Where does Rolex source its ivory?

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by garyk

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Well played!

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by Alan111

Wait, you now you got me thinking. Do you think the chocolate dials that come on the Day Date and Daytona are made from real chocolate?

yes, but not to worry. They only source "fair trade" cocoa beans

[grimps]

Although I wouldn't agree with making watches from endangered animals I've often wondered if the old Croc and Alligator skin straps were discontinued to save any controversy with the animal rights protestors ?
I know they went to Oysterflex a few years ago and I'm not sure if they even make leather straps now for Rolex

[SearChart]

They never used ivory.

There is a watch brand, I believe a German brand who used mammoth ivory for one of their watches. Obviously these animals are long gone so no issue there, did look pretty cool.

[zengineer]

The silver and turquoise dial OP's are not real silver or turquoise. The deception knows no bounds.

And the rainbow...you guessed it.

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[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by SearChart

They never used ivory.

..so I guess their ivory is obtained from sustainable sources ..

No teeth were hurt in this post .

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Cambo

For its dials. I tried Googling it but no luck.

Simply answer Rolex do not use ivory in any of there dials.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Well played!

Haha….thx…

[gerry100]

I'm more worried about where they get their Oysters

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Brew

I think it’s just paint, and provided a potential source. If that’s too “snide” for you, you might want to check your sensitivity meter, cupcake.


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by joejet

Oh my God what about the PANDA!

Originally Posted by garyk

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Outstanding gents

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by Alan111

Wait, you now you got me thinking. Do you think the chocolate dials that come on the Day Date and Daytona are made from real chocolate?

:chuc kle:

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by gerry100

I'm more worried about where they get their Oysters

I assume by perpetual they mean renewable resources

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[JSolution]

Originally Posted by 77T

I don’t think it was dumb.

There are several models where the word ivory is used to describe a patinated color shift. For example in Tritium dialed Expl. II’s from the early runs. The polar white paint had pigments that yellowed slightly. They are often called ivory dials.

Same for a few other models.

So your question actually allows this discussion to provide a value that educates new members.


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Yep the original white gold sky dweller was an ivory
Dial, (would love to add one)

[Brew]

Nicer name for what otherwise would be called “off white.”


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Holy sh*t that made me laugh

[Choo Yao Chuen]

I think Rolex currently produces ivory (coloured) dials in the daytona. I wish they would bring out more models because I honestly love ivory (coloured) dials.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by zengineer

I assume by perpetual they mean renewable resources

That raised a laugh today!

[GMT Aviator]

My Ivory dial TT DJ2.

Ivory dial no doubt sourced from a paint pot and blends really well with the yellow Gold.

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

..so I guess their ivory is obtained from sustainable sources ..

No teeth were hurt in this post .

Hand carved from a Ivory soap bar by skilled craftsman.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Holy sh*t that made me laugh

[Tikandtokalot]

fakeivorysupplies.com

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by SearChart

They never used ivory.

There is a watch brand, I believe a German brand who used mammoth ivory for one of their watches. Obviously these animals are long gone so no issue there, did look pretty cool.

Here’s some 10k yr old mastodon tusk ivory.




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[Robf52]

My slate dial is too heavy.

[VegasBaby]

The Ivory Coast, of course!!!

[Bladeshot]

I found some walrus tusk carved into the shape of a walrus tooth on a leather lace last weekend at mom and dads house, from the Inuit tribe in Alaska. Souvenir circa 1975. No trading or selling anything like that. It’ll be a memory from travels with mom and dad….


I wonder where they source the Buckley material for those Dials? Any guesses?

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

My Ivory dial TT DJ2.

Ivory dial no doubt sourced from a paint pot and blends really well with the yellow Gold.

Boy howdy! That is nice!

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by Brew

I think it’s just paint, and provided a potential source. If that’s too “snide” for you, you might want to check your sensitivity meter, cupcake.


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Cupcake

I think everyone needs to have their meter recalibrated sometimes too puddin


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[Glidelock]

Now this thread has got me thinking… I wonder if the Patrizzi dials are made from genuine Patrizzi? I mean it very well might be, as I understand it, there is really no shortage of Patrizzi’s running rampant throughout Italy? Now don’t get me started on the Hulk, as I don’t care what you say…I’m not buying that dial is made of actual “real” Hulk!