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Cambo · 24 April 2021, 01:20 AM

Hi All and happy Friday (whatever than means in these times)

I'm curious to hear opinions on MOP dials in the Rolex line. My DJ has a white MOP dial and I absolutely love it, but not sure if I would want one on a Daytona or Day Date. Like meteorite dials, no two are the same, so one would think they would be more in demand than they seem to be.

RJRJRJ · 24 April 2021, 01:27 AM

I think they're nice, but the perception seems to be that they are a bit feminine.

fskywalker · 24 April 2021, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I think they're nice, but the perception seems to be that they are a bit feminine.

+1

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cronos · 24 April 2021, 06:09 AM

Dirt · 24 April 2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I think they're nice, but the perception seems to be that they are a bit feminine.

I tend to agree.
But then I know I couldn't pull it off

Some people might be able to and my wife certainly does

Handey0465 · 24 April 2021, 01:31 AM

A lot of people think MOP dials are feminine. I think a MOP dial is awesome and would love to own one.

Saints1 · 24 April 2021, 01:57 AM

I personally like them, especially on Day Dates (Daytona dials already have a lot going on). Between the white and Tahitian ("black") MOP options, I prefer the Tahitian MOP. As noted, each is unique, and the Tahitian dial has both depth and a reflective quality.

joli160 · 24 April 2021, 02:17 AM

They are beautiful and unique. What’s not to like

Benzsiam · 24 April 2021, 02:25 AM

I agree that MOP dial looks best on Datejust and Meteorite dial looks best on WG GMT Pepsi.

Pongster · 24 April 2021, 02:29 AM

My wife has an MOP lady DJ/president. I wouldnt even think of borrowing it. :)

Pw92676 · 24 April 2021, 02:32 AM

I love both MOP and Meteorite. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy or wear either.

Daveclock · 24 April 2021, 02:36 AM

Forgive me but like the exotic leather ban - hasn't MOP come under the same issue?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

Cambo · 24 April 2021, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

Forgive me but like the exotic leather ban - hasn't MOP come under the same issue?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

Nope...oysters and other shellfish can be farmed

Daveclock · 24 April 2021, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambo

Nope...oysters and other shellfish can be farmed

Try telling that the the Haliotis - as in UK I've had humble MOP impounded and destroyed by an "internet selling site" as they said it could not be exported!
just saying

As for MOP on watches I bought my other half a nice ladies Speedmaster with pink numerals and MOP dial - its quite pretty!

Cambo · 24 April 2021, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

Try telling that the the Haliotis - as in UK I've had humble MOP impounded and destroyed by an "internet selling site" as they said it could not be exported!
just saying

Ouch...sorry
I've never had an issue

Theothergreg · 24 April 2021, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

Forgive me but like the exotic leather ban - hasn't MOP come under the same issue?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

Yes, I had to fill out a form for US Fish and Wildlife to import a watch with a MOP dial I bought for my mom from overseas.

bellwynn · 2 May 2021, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

Forgive me but like the exotic leather ban - hasn't MOP come under the same issue?
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

I struggled to buy a MOP Sinn watch from overseas. I had dealers on Chrono24 flat out cancel my orders because they didn't want to deal with the potential hassle. I did end up finding a single Sinn AD that would ship me the watches I was looking for. Should I ever buy the MOP DJ I'm lusting after I'll have to stick with US sellers only.

peacocknation · 24 April 2021, 03:07 AM

Wife has a MOP DJ36 with diamond markers....looks amazing on her. I tend to agree with the sentiment, MOP = more feminine.

jimcameron · 24 April 2021, 04:34 AM

I'll pass. My wife loves her's.

Gab27 · 24 April 2021, 07:02 AM

I like them, but like you noted, they vary a lot and some look vastly better than others (much like fire opal.)

I like what Rolex does with it but IMHO I would like it more if they did not use diamonds. A stainless Rolex in black MOP without diamonds would IMHO be a huge stunner.

Number3 · 1 May 2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gab27

I like what Rolex does with it but IMHO I would like it more if they did not use diamonds. A stainless Rolex in black MOP without diamonds would IMHO be a huge stunner.

Exactly this. I would love a DJ41 with a MOP dial and sticks with lume.

CHRONOLEX · 24 April 2021, 07:07 AM

Also find to be feminine, but some of the black MOP could be edgy enough to possibly appeal.

Dirt · 24 April 2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

Also find to be feminine, but some of the black MOP could be edgy enough to possibly appeal.

Yes, I forgot all about Black MOP

wclowe · 24 April 2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambo

Hi All and happy Friday (whatever than means in these times)

I'm curious to hear opinions on MOP dials in the Rolex line. My DJ has a white MOP dial and I absolutely love it, but not sure if I would want one on a Daytona or Day Date. Like meteorite dials, no two are the same, so one would think they would be more in demand than they seem to be.

I’m a fan of MOP on my Daytona but sadly they are no longer available... :-(

In person the MOP is beautiful from every angle...and the black version, even with diamonds, is masculine but a little too dressy for everyday wear.

