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Armand · 8 October 2008, 07:14 AM

i´m just now discussing the next Rolex for the Lady.

We have agreed, since she already owns a YG Ladies Model without date, on a Mid Size DJ ( 6 digit serial number ) in SS with Oyster band and waffeled WG Bezel.

Question is the dial.

She doesn´t like "bling", so the Diamond versions are "out".

:-(

( I would have LOVED the "Rolex" all over the dial with Diamonds )

Now we discovered, that the MOP ( Mother of pearl is nearly as expensive as the Diamond types.

Of course, MOP AND Diamonds beat all else ;-)

We were told that MOP is such expensive, because of this being so thin and such a lot of dials being broken at manufacture!?!

Is this BS? How are the MOP dials holding up? Colours degrading? Dials breaking?

Your suggestions and experiences, please.

Thanks, H

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 08:10 AM

I have a Black MOP Yacht-Master that I just purchased last month and the MOP dial seems to cost about $1200.00 - $1800.00 more than the more common dials.

I immensely enjoy the MOP dial on my YM and find it more than worth the extra cost as the watch changes with every angle. The changing purples, greens, reds, blues and ... really makes the timepiece take on a new personality.

I don't believe it is BS as I used to be a jeweler of sorts and working with MOP was extremely difficult. I do believe that Rolex backs their MOP on precious metals which will make them more robust, but getting them to that point would be very difficult in my opinion.

Here are a few photos of the Black MOP dial on a YM.

Hope this helps.

chicagowatchman · 8 October 2008, 08:14 AM

I have the black MOP on my Platinum Masterpiece and love the color changes also!

It is also stunning on Bisqs yachtmaster!

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

I have the black MOP on my Platinum Masterpiece and love the color changes also!

It is also stunning on Bisqs yachtmaster!

Thanks Chicago! I would like to see some photos of yours!!!

chicagowatchman · 8 October 2008, 08:20 AM

http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/d...ecamera034.jpg

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

[/IMG]Here it is.......

Gorgeous!!!! Thank you Chicago!

Mwing · 8 October 2008, 08:16 AM

so every piece of mop dial is unique and different?

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwing

so every piece of mop dial is unique and different?

Absolutely and totally!

Every slab of MOP is unique!

SLS · 8 October 2008, 08:39 AM

I have also heard that MOP is difficult to work with and it is one of the few dials that the US RSC's will not add, I was looking at adding a MOP to my wifes DJ

. I have not seen any indication that MOP dials are having the problems you are concerned about...take your time choosing the dial you like, as they are all very unique.
~Scott

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 08:46 AM

When the MOP dials are backed to the precious metals the should be totally stable. I wouldn't worry about it.

hall_of_records · 8 October 2008, 09:40 AM

Bisquitlips, I am merely a casual observer of this forum but those images of your watch just BLEW ME AWAY.

That MOP face is absolutely gorgeous, its like looking into deep space.

Congrats! :)

//Atlantis

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall_of_records

Bisquitlips, I am merely a casual observer of this forum but those images of your watch just BLEW ME AWAY.

That MOP face is absolutely gorgeous, its like looking into deep space.

Congrats! :)

//Atlantis

Thanks Hall! I appreciate the compliments!

ttannert · 8 October 2008, 10:47 AM

I love my MOP DJ with diamonds. I wear it most days with my suit to work. But, is also looks great with jeans.

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttannert

I love my MOP DJ with diamonds. I wear it most days with my suit to work. But, is also looks great with jeans.

Cloud dial!!!

Love it!

ttannert · 8 October 2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Cloud dial!!!

Love it!

Thanks! I love yours too!

Ashley · 8 October 2008, 02:54 PM

I am not a fan of MOP, but that white colour is very pretty!

MrRetep · 8 October 2008, 03:00 PM

mmmm white MOP VERY attractive, Nice watches

Armand · 9 October 2008, 12:13 AM

Thanks to all!

ME - I am convinced.

But SHE?

We´ll see next week!

Buisquitlips, this black MOP is gorgeous!!!

( I would want that on a DD!!

