Rolex Tiffany Blue

Rolex Tiffany Blue was one of the most talked about Rolex watches of 2020. The collection, which hasn’t changed very drastically since coming to market in the 1950s, received a new case size, a new movement, and a new selection of vibrant lacquer dial colors seemingly inspired by the vintage Rolex Stella dials from the 1970s. Among the most popular of the new dial colors is the turquoise dial, which has already earned the nickname “Tiffany Blue” after its resemblance to the iconic jewelry retailer.

It’s a bright and refreshing iteration of the usually more subdued Oyster Perpetual, and it’s nearly impossible to find on the retail level. With other brands incorporating the timeless blue hue into their catalogs, such as Patek Philippe and Breitling, it’s no wonder that the Rolex Tiffany Blue is such a success. What’s the story behind the new Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual?

The 2020 Rolex Tiffany Blue dials are a revival of the vintage Rolex Stella dials initially produced for the 4 and 5-digit Day-Date. The original dials featured bold and unusual high gloss colors such as oxblood, purple, red, orange, green, and blue. They earned their name after the Swiss dial manufacturer that produced them and were advertised by Rolex as “Lacquered Stella.” Vintage Stella dials were produced in very limited quantities between and 1970s and early 1990s and have since become a highly prized collector’s item on the secondary market.

Today, the modern Rolex Stella dials are made exclusively for the Rolex Tiffany Blue series and include a balance of traditional and bright Stella-inspired colorways scattered throughout the different case size options. When the 2020 lineup first made its debut, colors included classic silver, blue, and black, and Stella-inspired coral red, green, candy pink, yellow, and turquoise blue – aka Tiffany blue. In a surprising move, Rolex completely discontinued the coral red and yellow dials and removed the Rolex Tiffany Blue dial from the 41mm ref. 124300, after just a few short years on the market. The only Rolex watches still produced with the popular turquoise blue dial are the Oyster Perpetual 36 ref. 126000 and Oyster Perpetual 31 ref. 277200.