Jubilee Dial

[Starbrite]

I saw a gold jubilee dial on a DJ and loved it but the SA told me that they will discontinue the jubilee dial (dial with "rolex" written all over, she told me that is called the jubilee dial) because it doesn't work correctly. Has anyone else heard that? was she just saying that to try and up sell me?

I am hoping to go the used route and found a great jubilee dial watch, should i stay away?

[bumbershoot]

Originally Posted by Starbrite

I saw a gold jubilee dial on a DJ and loved it but the SA told me that they will discontinue the jubilee dial (dial with "rolex" written all over, she told me that is called the jubilee dial) because it doesn't work correctly. Has anyone else heard that? was she just saying that to try and up sell me?



I am hoping to go the used route and found a great jubilee dial watch, should i stay away?

What?


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[Xtralarg]

Originally Posted by Starbrite

I saw a gold jubilee dial on a DJ and loved it but the SA told me that they will discontinue the jubilee dial (dial with "rolex" written all over, she told me that is called the jubilee dial) because it doesn't work correctly. Has anyone else heard that? was she just saying that to try and up sell me?

I am hoping to go the used route and found a great jubilee dial watch, should i stay away?

You should stay away from whatever you have been taking my friend.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Starbrite

I saw a gold jubilee dial on a DJ and loved it but the SA told me that they will discontinue the jubilee dial (dial with "rolex" written all over, she told me that is called the jubilee dial) because it doesn't work correctly. Has anyone else heard that? was she just saying that to try and up sell me?



I am hoping to go the used route and found a great jubilee dial watch, should i stay away?

This is what the OP is referring to;

Rolex DateJust with “Jubilee” Dial


The dial with the Rolex Rolex Rolex monogram machine engraved onto it.

OP, I have no idea if it’s truly going to be discontinued, but it sounds like a sales tactic to me. Should be able to find it from trusted sellers for slightly below MSRP + tax for the newer models and well below MSRP for the previous generation models.

[Dubshack]

If the watch is from an AD and you like it, nothing to worry about.

This one?



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[Batmannr1]

This thread needs more pics. The silver jubilee dial on the wrist of the wife.
I do not thinks the SA would ever know before us WIS when Rolex will discontinue a specific dial.

[joli160]

Your AD does not have this info, rubbish.
I like the older machined jubilee dials. These really shimmer.

[IndianRider]

Don't believe it

[jltait]

I’ve only seen jubilee dials in cases, never the wild. If you’re going used check out the tapestry dials as well. They’re quite beautiful.

[hondacb1002]

Does Rolex still make the jubilee dial if not what was the last year?

[CaveDweller]

How does a dial "not work correctly"

[dpt.calvin]

Probably the tackiest dial Rolex has ever made.

[hondacb1002]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Probably the tackiest dial Rolex has ever made.

I like it a lot. Does anyone know if AD can still get these or have them in stock? I saw one in person and I want one now.

[chocopeluche]

The first jubilee dial was introduced to commemorate Rolex’s 80 year anniversary. Now I think its used as a subtle celebration of a “lines” anniversary. The 2019-2020 catalogue introduced the 126234 with blue and pink jubilee dials and depending on how you count it would be the Datejust’s 75th anniversary. I agree with the SA in her prediction and my guess is they made a big batch and will remove from the catalogue when their sold out and probably wont be seen again in this model for sometime.

[chocopeluche]

Confirmed these dials are discontinued as part of the 2022 release

[luster]

Never cared for this dial either. Too much branding, always seemed ostentatious to me.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Probably the tackiest dial Rolex has ever made.

100% Agree

Originally Posted by CaveDweller

How does a dial "not work correctly"

A "California" dial does not work correctly for me

[akili_2000]

Very smeared dial, which was once made by Rolex.

[chocopeluche]

I used to think it was too much branding but now Ive come around to the opinion that its tasteful and the craftsmanship is to be admired. Its ONLY modern dial that uses a guilloche machine. My only wish is that theyd offer it with arabics instead of diamonds.

Some examples of the variety and detail:

[rolexboyz]

The jubilee dial is now discontinued

[scottyg]

I wasn't originally a fan but ended up liking it on the one I bought. Turned out my bias was application specific, I guess.

[rum77]

Not a fan

[chocopeluche]

Originally Posted by scottyg

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I wasn't originally a fan but ended up liking it on the one I bought. Turned out my bias was application specific, I guess.

Big big big fan of this dial config ! Jubilee Motif & Arabics … perfect !

[scottyg]

Thanks for props. I thought it was pretty unique...what with the jubilee dial on jubilee bracelet and arabics on an old thunderbird turn o graph. I just felt like I had to have that one for some reason. Passed on other jube dials tho.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

It looks like one of these Coach bags from the outlet mall where the screen print Coach all over it and pretend to give you a discount. It’s marketed toward people with a congenital fear of subtlety.

[scottyg]

Wish I knew where the rolex outlet mall was where they could pretend to give me a discount and I could continue to express my fear of subtlety by buying other subjectively ostentatious rolex watches.

[Incroyable12]

I always knew it as the computer dial.

