The Rolex Datejust 26 is one of the maison’s most enduring ladies’ watches, but the dial is what transforms this example into something considerably more collectible. Featuring an original Rolex Tahitian black Mother-of-Pearl dial—not a custom or aftermarket dial—this piece displays the extraordinary natural colour variation for which darker MOP dials are prized.
Depending on the angle and lighting, the dial reveals shifting undertones and iridescence that cannot be replicated by a conventional painted dial. As a natural material, every Mother-of-Pearl dial is inherently unique.
With vintage and discontinued Datejust references, dial originality matters enormously. This example retROLEX DATEJUST 26 79174 BLACK TAHITIAN MOP AUTOMATICains its original Tahitian black Mother-of-Pearl dial, and it should not be confused with the custom MOP dials frequently encountered on the secondary market.
The dial itself displays beautiful natural colour play and lustre, changing character as the watch moves under different lighting conditions.
Its classic Rolex construction combines a stainless steel case and Jubilee bracelet with an 18K solid white gold fluted bezel, while an automatic mechanical movement provides the everyday practicality expected from a Datejust.
Condition is another highlight: the watch presents beautifully mint, with the bracelet currently accommodating wrists up to approximately 17cm. Resizing can also be arranged prior to delivery.
For this watch, buy the dial.
There are plenty of Datejust 26s on the secondary market, but finding one with a genuinely original Rolex Tahitian black Mother-of-Pearl dial is a very different proposition. We specifically emphasise original because custom and aftermarket MOP conversions do circulate—the dial on this piece is not one of them.
And the beauty of Tahitian MOP is that it never looks completely static. Under different lighting, the dial reveals its own natural flashes of colour, depth and lustre, making this particular watch visually unique.
Combined with its 18K white gold fluted bezel, Jubilee bracelet, automatic movement and beautifully mint condition, this is exactly the kind of discontinued ladies’ Rolex we curate for collectors who care about the details rather than simply the reference.
PRODUCT INFO:
Brand: RolexModel: Datejust 26
Case Size: 26mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Original Rolex Tahitian black Mother-of-Pearl dial
Dial Status: Original Rolex — not custom / aftermarket
Dial Character: Natural colour play, lustre & iridescence
Bezel: 18K solid white gold fluted bezel
Movement: Automatic mechanical movement
Bracelet: Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet
Wrist Fit: Currently fits up to approximately 17cm wrists
Sizing: Resizing available prior to delivery
Condition: Beautifully mint condition
Set: Comes with box & tag
Collector Notes: Desirable original Tahitian black MOP dial; natural Mother-of-Pearl means each dial possesses individually occurring colour and pattern variation
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