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TimelessQuality · 31 July 2017, 07:28 AM

I came across a very interesting post on Rolex's Instagram page describing their sunburst dial:

"The blue dial of this Rolex Datejust 41 reveals a palette of nuances ranging from blueish grey to deep navy blue, depending on the viewing angle and the amount of light. This so-called "interference colour" is created by superposing several layers of metal oxides of variable thickness using an advanced physical vapour deposition process (PVD), allowing Rolex to produce dials with unique hues."

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXLCVWpB...by=rolex&hl=en

This makes me appreciate my Dark Rhodium Oyster Perpetual 39 even more.

watchwatcher · 31 July 2017, 07:31 AM

Easy for them to say.

Runnin' Rebel · 31 July 2017, 08:12 AM

More on the 116610LVc dial with info on bezel

WhiskeyKoffee · 31 July 2017, 08:23 AM

I have the blue dial DJ41. In low light it looks black. Medium light makes it look dark blue. Lots of light makes it light blue.

WatchinMD · 31 July 2017, 08:30 AM

The sunburst looks great

MrInternational · 31 July 2017, 09:13 AM

Sunburst dials FTW! DJ41 126300

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JSolano305 · 31 July 2017, 09:28 AM

Everyday I read about this specific watch. Still waiting on my watch guy to source me one. Can't wait to get this DJ41.

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vistec · 31 July 2017, 09:58 AM

Blue or Green, Rolex knows how to do it!

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WhiskeyKoffee · 31 July 2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vistec

Blue or Green, Rolex knows how to do it!

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That is exactly the collection I intend to have, only my DJ41 has a smooth bezel. I'm going to add the Hulk at some point in the future, and then I'm done. Hat's off to your collection.

vistec · 31 July 2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiskeyKoffee

That is exactly the collection I intend to have, only my DJ41 has a smooth bezel. I'm going to add the Hulk at some point in the future, and then I'm done. Hat's off to your collection.

Thank you for kind words. You won’t be disappointed with these two staring back at you from your wrist!

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Syed117 · 31 July 2017, 10:19 AM

Looks great, but that's some magical marketing nonsense that only can come up.

Old Expat Beast · 31 July 2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Syed117

Looks great, but that's some magical marketing nonsense that only can come up.

My 50 year old Datejust agrees with you...so does my Tudor Prince.

southcarolina1801 · 31 July 2017, 12:24 PM

I saw that this morning too. Answers a lot of questions about the blue dial on my OP 39... it's a different color from every angle

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tamiya · 31 July 2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

My 50 year old Datejust agrees with you...so does my Tudor Prince.

Back then... was there any common recognition that the cobalt blue watch face had a Cartier association?

Have heard this reference even up to late 90s... "Cartier-blue face" when it's not otherwise a Cartier.

(Maybe after then Cartier started making a lot more other colours

)

Blingtone · 31 July 2017, 11:36 PM

Interesting post, It hadn't occured to me before, but owning assorted GMT, Subs and Explorers (black dials) and an Exp II (polar), this sunburst effect probably explains why I'm getting pleasure from and wearing more often my OP 116000 Arabic Blue dial....

mjclark32 · 1 August 2017, 12:28 AM

Lots of fancy words

but sure is pretty

31 July 2017, 07:28 AM	#1
TimelessQuality "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	Sunburst Dial \| As Described By Rolex I came across a very interesting post on Rolex's Instagram page describing their sunburst dial: "The blue dial of this Rolex Datejust 41 reveals a palette of nuances ranging from blueish grey to deep navy blue, depending on the viewing angle and the amount of light. This so-called "interference colour" is created by superposing several layers of metal oxides of variable thickness using an advanced physical vapour deposition process (PVD), allowing Rolex to produce dials with unique hues." Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXLCVWpB...by=rolex&hl=en This makes me appreciate my Dark Rhodium Oyster Perpetual 39 even more.

31 July 2017, 08:12 AM	#3
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	More on the 116610LVc dial with info on bezel Attached Images __________________ ♛

31 July 2017, 08:23 AM	#4
WhiskeyKoffee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: Georgia Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 385	I have the blue dial DJ41. In low light it looks black. Medium light makes it look dark blue. Lots of light makes it light blue. Attached Images

31 July 2017, 10:19 AM	#11
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Looks great, but that's some magical marketing nonsense that only can come up. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

31 July 2017, 11:36 PM	#15
Blingtone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Loughton UK Watch: 16610LV no Rehault Posts: 369	OP 116000 3-6-9 Arabic dial Interesting post, It hadn't occured to me before, but owning assorted GMT, Subs and Explorers (black dials) and an Exp II (polar), this sunburst effect probably explains why I'm getting pleasure from and wearing more often my OP 116000 Arabic Blue dial.... Attached Images

31 July 2017, 07:31 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Easy for them to say.

31 July 2017, 08:30 AM	#5
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	The sunburst looks great

31 July 2017, 09:13 AM	#6
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	Sunburst dials FTW! DJ41 126300 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2017, 09:28 AM	#7
JSolano305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami 305 Watch: 114060/116710BLNR Posts: 903	Everyday I read about this specific watch. Still waiting on my watch guy to source me one. Can't wait to get this DJ41. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2017, 09:58 AM	#8
vistec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: toronto Posts: 259	Blue or Green, Rolex knows how to do it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 July 2017, 12:24 PM	#13
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	I saw that this morning too. Answers a lot of questions about the blue dial on my OP 39... it's a different color from every angle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 August 2017, 12:28 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Lots of fancy words but sure is pretty __________________

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