H

Arby · 9 October 2008, 03:00 AM

Did someone say MOP???

The Wife's

Mine

Z-Sub · 9 October 2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arby

Did someone say MOP???

Mine

Armand · 9 October 2008, 03:09 AM

Very, very far back in my head I am thinking to talk Wifey into that white mop ...

and "reserve" the black mop for a future ( far, FAR in the future ) Rollie for me ...

DD WG? Is there a DD TT ( W & YG )?

H

Arby · 9 October 2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armand

Very, very far back in my head I am thinking to talk Wifey into that white mop ...

and "reserve" the black mop for a future ( far, FAR in the future ) Rollie for me ...

DD WG? Is there a DD TT ( W & YG )?

H

No DD TT to my knowledge. My DD is WG.

Rodbuilder · 9 October 2008, 03:42 AM

I'm a big fan of the pearls. Here are some pictures of mine and wifes.
Yes each one is unique.
I have had some of them for years and noticed no color fade or other problems.

Arby · 9 October 2008, 04:43 AM

Yo, Rodbuilder... These are VERY nice!

But this pic is gorgeous!

Armand · 9 October 2008, 04:52 AM

Oooohhh!!

Is that black Onyx, which I first noticed ( and LOVED ) by one Lady at this site ( thanks for the pics of your TT YM! ) a regular option with Rolex, or a special order item, or only available with the YM??

( I want that!!! The Combo of Diamonds and Onyx is STRIKING!!! )

( of course, with the black mop only Diamonds are possible - this calls for even one more Rolex! )

If I had the money ... I´d go broke on Rollies ...

Hermann

P.S.: and what the H... are those rosy stones???

For Rubies it´s a touch to "rosy", rather than "deep red". Is it?

BmwA5H · 9 October 2008, 06:14 AM

It may be bling but we love the MOP !!

rcarney · 21 December 2008, 11:05 AM

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Bisquitlips · 21 December 2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rcarney

Cellini Cestello. 5330/9. White Gold Case. Black Mother of Pearl Dial. White Gold Roman Numberal. Manually wound 1602 movement. Black Leather Strap.

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Beautiful!!

Ok, that's the first Cellini I have really liked!

Thanks for posting it!

WatchTimes · 21 December 2008, 04:09 PM

The pink MOP is stunning but hard to find...

Lots of aftermarket ones but NONE look like the Rolex Pink MOP

The regular pink dial looks more like copper.

I am going to get my GF a Midsize SS DJ with the Rounded Bezel, Oyster Bracelet and the Pink MOP dial with either Roman or Arabic numerals (I don't recall which one its produced with)

Macdaddy1225 · 2 February 2009, 02:05 PM

I love mine and it looks gorgeous!

8 October 2008, 07:14 AM	#1
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Mother of Pearl i´m just now discussing the next Rolex for the Lady. We have agreed, since she already owns a YG Ladies Model without date, on a Mid Size DJ ( 6 digit serial number ) in SS with Oyster band and waffeled WG Bezel. Question is the dial. She doesn´t like "bling", so the Diamond versions are "out". :-( ( I would have LOVED the "Rolex" all over the dial with Diamonds ) Now we discovered, that the MOP ( Mother of pearl is nearly as expensive as the Diamond types. Of course, MOP AND Diamonds beat all else ;-) We were told that MOP is such expensive, because of this being so thin and such a lot of dials being broken at manufacture!?! Is this BS? How are the MOP dials holding up? Colours degrading? Dials breaking? Your suggestions and experiences, please. Thanks, H

8 October 2008, 08:10 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I have a Black MOP Yacht-Master that I just purchased last month and the MOP dial seems to cost about $1200.00 - $1800.00 more than the more common dials. I immensely enjoy the MOP dial on my YM and find it more than worth the extra cost as the watch changes with every angle. The changing purples, greens, reds, blues and ... really makes the timepiece take on a new personality. I don't believe it is BS as I used to be a jeweler of sorts and working with MOP was extremely difficult. I do believe that Rolex backs their MOP on precious metals which will make them more robust, but getting them to that point would be very difficult in my opinion. Here are a few photos of the Black MOP dial on a YM. Hope this helps. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 October 2008, 08:14 AM	#3
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	I have the black MOP on my Platinum Masterpiece and love the color changes also! It is also stunning on Bisqs yachtmaster! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

8 October 2008, 08:20 AM	#5
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/d...ecamera034.jpg __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

8 October 2008, 08:46 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	When the MOP dials are backed to the precious metals the should be totally stable. I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 October 2008, 08:16 AM	#7
Mwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 216	so every piece of mop dial is unique and different?