Cheers!

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Wobbly · 26 April 2021, 01:34 AM

MOP dials really need to be seen, they never show the true beauty in pictures.

bobby81 · 26 April 2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambo

Hi All and happy Friday (whatever than means in these times)

I'm curious to hear opinions on MOP dials in the Rolex line. My DJ has a white MOP dial and I absolutely love it, but not sure if I would want one on a Daytona or Day Date. Like meteorite dials, no two are the same, so one would think they would be more in demand than they seem to be.

I purchased the T/T Daytona 116503 (New Model)with the White MOP 8 Diamonds Dial

in 2018 after seeing it on display in a Rolex AD’s window, even though less than a year earlier I had purchased the Daytona with the White Dial & Gold Sub Dials. But it looked so good I knew immediately I wanted it & I am very happy with it. I usually don’t like diamonds on a Watch but I made an exception for this one

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wclowe · 26 April 2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bobby81

I purchased the T/T Daytona 116503 (New Model)with the White MOP 8 Diamonds Dial

in 2018 after seeing it on display in a Rolex AD’s window, even though less than a year earlier I had purchased the Daytona with the White Dial & Gold Sub Dials. But it looked so good I knew immediately I wanted it & I am very happy with it. I usually don’t like diamonds on a Watch but I made an exception for this one

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Very nice...

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1665fan · 26 April 2021, 08:31 AM

MOP full gold Daytona is beautiful too...I like Roman markers also!

wclowe · 26 April 2021, 12:10 PM

Since the MOP Daytonas (e.g. 116503-009) have recently been discontinued, I’m curious if anyone knows how long the material had been a dial option.

The earliest MOP Daytonas I can find are from the late 1980s...

Cheers!

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dcash0615 · 26 April 2021, 01:16 PM

I thought I wasn’t a fan of the MOP dial until I was allocated this.

24 April 2021, 01:20 AM	#1
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Mother of Pearl Hi All and happy Friday (whatever than means in these times) I'm curious to hear opinions on MOP dials in the Rolex line. My DJ has a white MOP dial and I absolutely love it, but not sure if I would want one on a Daytona or Day Date. Like meteorite dials, no two are the same, so one would think they would be more in demand than they seem to be. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

24 April 2021, 02:17 AM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	They are beautiful and unique. What’s not to like __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 April 2021, 02:25 AM	#9
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I agree that MOP dial looks best on Datejust and Meteorite dial looks best on WG GMT Pepsi. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

24 April 2021, 03:07 AM	#18
peacocknation "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of 'em! Posts: 293	Wife has a MOP DJ36 with diamond markers....looks amazing on her. I tend to agree with the sentiment, MOP = more feminine. __________________ Current Collection: 5167R, 116505, 228238, 126710BLRO, 126610LV, 116613LB, 126300, Omega Seamaster 210.90.42.20.01.001

26 April 2021, 01:16 PM	#30
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	I thought I wasn’t a fan of the MOP dial until I was allocated this. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

24 April 2021, 01:27 AM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	I think they're nice, but the perception seems to be that they are a bit feminine.

24 April 2021, 06:09 AM	#4
cronos "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 404

24 April 2021, 01:31 AM	#6
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	A lot of people think MOP dials are feminine. I think a MOP dial is awesome and would love to own one.

24 April 2021, 01:57 AM	#7
Saints1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 94	I personally like them, especially on Day Dates (Daytona dials already have a lot going on). Between the white and Tahitian ("black") MOP options, I prefer the Tahitian MOP. As noted, each is unique, and the Tahitian dial has both depth and a reflective quality.

24 April 2021, 02:29 AM	#10
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	My wife has an MOP lady DJ/president. I wouldnt even think of borrowing it. :)

24 April 2021, 02:32 AM	#11
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	I love both MOP and Meteorite. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy or wear either.

24 April 2021, 02:36 AM	#12
Daveclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: ing and waiting! Posts: 864	Forgive me but like the exotic leather ban - hasn't MOP come under the same issue? Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)?

24 April 2021, 04:34 AM	#19
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	I'll pass. My wife loves her's.

24 April 2021, 07:02 AM	#20
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I like them, but like you noted, they vary a lot and some look vastly better than others (much like fire opal.) I like what Rolex does with it but IMHO I would like it more if they did not use diamonds. A stainless Rolex in black MOP without diamonds would IMHO be a huge stunner.

24 April 2021, 07:07 AM	#22
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Also find to be feminine, but some of the black MOP could be edgy enough to possibly appeal.

26 April 2021, 01:34 AM	#25
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,421	MOP dials really need to be seen, they never show the true beauty in pictures.

26 April 2021, 08:31 AM	#28
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	MOP full gold Daytona is beautiful too...I like Roman markers also!

26 April 2021, 12:10 PM	#29
wclowe Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 190	Since the MOP Daytonas (e.g. 116503-009) have recently been discontinued, I’m curious if anyone knows how long the material had been a dial option. The earliest MOP Daytonas I can find are from the late 1980s... Cheers! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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