Rolex during the last Geneva Salon 2024 unveiled two new variants of theOyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, further enriching the range with both distinctive functional and aesthetic elements. These models combine traditional Rolex precision with a precious touch, featuring a design that incorporates luxury materials and precious stones.
The new watches feature dials made of natural mother-of-pearl, known for their visual contrast, and are enhanced by eight diamonds. They also feature three Chromalight hour markers that improve legibility in low light conditions. The case and bezel of both models are made of 18-karat white gold, with the bezel housing 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. The first model features an Oysterflex bracelet and a white mother-of-pearl dial with black mother-of-pearl counters. The second model offers a reverse configuration, with an Oyster bracelet and a black mother-of-pearl dial accompanied by white mother-of-pearl counters.
The Cosmograph Daytona is equipped with the caliber 4131, a state-of-the-art movement developed entirely by Rolex. This caliber not only handles the chronograph functions, but also ensures excellent precision and a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The movement incorporates advanced technologies such as the Chronergy escapement, which is resistant to magnetic fields, and a blue Parachrom balance spring that offers stability against temperature variations and shocks.
The Cosmograph Daytona's 40 mm Oyster case is designed to provide water resistance to 100 meters. The strength of the case is ensured by its one-piece design, while the Triplock crown and chronograph pushers contribute to water resistance and protection of the internal movement.
The Cosmograph Daytona's 40 mm Oyster case is designed to ensure water resistance up to 100 meters. The strength of the case is ensured by its one-piece design, while the Triplock crown and chronograph pushers contribute to water resistance and protection of the internal movement.
The bracelets of the new Daytona variants offer unique features: the Oysterflex bracelet model features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, while the Oyster bracelet model includes the Easylink comfort extension link, allowing easy and precise adaptation to wrist size.
Finally, like all Rolex models, the new Cosmograph Daytona watches are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification, a guarantee of excellence that exceeds the standards of the Swiss Official Chronometer Control (COSC). This certification ensures that each watch performs with an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day, thus guaranteeing superlative reliability and precision. Rolex's green seal, a symbol of Superlative Chronometer status, can be seen on each watch accompanied by a five-year international warranty.
These updates to the Cosmograph Daytona model not only support the brand's historical connection to the world of motorsports, but also highlight Rolex's ability to maintain its heritage by continuously innovating in terms of design and technology.
The Cosmograph Daytona is powered by Caliber 4131, a chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Launched in 2023, it was introduced on the model the same year and exclusively equips this watch. A distillation of technology, this self-winding mechanical movement offers exceptional performance, especially in terms of precision, power reserve, practicality and reliability. It incorporates a chronograph function with a reduced number of components, thus also improving the reliability of the movement.
It is engaged by a robust column-wheel mechanism with a vertical clutch, allowing instant and extremely precise starting. Caliber 4131 demonstrates carefully finished aesthetics, particularly on the bridges, which feature Rolex Côtes de Genève, a decoration that differs from the traditional Côtes de Genève by the slight polished groove between each band.
Caliber 4131 incorporates the patented Chronergy escapement, which combines high energy efficiency with great reliability. Made of nickel-phosphor, this escapement is resistant to strong magnetic fields. The movement is equipped with a blue Parachrom hairspring , manufactured by Rolex from a paramagnetic alloy. The balance spring offers great stability to temperature variations and high shock resistance. It is equipped with a Rolex balance spring, which ensures the regularity of the caliber in any position. The oscillator is mounted on Rolex's patented and designed high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, which increase the shock resistance of the movement. The oscillating weight is cut and also equipped with an optimized ball bearing.