[doyall]

Re-resurrecting this older thread after finding additional information about Jubilee dials for anyone who may be interested. (I have the 30th Anniversary jubilee dial in a 16203 and was curious, so I researched.) Sorry if the info or link has already been posted ... I searched and read for quite a while and found no reference.

FWIW, the 30th Anniversary dial (small script) is not as in-your-face as the large-script 2021 diamond-studded model. Actually, the small script version is barely noticeable without close inspection.

From Bob's Watches by Paul Altieri Jul 08, 2022 (not enough posts to include link)

"In the Rolex lexicon, the “Jubilee” name is typically used to describe a specific style of bracelet (Rolex Jubilee bracelet). The bracelet can be found on certain Rolex watches, which is characterized by its five-piece, semicircular link construction. However, there is also something called a Rolex Jubilee dial, but what exactly is a Jubilee dial?

Read on to find out more about these special “Jubilee” dials, including pricing, availability, and which Rolex watches are fitted with them.

The Monogrammed Rolex Jubilee Dial

As many of you may already know, Rolex released the Rolex Datejust watch in 1945 to celebrate the company’s 40th-anniversary jubilee celebration (the term, “jubilee” literally means “a special anniversary of an event”). Along with the innovative date window on the dial, the watch also came with a brand-new style of Rolex bracelet after the oyster bracelet. And to emphasize the big ‘four-zero’ occasion, Rolex named the new bracelet the Jubilee after the celebration itself. Fast-forward to 1985, and Rolex took a similar route by releasing the Jubilee dial to celebrate the Datejust collection’s 40th anniversary. This is, of course, also the Rolex SA 80th anniversary.

The Rolex Jubilee dial, also known as the anniversary dial, features a repetitive ‘ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX’ pattern engraved on its entire surface. This is similar to the type of all-over pattern that can be seen on something like a monogram Louis Vuitton bag. Remember, this was the 1980s – the decade of decadence and flaunting one’s wealth, and logo-mania was all the rage across the luxury goods industry. Consequently, the Jubilee dial style fits right into the trend to proudly announce that the watch was indeed a Rolex – in case onlookers had any doubts.

Although the Rolex Jubilee dial made its debut on the Datejust, it is also available on a number of Rolex models. These include Lady-Datejust watches, Rolex Datjust II, as well as Day-Date or Rolex President watches, and even certain Cellini references. Additionally, Rolex pairs the Jubilee dial with watches in an assortment of metals including stainless steel, yellow gold, rose gold, and two-tone (Stainless steel and gold).

Over the years, the logo motif has appeared in a wide range of colors, from understated black and white to classic champagne and silver, to vibrant blue and pink. Individuals who wear the Jubilee dial will tell you that it continuously changes its look depending on how the light hits it – the pattern can transform from obvious to subtle.

Aside from colors, the Jubilee dial is also available with a variety of index styles. These styles can include diamonds, batons, Roman numerals, and Arabic hour markers in white gold. There are some examples of the Jubilee dial with the “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text on it. Other examples might have a little “Datejust” nameplate engraved on the surface and forgo the COSC writing all together. Needless to say, it isn’t hard to find the perfect Jubilee dial Rolex to suit your wrist and your lifestyle.

Although the Jubilee dial style is not for everyone, it is a popular choice for those who love to be a little extra. Whether on the Datejust, the Lady-Datejust, or the Day-Date, the Jubilee dial makes any Rolex watch pop.

At the time of writing this article, Rolex no longer produces watches outfitted with the Jubilee dial. After being retired for a number of years, it appears that the unique machined dial has been replaced by a new collection of motif dials. The new collection of dials was introduced alongside the Datejust in 2021. These include the palm dial decorated with fronds and the fluted dial with a design that mimics the Datejust’s famous fluted bezel. Both are available in a handful of different colors depending on the design you choose. Some of the options include green, champagne, blue, and silver, and they can be found both with or without diamonds.

While they in no way replace the classic Rolex Jubilee dial, the palm and fluted dials on this luxury watch appear to echo the same sentiment of playful and adventurous design elements. They add incredible dimension and character to the Rolex m catalog. For now, these decorated dials are only available to the Datejust 36 and Datejust 41 collections.

Due to the fact that the Rolex Jubilee dial was offered in a variety of different models, the price of a Jubilee dial watch can range dramatically. Price is determined by a number of factors such as the model, the materials of the watch, the color of the dial, the style of its hour markers, the year of production, and (of course) its overall condition. One of the most affordable options on the market is the Datejust, which costs anywhere between around $6k for stainless steel models to $10k for those in two-tone. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the all-gold ladies Rolex Presidential Datejust glittering with diamonds commands closer to $20k. The men’s Rolex Day-Date with a similar gold and diamond design set will set you back anywhere between $35k and $40k.

Now that the Rolex Jubilee dial has acquired the “discontinued” status, what will that do to its value? Only time will tell, of course. It already boasts something of a cult status among collectors in the know, so that it could affect its value long-term. If you’ve always wanted to add one to your collection, there’s no better time than now to invest."

[doyall]

Originally Posted by doyall

... (I have the 30th Anniversary jubilee dial in a 16203 and was curious, so I researched.) ...

Excuse me, 40th Anniversary.

[Mr. K]

I always thought that the jubilee dial was phased out with tapestry and pyramid.