8 October 2008, 08:39 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I have also heard that MOP is difficult to work with and it is one of the few dials that the US RSC's will not add, I was looking at adding a MOP to my wifes DJ . I have not seen any indication that MOP dials are having the problems you are concerned about...take your time choosing the dial you like, as they are all very unique. ~Scott

8 October 2008, 09:40 AM	#11
hall_of_records "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Interzone Posts: 7	Bisquitlips, I am merely a casual observer of this forum but those images of your watch just BLEW ME AWAY. That MOP face is absolutely gorgeous, its like looking into deep space. Congrats! :) //Atlantis

8 October 2008, 10:47 AM	#13
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	I love my MOP DJ with diamonds. I wear it most days with my suit to work. But, is also looks great with jeans. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

8 October 2008, 02:54 PM	#16
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	I am not a fan of MOP, but that white colour is very pretty!

8 October 2008, 03:00 PM	#17
MrRetep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Pete Location: Orange County, CA Watch: the Lakers Posts: 686	mmmm white MOP VERY attractive, Nice watches

9 October 2008, 12:13 AM	#18
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Thanks to all! ME - I am convinced. But SHE? We´ll see next week! Buisquitlips, this black MOP is gorgeous!!! ( I would want that on a DD!! H

9 October 2008, 03:00 AM	#19
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	Did someone say MOP??? The Wife's Mine

9 October 2008, 03:09 AM	#21
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Very, very far back in my head I am thinking to talk Wifey into that white mop ... and "reserve" the black mop for a future ( far, FAR in the future ) Rollie for me ... DD WG? Is there a DD TT ( W & YG )? H

9 October 2008, 03:42 AM	#23
Rodbuilder Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarponville, Fl Posts: 16	I'm a big fan of the pearls. Here are some pictures of mine and wifes. Yes each one is unique. I have had some of them for years and noticed no color fade or other problems.

9 October 2008, 04:43 AM	#24
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	Yo, Rodbuilder... These are VERY nice! But this pic is gorgeous!

9 October 2008, 04:52 AM	#25
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	Oooohhh!! Is that black Onyx, which I first noticed ( and LOVED ) by one Lady at this site ( thanks for the pics of your TT YM! ) a regular option with Rolex, or a special order item, or only available with the YM?? ( I want that!!! The Combo of Diamonds and Onyx is STRIKING!!! ) ( of course, with the black mop only Diamonds are possible - this calls for even one more Rolex! ) If I had the money ... I´d go broke on Rollies ... Hermann P.S.: and what the H... are those rosy stones??? For Rubies it´s a touch to "rosy", rather than "deep red". Is it?

9 October 2008, 06:14 AM	#26
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	It may be bling but we love the MOP !! Attached Images

21 December 2008, 11:05 AM	#27
rcarney "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, DC Watch: Cellini Cestello Posts: 79	Cellini Cestello. 5330/9. White Gold Case. Black Mother of Pearl Dial. White Gold Roman Numberal. Manually wound 1602 movement. Black Leather Strap.

21 December 2008, 04:09 PM	#29
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	The pink MOP is stunning but hard to find... Lots of aftermarket ones but NONE look like the Rolex Pink MOP The regular pink dial looks more like copper. I am going to get my GF a Midsize SS DJ with the Rounded Bezel, Oyster Bracelet and the Pink MOP dial with either Roman or Arabic numerals (I don't recall which one its produced with) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

2 February 2009, 02:05 PM	#30
Macdaddy1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Kent Mcclain Location: Japan Watch: Datejust Posts: 25	I love mine and it looks gorgeous! Attached Images

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