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Submariner Dial - Mother of Pearl Edition (No Date)

LIMITED EDITION · 100 pieces only. Once this run sells out, this dial is retired for good — never remade.

Submariner Mother of Pearl. Applied Indices. BGW9 A-Grade Lume. No Date.

Mother of pearl — nacre — is the iridescent lining of a shell, and no two pieces are ever the same. Tilt it and the surface shifts through a spectrum of colour, from rose to green to blue. This is the highest, most luxurious grade we have sourced, polished to a high gloss that makes the iridescence read deeper still.

The applied indices are mirror-polished silver, each filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 A-Grade — the brightest luminous pigment Super-LumiNova produces. A clean, symmetrical dive face with no date window. Sporty, exquisite, and unmistakably extravagant.

Every dial is one of one.
Because mother of pearl is a natural material, the iridescence on your dial is unique — no two are alike, and the one you receive is yours alone.

Natural nacre, high gloss.
Sourced from the most luxurious grade of mother of pearl we have handled, then polished to a high-gloss finish that deepens the natural iridescence. A gift from mother nature with an opulent lustre.

The brightest lume we fit.
The applied indices are filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 A-Grade — the highest grade Super-LumiNova makes, noticeably brighter than standard. Expect a brightness difference if you pair it with standard-grade hands.

No date — clean face.
A symmetrical dive face with no date window. Pairs with a no-date Seiko NH38; a standard NH35 or NH36 also fits if you don't mind a hidden date wheel.

Fits 3 and 4 o'clock crown builds.
Four dial legs as supplied — clip two to suit your case. One dial works for both modern 3 o'clock and classic SKX-style 4 o'clock crown positions.

Choose your Submariner Mother of Pearl dial

Variant Complication Movement Notes
Submariner MoP (No Date) — you're viewing No date NH38 (NH35 / NH36 also fit) Clean dive face
Submariner MoP (Date) Date @ 3H NH35 (NH36 also fits) Standard NH35 — date at 3 o'clock
Submariner MoP (Day Date) Day-date NH36 Day + date at 3 o'clock

Heads up — a dial is one part of the build

Hands. A dial needs a matching set of hands to tell time. To match the A-Grade lume, pair it with a set of Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 hands so dial and hands glow to the same standard.

Movement. A no-date build takes a Seiko NH38 (NH35 / NH36 also fit). Fitting an SKX013, SKX015, SKX017 or 7S26-0030 case? It must be paired with our SKX013 chapter ring .

Questions, Answered

Everything worth knowing before you build.

Will this dial fit my case?

Yes, almost certainly. This is a standard Seiko mod dial — 28.5mm in diameter and 0.4mm thick, the industry-standard size — so it fits most, if not all, Seiko cases. Where a dial is shown with a particular case, that's an aesthetic pairing, not a fitment requirement. If you're unsure, the surest check is to remove your current dial and measure it with a vernier caliper.

Does this dial work with a normal or an ultra thin chapter ring?

Both our normal and ultra thin chapter rings fit this dial. Where a dial has applied (raised) indices, they sit within the clearance of either ring — so the choice is purely about looks: the ultra thin chapter ring sits low and discreet, while the normal sits a little more pronounced. Pick whichever suits your style.

How do I fit this to a 3 or 4 o'clock crown movement?

Remove the two legs that don't match your movement's crown position by clipping or gently twisting them off, then seat the dial as normal — two legs stay, two go. Alternatively, set the movement's crown to the 3 o'clock or 4 o'clock position, superimpose the dial on top, and see how the feet line up — whichever way it aligns, note which two legs need cutting and proceed from there. See the How To Mod tab for the full fitting walkthrough.

Why does the dial have four legs?

The dial ships with four legs so it fits two different crown positions. Seiko movements come in 3 o'clock and 4 o'clock crown layouts, and the dial feet sit in different places for each. Clip off the two legs that don't match your crown position — two stay, two go.

What is BGW9 lume?

A specific Swiss Super-LumiNova phosphor — appears white-cream in daylight, glows ice-blue at night. The lume Lucius Atelier uses on most dials. Stock Seikos use Lumibrite (green glow); other modding shops often use C3 (green-yellow). BGW9's signature is the cool blue.

