It differs in colour, intensity and structure according to the part of the shell from which it is extracted.Īt Rolex, mother-of-pearl is never artificially coloured. Depending on its origin, it can be pink, white, black or yellow.
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Mother-of-pearl is by its nature full of mystery and surprises. This is how Rolex, for the first time in the history of watchmaking, crafted a waterproof winding crown –– a secure interface between the protected, sealed world inside the watch and the harmful elements of the outside world. A symbol of robustness and waterproofness, this perfectly proportioned and elegant watch case is a superb blend of form and function, whether crafted in Oystersteel, 18 ct gold or 950 platinum.Ī little masterpiece of technical prowess, the winding crown of Rolex watches is made up of about 10 parts, and is screwed hermetically onto the watch case. Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world's first waterproof case for a wristwatch thanks to its patented system of screwing down the bezel, case back and winding crown against the middle case.
The Oyster case constitutes an important milestone in the history of contemporary watchmaking. It also began to replace the 12 o’clock hour marker on some dials, such as on the Datejust, in the form of small 18 ct gold appliques. It appeared for the first time on Rolex dials during the 1930s, then on the winding crown in the early 1950s. The Rolex crown, the logo and symbol par excellence of the brand, was registered in 1931. Rare are the watchmaking companies that, like Rolex, master in-house all the aspects of dial creation, from design to production. Rolex dials are designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand, to ensure perfection. The dial is the distinctive face of a Rolex watch, most responsible for its identity and readability.Ĭharacterized by hour markers fashioned from 18 ct gold to prevent tarnishing, Rolex dials feature thousands of unique variations in colour, texture and motifs exclusive to Rolex. There are no fewer than a thousand different types available. Always in 18 ct yellow, white or pink gold, sometimes filled with luminescent material or in a colour that subtly complements the dial, the appliques belong to a world of extraordinary diversity.
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Rolex crown at 12 o’clock, Arabic or Roman numerals, classic or Professional hour markers in geometric shapes or shimmering precious stones in settings, they are the expressive features of the face. If the dial is the face of the watch, the appliques are the features that give depth to its personality. Day-Date 36 Oyster, 36 mm, white gold and diamonds