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I went ice-skating yesterday...

...and brought the perfect Datejust to match with its icy-blue "Mosaic" dial.

Under the right light this dial just GLOWS.

In my opinion there is absolutely nothing in todays Rolex catalogue that can visually touch these old ”Mosaic" dials, there is SO much going on ...

I just had to buy this Datejust - yeah I know the case has been polished and is mediocre by itself but the condition of the dial is just so unbelievably nice.

Most blue dials of this era have some kind of oxidation or lacquer peeling around the indices but this is flawless...

Even along the edge of the ”Pie Pan" step on the dial the paint is still intact.

The creamy, yellow Tritium is the icing on the cake.

As far as I know these "Mosaic" dials were only made in quite small numbers between 1967-73, if some of you knows more about this dial variant please let me know. They seem to be more common on Ref. 1500/1501 than on 1601/1603 Datejusts, but I have no evidence to proof that.

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Stellar dial🤩 I agree, I haven’t seen any modern pieces that can match this piece.👌🏽

By: ArmisT : January 3rd, 2025-09:30

Thank you very much, these old gems are indeed something else.

By: clemens m : January 5th, 2025-17:37

Very, very nice.

By: GuyT : January 3rd, 2025-10:52

I’m not usually a fan of date watches but this is lovely. I can look past the date because of that blue dial and could see one of these being added. Thank you for showing.

Well, it does not come without some drawbacks,

By: clemens m : January 5th, 2025-17:40

as the older 15XX calibres have no quickset date, not even a semi-quickset where you can advance it berween 09:00 and 13:00, so you have to do some long cranking to set the date between wears. But on the upside, the date wheel has a very cool open 6 and 9...

Yes, that dial is unique and captivating! Thanks for the great photos of it.

By: orahu : January 3rd, 2025-11:50

Thank you so much, my pictures so it no justice unfortunately - in real life it is simply breathtaking.

By: clemens m : January 5th, 2025-17:40

Really an exceptional dial in a marvellous Condititon.

By: Figij005 : January 3rd, 2025-16:32

Very rarely seen and I think yours is second to none. Wonderful reflections! I recently bought a 16014 neo-vintage with a blue dial, but it lacks the bright reflections on the dial of yours. I also think that nothing resembles the box-Plexi. It gives a sp...

Very nice one, I love this blue dial as well.

By: clemens m : January 5th, 2025-17:42

Seems to be in great condition, wear it in good health. And you are 100% right: Plexi is sexy!

Sweet dial. Nice vintage DJ with something a little extra!

By: RabidManatee : January 4th, 2025-00:46

Thank you so much, yes these dials are indeed quite special and a rare sight.

By: clemens m : January 5th, 2025-17:46