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ColinX · 21 August 2016, 05:15 AM

So I'm looking a getting a new DateJust. Right now I have a 116234 with jubilee bracelet, white gold bezel, and blue diamond dial.

I saw the same watch but with a white mother of pearl diamond dial and it looks really nice. The dial has zero pink hue to it and has a nice retro look as mother of pearl used to be used a lot in men's jewelry and watches.

However, I'm a bit worried that it will be perceived as too feminine (but that could also be said for a diamond dial too...this one has both). It's a 36mm Men's but in today's world pretty much all watch sizes are unisex.

Thoughts? Just trying to see how it is generally viewed.

KZZN · 21 August 2016, 07:49 AM

Hi,

Personally, I'd say it's absolutely fine. I've got a mother-of-pearl dial on my yellow gold Cellini, and it's my favourite dial of all my watches, and indeed perhaps of any watch I've ever seen.

As always with these things though, the main thing is how you feel about it. If it's the dial you want, and it ticks all your boxes and appeals to you in a way that no other dial does, then by all means go for it and don't look back.

However having said that the combination of MOP and diamonds would for most people probably more land this in the category of jewellery. But again it's all about what you want and how you feel more than anything else.

chieftd · 21 August 2016, 08:52 AM

I think the white mother of pearl dial with diamonds is a great look. Here is my Yachtmaster with the white mother of pearl with diamonds and blue sapphires. I don't think it is feminine at all, just a different look for this model.

As many will say, if you like it then buy it and wear it without a second thought. I say go for it. :)

This photo was from the seller when I got the watch. It really brings out the look better than any photo I could take. :)

Cheers, Tim

ColinX · 21 August 2016, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the responses!

tkerrmd · 21 August 2016, 12:01 PM

It's a badass statement piece, awesome amazing watch for sure!

Scapegoat · 21 August 2016, 12:36 PM

Interesting looking piece. Enjoy!

FremStar · 21 August 2016, 01:01 PM

Something about Rolex MOP that just gives me the chills, some consider this 36mm iteration of the DJ to be feminine, however, it's a watch I thoroughly enjoy and is one of my frequently worn watches to work...

I say go for it. That YM above!

Ronin78 · 21 August 2016, 02:59 PM

The 36mm DJ is a great size. People say it's too small. It's a classic and a great size.

People are use to seeing 45mm and larger type pocket watches strapped to peoples wrist.

Most everyone I see with a large watch has an average of even smaller wrist. I have a 8.5 inch wrist and 36mm is fine to me. Your watch should accentuate your attire not dominate it.

10XRolex · 21 August 2016, 03:34 PM

That's a home run piece all day long.

crowncollection · 21 August 2016, 05:51 PM

Not at all IMHO if you like it buy it and enjoy

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returntorolex · 21 August 2016, 07:44 PM

Do not fear the MOP

oldsalt · 21 August 2016, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Do not fear the MOP

I'm having a look at this very model next week in Singapore... may - just may - be the next one in my collection... love that dial...

cheers

Racerdj · 21 August 2016, 09:43 PM

Here is a picture of a Daytona MOP which I enjoyed while I owned it. It is a very stunning dial.

watchwatcher · 21 August 2016, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chieftd

Cheers, Tim

Wow, that is a beauty, Tim!

Watch Rob · 21 August 2016, 11:52 PM

Go for it!

Thom92 · 22 August 2016, 02:50 AM

For me it really depends on the individual watch, obviously they're all individual i think datejusts and dayotnas really suit the MOP however I'm not a massive fan of it on a day date. I wouldn't worry about the diamonds if i were you, i think they look great with a MOP dial. If i were you I'd go for it.

21 August 2016, 05:15 AM	#1
ColinX "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 3	Men's White Mother of Pearl DateJust So I'm looking a getting a new DateJust. Right now I have a 116234 with jubilee bracelet, white gold bezel, and blue diamond dial. I saw the same watch but with a white mother of pearl diamond dial and it looks really nice. The dial has zero pink hue to it and has a nice retro look as mother of pearl used to be used a lot in men's jewelry and watches. However, I'm a bit worried that it will be perceived as too feminine (but that could also be said for a diamond dial too...this one has both). It's a 36mm Men's but in today's world pretty much all watch sizes are unisex. Thoughts? Just trying to see how it is generally viewed.

21 August 2016, 01:01 PM	#7
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Something about Rolex MOP that just gives me the chills, some consider this 36mm iteration of the DJ to be feminine, however, it's a watch I thoroughly enjoy and is one of my frequently worn watches to work... I say go for it. That YM above! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Not at all IMHO if you like it buy it and enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Do not fear the MOP Attached Images __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

21 August 2016, 09:43 PM	#13
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Here is a picture of a Daytona MOP which I enjoyed while I owned it. It is a very stunning dial. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

21 August 2016, 07:49 AM	#2
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Cellini 5115 Posts: 512	Hi, Personally, I'd say it's absolutely fine. I've got a mother-of-pearl dial on my yellow gold Cellini, and it's my favourite dial of all my watches, and indeed perhaps of any watch I've ever seen. As always with these things though, the main thing is how you feel about it. If it's the dial you want, and it ticks all your boxes and appeals to you in a way that no other dial does, then by all means go for it and don't look back. However having said that the combination of MOP and diamonds would for most people probably more land this in the category of jewellery. But again it's all about what you want and how you feel more than anything else.

21 August 2016, 08:52 AM	#3
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	I think the white mother of pearl dial with diamonds is a great look. Here is my Yachtmaster with the white mother of pearl with diamonds and blue sapphires. I don't think it is feminine at all, just a different look for this model. As many will say, if you like it then buy it and wear it without a second thought. I say go for it. :) This photo was from the seller when I got the watch. It really brings out the look better than any photo I could take. :) Cheers, Tim

21 August 2016, 11:38 AM	#4
ColinX "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 3	Thanks for the responses!

21 August 2016, 12:01 PM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	It's a badass statement piece, awesome amazing watch for sure!

21 August 2016, 12:36 PM	#6
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Interesting looking piece. Enjoy!

21 August 2016, 02:59 PM	#8
Ronin78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Sub 14060 Posts: 167	The 36mm DJ is a great size. People say it's too small. It's a classic and a great size. People are use to seeing 45mm and larger type pocket watches strapped to peoples wrist. Most everyone I see with a large watch has an average of even smaller wrist. I have a 8.5 inch wrist and 36mm is fine to me. Your watch should accentuate your attire not dominate it.

21 August 2016, 03:34 PM	#9
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,593	That's a home run piece all day long.

21 August 2016, 11:52 PM	#15
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Go for it!

22 August 2016, 02:50 AM	#16
Thom92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Posts: 5	For me it really depends on the individual watch, obviously they're all individual i think datejusts and dayotnas really suit the MOP however I'm not a massive fan of it on a day date. I wouldn't worry about the diamonds if i were you, i think they look great with a MOP dial. If i were you I'd go for it.

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