Oyster Perpetual 2220 replica

When we talk about the 2023 41MM Mother of Pearl dial model being discontinued, many friends have asked if we can discuss Rolex’s Mother of Pearl dials. So here it is! Mother of Pearl material is generally found in the outer layer of pearls and the inner layer of the shells of pearl oysters or freshwater pearl mollusks. The English term for Mother of Pearl is Mother of Pearl, and within Rolex, it is abbreviated as (M.O.P).

The advantage of a Mother of Pearl dial is its unique appearance; each piece of Mother of Pearl has its own patterns and is not prone to oxidation! However, Mother of Pearl dials are also very delicate and more fragile. The first one we’ll introduce is Tahitian Mother of Pearl, also known as Black-lipped Mother of Pearl. This type, native to the South Pacific, is known for its dark shades and ever-changing colors.

Tahitian Mother of Pearl is not just black; some dials made from the more colorful edges of the Mother of Pearl show a range of hues under the dark base! Due to overfishing, Tahitian Mother of Pearl had export restrictions from the 1990s to 2017. How can you tell if it’s Tahitian Mother of Pearl? It’s mostly about the base color—if it’s dark, it’s likely Tahitian! Even if it’s blue, purple, or other colors…

In stark contrast to Tahitian Mother of Pearl is White Mother of Pearl, also known as White-lipped Mother of Pearl, which is the most commonly seen type. Some white Mother of Pearl is so pure that its cloud-like patterns are hard to distinguish. White Mother of Pearl looks like clouds in the sky—clustered and pure white, with a special charm.