107fan 5th Gear October 30 Share October 30 On 10/30/2025 at 1:18 PM, Throttle2 said: Lapis Lazuli Daydate and Green Malachite daydates will cost easily $60k upwards today. Biggest issue i had owning stone dials is that they are quite prone to cracking. and even servicing at RSC does not guarantee anything. This is the key reason why Rolex choose to discontinue many stone dials since the late 80s. Woods dials are really amazing as they are unique and they dont crack. That's a fair point, might impact my decision. Because I always knock my watches against car doors and metal door handles...🙄 Do these lapis lazuli/malachite green dials come as "factory original"? I do not want the dial to be "aftermarket". To put it this way, I want the original 16 17 inch rims - I do not want any upgraded Enkei or Vossen...it must be original. I guess the original invoice must state the dial description too, if they come with box and papers. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
107fan 5th Gear October 30 Share October 30 On 10/30/2025 at 1:21 PM, Throttle2 said: yup, there are tons of custom stone dials out there. I think my estimation of USD50-60k may be an underestimation today This price, might as well get the latest modern Day date 40mm. 60-80k (if diamond baton markers) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 3:12 AM, 107fan said: That's a fair point, might impact my decision. Because I always knock my watches against car doors and metal door handles...🙄 Do these lapis lazuli/malachite green dials come as "factory original"? I do not want the dial to be "aftermarket". To put it this way, I want the original 16 17 inch rims - I do not want any upgraded Enkei or Vossen...it must be original. I guess the original invoice must state the dial description too, if they come with box and papers. Yes, Factory Originals as already mentioned and highlighted, Daydates did use various stone dials including Lapis Lazuli and malachite and tiger eye, and onyx, and ferrite etc etc, but as the stones need to be shaved thinly to be used as dials, they often crack over time. Rolex discontinued the use of most stone dials in the late 80s. most stone dials were used in Daydate between 1979 to 1990 on ref 18038. The last batch of stone and wood dials were used on ref 18238 probably from 1989-1991 To find a perfect one with box and papers, be ready to pay $80k up as these will be true collector pieces 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic October 31 Share October 31 (edited) On 10/31/2025 at 3:13 AM, 107fan said: This price, might as well get the latest modern Day date 40mm. 60-80k (if diamond baton markers) Becos you dont understand.... And I can understand why you dont understand. its normal. Heh Heh yeah for easy daily wearing just get a modern daydate40 or daydate36 can already.... Edited October 31 by Throttle2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
107fan 5th Gear October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 10:02 AM, Throttle2 said: Becos you dont understand.... And I can understand why you dont understand. its normal. Heh Heh yeah for easy daily wearing just get a modern daydate40 or daydate36 can already.... Although I prefer the vintage design slightly more...🤣 and that exotic stone dial look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged October 31 Share October 31 this looks nice 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 11:28 AM, Wildfaye29 said: this looks nice Classic Rolex ah pek watch Datejust 16013 with the unique linen dial. Circa 80s Easily had as the demand for two tone datejusts has always been lower than others i just sold a full stainless steel version of this in fullset for only $6500. Super bargain for the new owner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 11:49 AM, Throttle2 said: Classic Rolex ah pek watch Datejust 16013 with the unique linen dial. Circa 80s Easily had as the demand for two tone datejusts has always been lower than others i just sold a full stainless steel version of this in fullset for only $6500. Super bargain for the new owner haha classic suit uncle like me gold/steel more uncle uncle like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stary Turbocharged October 31 Share October 31 (edited) del Edited October 31 by Stary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 12:46 PM, Wildfaye29 said: haha classic suit uncle like me gold/steel more uncle uncle like Go get one, about $5k can already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
107fan 5th Gear October 31 Share October 31 On 10/31/2025 at 11:28 AM, Wildfaye29 said: this looks nice this dial is very warm looking. Biege linen, almost a bit like cork. Matches the gold Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 1 Share November 1 On 11/1/2025 at 1:01 AM, 107fan said: this dial is very warm looking. Biege linen, almost a bit like cork. Matches the gold actually this isnt beige linen its the standard champagne linen dial Yes meant to go with the gold 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged November 1 Share November 1 On 10/31/2025 at 11:49 AM, Throttle2 said: Classic Rolex ah pek watch Datejust 16013 with the unique linen dial. Circa 80s Easily had as the demand for two tone datejusts has always been lower than others i just sold a full stainless steel version of this in fullset for only $6500. Super bargain for the new owner har? gold-steel braclet is not pops? S$5k only? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 1 Share November 1 Wearing this absolutely stunning wood dial Daydate today 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 1 Share November 1 (edited) On 11/1/2025 at 10:24 AM, Wildfaye29 said: har? gold-steel braclet is not pops? S$5k only? Yup correct nobody cares for half gold or two tone datejust. same for two tone sports models they dont hold their prices well except for the melt value which is higher today due to Gold Prices so if you like it, then you are in for a treat. There are tons available and many cheaper than all steel Choose wisely and carefully dont be tricked. Two tone got poor resale so never buy high. Edited November 1 by Throttle2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpiong 3rd Gear November 1 Share November 1 My another watch collections 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic November 1 Share November 1 On 11/1/2025 at 10:24 AM, Wildfaye29 said: har? gold-steel braclet is not pops? S$5k only? Just to clarify, $5k is talking about Watch only. Not fullset Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfaye29 Turbocharged November 1 Share November 1 On 11/1/2025 at 11:43 AM, Throttle2 said: Just to clarify, $5k is talking about Watch only. Not fullset how about with full box and cert? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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