Rolex began adding hardstones to dials in the 1970’s, as brands like Piaget popularized this trend. In recent years vintage collectors have gravitated towards Rolex models with malachite, tiger eye, and coral dials, sending price soaring. Check out this article by vintage watch Dealer Jasper from Amsterdam VintageWatches to learn everything you need to know about Rolex stone dials.
It was unusual for dealers to stock stone-dialed Day-Date’s or Datejust’s but upon request they could order them at additional costs, displayed by this old and rare “Dial code Chart” below
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