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Title: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: Plankton-IkanBilis on May 16, 2012, 08:59:21 AM

Help from experts is very much appreciated.

Concerning Rolex Submariner Bicolor ...how many types of dials were/are actually made/released by Rolex?

1.Black
2.Blue
3.Champagne
4.Grey

...what about white mother of pearl (MOP), are they ever issued by Rolex or custom aftermarket addition?

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: johnjoux on May 16, 2012, 10:05:03 AM

Never seen any MOP before

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: Plankton-IkanBilis on May 16, 2012, 11:17:36 AM

(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj521/hanswilsdwarf/724-0.jpg)

This is what I am talking about...some sites mention that they are aftermarket/custom while others say original Rolex dial.

Johnjoux and other experts, appreciate some feedback...will make wife very happy if can get one (only if its issued by Rolex).

anyway...what does `factory' dial means...fitted by Rolex factory or otherwise?...thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: David_cheong on May 16, 2012, 01:40:59 PM

Hi, I am not an expert. But in all my years on this hobby, I believe this MOP with diamonds  is an aftermarket dial.

In other words, my 2 cents tells me this is not a factory fitted dial. Please correct me if I am wrong.

dc

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: takashi78 on May 16, 2012, 04:08:25 PM

Seen many MOP dials on the precious metal Daytona.

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: dpkong on May 16, 2012, 05:17:32 PM

some bi-color (two-tone, half-gold) Submariners do come with a diamond dial also called serti in some forums but the dial above doesn't look like it. likely not original. afaik, no Submariners came with MOP dials although Daytonas do.

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: Plankton-IkanBilis on May 16, 2012, 07:03:17 PM

Thanks a lot for clearing my doubts :thumbsup:...no need to post question on the Rolex forum...good news is one less bi-color dial to strive for...now gotta work hard for the grey and black dials.

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: IWCking on May 16, 2012, 08:23:35 PM

this picture doesnt look like mother of pearl to me though.

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: dennis.T on May 16, 2012, 08:40:43 PM

To my best knowledge, submariner only come with two dial black dial and green dial only. No MOP or diamond dial. Pls correct me if I am wrong

Title: Re: Submariner Bicolor Dials
Post by: dpkong on May 16, 2012, 08:53:09 PM

SS Sub, black dial/bezel only. 50th anniversary came with green bezel. newer ceramic SS Sub, green and black dials/bezels.

bi-colour and solid gold Sub have more dial options. black or blue and combination of diamonds or other stones.