Will my dial look exactly like the photo?

No — and that's the point. This dial is unique to each piece, whether from a genuine natural material or an individually hand-finished process, so its pattern and colour vary from one example to the next and won't match the photo exactly. The photos are representative of the design, not the precise piece you'll receive.

Is this a limited edition / will it be restocked?

Yes, it's a limited edition, and it won't be restocked. Once the run sells out it's retired for good. The edition size is shown on the product page.

Are hands included with this dial?

No — dials and hands are sold separately. This listing is for the dial only; choose a matching handset to complete the build. If your dial is lumed, pairing it with lumed hands in the same lume type keeps the whole face glowing together.

Customers praised this Mother of Pearl dial as "absolutely stunning" with "incredible quality." Shoppers highlighted the bright lume, perfect index alignment, and iridescent finish that "looks better in person." The dial works well in custom watch builds and pairs with various straps. Fast shipping and excellent service noted. Some wish for a date display option.

  • Undoubtedly the best product on the market, worth every last penny of your money.
  • The lume on the dials are extremely bright and the iridescence of the dial is incredible.
  • Absolutely stunning dial. The quality of the parts has me coming back every time.
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Jonathan (Gothenburg, SE)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket slim sub
Beautiful dial

Always lighting fast shipping. Every dial I've bought (three, so far) have exceeded my expectations. This time it was no different.

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PHS (Bucksport, US)
Using this mod part for: custom build
GS-style MOP Eyecatcher

My wife and I are very pleased with her first custom watch -- and also our first watch assembled by LA staff. GS-style 36mm case & sapphire crystal, MOP diver dial, pilot hand set, NH38 movement. A range of straps takes it from sporty to elegant.

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Alex C. (San Jose, US)
Daily wear

Absolutely stunning dial. The quality of the parts has me coming back every time.

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Tom T. (Tamworth, AU)
Using this mod part for: Skx007
Incredible quality

Just wanted to leave a review here to say that i couldn't be happier about the dials. Sorry for the late review as it took awhile for me to complete the build and to attach the pictures here. The lume on the dials are extremely bright and the iridescence of the dial is incredible. The alignment of the indices are perfect. I also really liked the simplicity of it (no words like automatic written n the like on the dial unlike others on the market). Originally i always preferred an open work/ open heart dial designs but i could not resist these. The 4 dial feet also give me flexibility to work with 3o’clock n 3.8 cases as seen below. The regulated nh72 is also very accurate and of great quality. Thank you for your handwritten note and I really appreciate your business. For sure in terms of these purchases there are no equals elsewhere that I could have found.

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Robert S. (Los Angeles, US)
Using this mod part for: Building from scratch with a case to be determined.
Beautiful dial

DiIal is very well executed and the price was fair. Quick shipment as usual from this trusted seller.

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Perry M. (Hamilton, CA)
Using this mod part for: Skx007 datejust
Date just parts

I am very pleased with the parts and service, thanks very much

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Rüstem Ö.
Using this mod part for: Lucius Atelier Submariner 38mm
Undoubtedly the best product on the market..

First of all, I have to thank Adriel. very helpful and understanding. As for the dial, I have purchased many dials from various suppliers so far, but this dial is by far the most beautiful of them all. It may be a little expensive compared to other dials on the market, but rest assured, it is worth every last penny of your money. I wish they made the same dial with a date display at 6 o'clock so we could buy it. I definitely recommend it.

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John H. (Detroit, US)
Using this mod part for: I will be using the ultra-slim Explorer case when it releases
Beautiful dial!

It looks better in person than in the pictures and is more white and not muddy looking. This will be perfect for my wife's first watch!

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Colin W. (Pinner, GB)
Using this mod part for: Aftermarket Case
Beautiful

A lovely dial which will be made into a build for my wife - she loves it!

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Cecilia M.

Hi Lucius
I bought the Submariner dial no date dial some time ago. I want to use it with an NH38 movement, would it work?

Adriel from LuciusAtelier.com

Hello C.M.!

Yes, of course.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Cheers,
Adriel