My First Rolex - MOP Dial Thoughts?

[ageronimo0]

Hey everyone,

Just picked up this bad boy(36mm), manufactured in 1998 in a eBay auction, had certificate of authenticity, and had it inspected by a jeweler. Also, recently just got it cleaned and polished (peep the before and after).

I intended to purchase a Rolex Brand New for my birthday but the wait was too long. ended up running into a very good deal for this so I just hopped on it. Still plan on buying brand new within the next couple months.

What do you guys think of this configuration? Is it too feminine? I was a little worried at first but it’s actually growing on me.


Thanks! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.







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[Cambo]

Congrats!

My first Rolex (2007) is the same one without the diamonds. I love the MOP as well as the Roman numerals on the dial. I now also have two Submariners (one G/SS and one SG) but I still love to wear the DJ for classy outings...I think it's the Jubilee bracelet.

[acheronsgrief]

I think it looks great. You’re probably gonna get a lot of comments on the aftermarket bezel, which I’m not a huge fan of. But I do like diamonds and the dial is beautiful.

[ageronimo0]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

I think it looks great. You’re probably gonna get a lot of comments on the aftermarket bezel, which I’m not a huge fan of. But I do like diamonds and the dial is beautiful.

Yes sir, but to each his own right?! Lol

I got the watch for $5k, the jeweler said it was a good deal. I was even considering looking for the original bezel to replace the diamonds to go fully original, but the diamonds do look great with the dial.


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[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by ageronimo0

Yes sir, but to each his own right?! Lol

I got the watch for $5k, the jeweler said it was a good deal. I was even considering looking for the original bezel to replace the diamonds to go fully original, but the diamonds do look great with the dial.


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Wow, only $5k, that is very good price, I would buy it too.

I love diamonds but preferred original from Rolex, but this watch sure looks great, I love the look too.

I have Datejust 41 with MOP and diamonds dial also but not at the bezel and I love mine very much.

[Dr.Smellody]

Love it. Congratulations!!

[huncho]

did rolex make a roman mop dial for datejusts? i thought they only made them with diamonds

very nice regardless though, congrats

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by huncho

did rolex make a roman mop dial for datejusts? i thought they only made them with diamonds

very nice regardless though, congrats

Yep....you don't see as many as you would think but they're out there

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Cambo

Yep....you don't see as many as you would think but they're out there

that's cool, mop dials are really nice

[ageronimo0]

Originally Posted by huncho

that's cool, mop dials are really nice

Love the fact that all MOPs are unique in that none are the same


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[watchmainspring]

I spent a couple months trying to find a MOP date just for my wife. Many of the dials are "custom" which is another way of saying "counterfeit". I hope yours' is real.


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[Dr.Smellody]

Very nice!!! Enjoy it.

I wasn't looking for one, but fell in love with and picked this one up last weekend:

[Lawrencemontre]

Lovely dial. Slightly feminine but still masculine as well. Nothing wrong with custom watches in my book as long as you got it for a good price.

[alphadweller]

I'm a fan of MOP dials!