The Seiko Wimbledon is a nickname, not a model: a slate grey sunburst dial with green Roman numerals, most often worn on a Datejust-style watch. Ours is a Seiko mod, built around a genuine Seiko NH35 automatic movement, and both versions we make are A$289.
The name never appeared in any official catalogue, which is exactly why people searching for it get confused. This page answers the whole question in one place: what the dial is, where the name came from, what it costs, and how to pick between the two builds. Prices were checked against the live store on 9 August 2026.
- What the Wimbledon dial is
- How much does a Seiko Wimbledon cost
- The two builds we make
- Why this dial took over
- Which case diameter to pick
- Dress watch, or everyday watch
- If the Wimbledon is not you
- Frequently asked questions
What the Wimbledon dial is
Grey dial, green Roman numerals. The colourway traces to Rolex, which released it on the Datejust II in 2009; collectors named it after the tennis, helped along by Rolex's role as Wimbledon's official timekeeper since the late 1970s, and Rolex itself has never used the name (Bob's Watches traces the full history). The nickname survived because it is useful: "slate sunburst dial with green Roman numerals" is accurate, and nobody says it.
Because the Wimbledon is a dial rather than a model, any builder can put that colourway on a Datejust-style case. Ours is a Seiko mod: the case, dial, hands and crystal are specified rather than inherited, and the movement inside is a genuine Seiko NH35 automatic. Self winding, hand windable, and it hacks so you can set it to the second, with a factory rating of -20 to +40 seconds per day and a 41-hour power reserve (Time Module spec, via Caliber Corner). If the category is new to you, start with the pillar guide: Seiko Mod Watches, Explained by People Who Sell Them.
How much does a Seiko Wimbledon cost
Both of our Wimbledon builds are A$289, made to order in about 2 to 3 weeks, shipped free. That price includes the genuine NH35 automatic, a sapphire crystal and a 1 year Australian warranty, and it was checked against the live store on 9 August 2026.
For context, grey-and-green Datejust-style watches from luxury houses start deep into four figures, and even other mod shops usually price NH35 dress builds between A$300 and A$500. The A$289 is not a stripped-down version; it is the same case, movement and crystal as every other watch in our Datejust family.
The two builds we make
| Build | Character | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Grey | Steel case, slate sunburst dial, green Roman numerals. The clean interpretation | A$289 |
| Wimbledon Two-Tone | The same dial warmed up with gold against two-tone steel. The more confident of the pair | A$289 |
If you want one dress watch that goes with everything you own, take the Grey. If most of your watches are steel and you want this one to be noticed, take the Two-Tone. Both offer a choice of case diameter, so you size it to your wrist rather than accepting whatever a seller happened to stock.
Why this dial took over
Most dress dials pick one idea. The Wimbledon runs two at once and gets away with it.
The grey is a sunburst, so it is not flat. It shifts as your wrist moves, going near silver where the light catches and closing to charcoal in shadow. That gives a formal watch some movement, which most of them lack.
Then the green Roman numerals do something quietly clever. Roman numerals read as traditional. Green does not. Putting them together gives you a watch that looks correct in a meeting but is not boring, and that combination is genuinely hard to find at any price.
Which case diameter to pick
This is the decision people agonise over, and it is simpler than it looks. Measure your wrist. Under about 16 cm, take the smaller case. Over about 17 cm, take the larger. In between it is genuinely preference, and the smaller one is the safer buy: a dress watch that sits slightly small reads deliberate, while one that overhangs the wrist reads borrowed.
A Seiko mod on a fluted bezel wears a little larger than the number suggests, because the bezel pushes the eye outward. Worth a centimetre of allowance in your head when you choose.
Dress watch, or everyday watch
The reason this family sells is that it refuses to pick. The case is dressy enough for a wedding and the bracelet is robust enough for a Tuesday, which is the combination most people actually need and very few watches at any price manage.
At 50 m (5 ATM) it handles rain and hand washing. It is not a swimming watch and we are not going to imply it is; here is what that rating actually means. Under the dial: genuine Seiko NH35 automatic, sapphire crystal (why that matters), and a 1 year warranty handled in Australia.
If the Wimbledon is not you
The Wimbledon is one answer among many in our Datejust family, which runs the same case, movement and price across every dial:
- Roman numerals in black, blue, white, green, grey or royal blue for the traditional route
- Arabic numerals in black, blue, olive, white or royal blue, which read more modern and are easier at a glance
- Purple, a deep sunburst that flares almost magenta in direct light, for something nobody else is wearing
We compared every dial in the family in the Seiko Datejust mods hub, or you can browse the whole Datejust collection directly.
Made to be looked at twice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Seiko Wimbledon? A nickname for a slate grey sunburst dial with green Roman numerals, usually on a Datejust-style case. It is a dial colourway, not an official model. Ours is a Seiko mod built on the genuine NH35 automatic.
How much does a Seiko Wimbledon cost? Both of our builds, the Grey and the Two-Tone, are A$289, checked against the live store on 9 August 2026. Made to order in about 2 to 3 weeks with free shipping.
Is the Wimbledon an official Seiko model? No. The grey-and-green colourway first appeared on the Rolex Datejust II in 2009, and the "Wimbledon" name came from collectors, not any brand's catalogue. Our version carries a genuine Seiko movement and no false branding, which is what keeps it an honest homage.
Can I swim with it? No. It is rated 5 ATM (50m): fine for rain and hand washing, not for swimming or showering.
How long until it arrives? Each watch is made to order, so allow about 2 to 3 weeks before free dispatch. Order early if you have a deadline.
Written by Jordan, founder of Rosevari Watches. I started this because homage buyers deserve straight answers, not confusion. Shop the Datejust collection.