph Daytona, Day-Date 36 and 40, GMT-Master II references 126719BLRO and 126729VTNR, and Sky-Dweller. Rolex cuts these dials from slices of the Gibeon iron-nickel meteorite that fell in Namibia in prehistoric times. An acid wash treatment reveals the natural Widmanstätten crystal pattern, which is impossible to replicate in a laboratory and makes every dial visually unique. Rolex fits meteorite dials exclusively to 18ct gold, Everose or 950 platinum cases. Entry pricing starts in the mid-£30,000s for the yellow gold Daytona on Oysterflex and rises significantly for white gold, platinum and Day-Date references.

The strongest-performing dial configurations on resale are generally limited or discontinued variants on sports references. Specific examples include the meteorite Daytona, the platinum Daytona 116506 and 126506 with ice blue Arabic dial, Tiffany blue dial Daytona references, and the green dial Submariner "Hulk" 116610LV discontinued in 2020. Among dress references, stone dials such as onyx, lapis lazuli, turquoise and malachite, the meteorite Day-Date, and ombré dials tend to outperform standard configurations. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns and watch values move with market conditions.

The Wimbledon is a Datejust dial with a slate-grey sunray base and green-outlined Roman numerals, plus a luminous baton marker at the 9 o'clock position. The name is a collector nickname referencing Rolex's role as official timekeeper of the Wimbledon Championships and is not used by Rolex itself. The dial debuted on the Datejust II in 2009 and is currently available across the Datejust 41 references 126200, 126234, 126233, 126300, 126331 and 126334, and the Datejust 36 references 126200, 126234, 126231 and 126233. Current production models run Calibre 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve.

Yes. "Tiffany blue" is collector shorthand for the turquoise dial Rolex used on the Oyster Perpetual 41 reference 124300 launched in 2020, and on certain Daytona configurations. The Oyster Perpetual 41 in turquoise traded at multiples of retail after launch and remains in strong demand. Datejust references with similar turquoise dials appear from time to time on the pre-owned market. Time 4 Diamonds sources factory pieces directly and also offers Tiffany blue style aftermarket dial customisation through its workshop. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Yes. Time 4 Diamonds operates an in-house customisation workshop that fits aftermarket dials in a wide range of finishes, including diamond-set, baguette, rainbow, Arabic numeral, Tiffany blue style and coloured lacquer dials. Work is carried out by the same workshop responsible for full bust-down conversions and bespoke setting work. Every customised watch is pressure-tested after assembly and supplied with a workshop guarantee. Customisation is a separate service from the pre-owned collection and is priced per project.

Yes. Fitting an aftermarket dial removes a Rolex from "all original" status, which matters significantly to collectors and reduces resale value compared with an unmodified factory example of the same reference. The exact impact depends on the reference, the quality of the customisation and the buyer profile. Customised watches still hold meaningful value, but the cost of customisation should be treated as money spent on wearing the watch you want rather than as an investment.

Sometimes. Rolex's standard service procedure is to replace components that no longer meet brand specification, which can include the dial if it is damaged, faded or shows aged luminous material. The replacement is a current production "service dial" rather than a restoration of the original, and the removed dial is not generally returned. For vintage Rolex references such as the Submariner 1680, GMT-Master 1675 or Daytona 6263, an original-condition dial can be worth more than the rest of the watch combined, which is why many owners choose movement-only servicing through an independent specialist who can leave the original dial in place. Time 4 Diamonds offers exactly this option through its service department.

A factory dial is made by Rolex SA in Switzerland and fitted at the manufacture or supplied as a Rolex replacement service part. An aftermarket dial is made by a third-party specialist and fitted outside the Rolex network, typically for customisation. The visual quality of premium aftermarket dials can match factory work, but three things change: the watch is no longer all-Rolex parts; resale value drops versus a factory example of the same reference; and Rolex may decline to service the watch or insist on refitting a factory dial during service. Every watch on this collection is labelled clearly so the configuration is unambiguous before purchase.

Time 4 Diamonds operates a sourcing service for clients looking for a specific reference, dial colour, year of production or condition. Provide the specification, budget and any deadline, and the team will quote sourcing options through its trade network across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Typical lead times are days for common dial configurations and weeks for rare, discontinued or single-market dials.