Frequently Asked Question
The most common questions about rolex day-date arabic dial
Does Rolex make Arabic dial?
There's not a very accurate record of when and how many of these watches Rolex put into production during the 1950s, but Arabic dial Rolex watches became sought-after. They have been in production until the late 1970s. But in 2016 Rolex revived the Arabic dial Day-Date debuting its Ice Blue dial version at Baselworld.Sep 20, 2020Does Rolex Day-Date hold value?
Day-Date watches are not cheap in any capacity – made in 18k gold or platinum, with price tags to match, giving them excellent resale value. Many Rolex Presidents are highly desirable and are consistent with holding the value such as the white gold Day-Date ref. 228239.When did the platinum Day-Date come out?
Learn more about this model and how to set the time, date and day by watching the video. The Rolex Day-Date made its debut in 1956. Available only in 18 ct gold or platinum, it was the first wristwatch chronometer to display the date and the day of the week spelt out in full in windows on the dial.
What is Arabic numeral watch?
Arabic numerals, which were widely used on watch dials towards the eighteenth century, allow greater scope for fantasy than their Roman counterparts. The majority of fine-quality watch companies use both Arabic and Roman numerals without distinction.Why do watches have Arabic numbers?
Today Eastern Arabic numerals are widely used with the Arabic alphabet in the east of the Arab world, namely the wealthy, oil producers of the Arabian Gulf. For that reason, such numerals are sometimes described as “Arabic script” numerals in watch auction catalogues, and hereafter known simply as “Arabic”.Sep 26, 2016Does Rolex sell dials?
Characterized by hour markers fashioned from 18 ct gold to prevent tarnishing, Rolex dials feature thousands of unique variations in colour, texture and motifs exclusive to Rolex. Rolex dials are designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand, to ensure perfection.Do Rolex watches have Roman numerals?
The Rolex Lady-Datejust ref. 178273 has a Roman numeral IIII rather than the Modern IV styling. You see, the modern usage of IV and IX, instead of IIII and VIIII, is just that – modern. ... While it is common in everyday life to use the Roman numerals, others enjoy different types of dials whether it is vintage or modern.May 21, 2018