The legendary chronograph
Rolex is unveiling a precious, mysterious and sparkling 18 ct yellow gold version of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the iconic watch for those with a passion for driving and speed. Like the 18 ct Everose gold version released in 2018, whose bezel is adorned with sapphires in rainbow colours, this new version offers a unique take on the celebrated racing chronograph.
The emblematic tachymetric scale is replaced with 36 trapeze-cut diamonds. On the paved black lacquer dial, champagne-colour chronograph counters are intertwined with black lacquer and dia- monds. Completing the dial with elegance are hour markers in the form of eight diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings, and Arabic numerals 15, 30 and 45, also in 18 ct yellow gold, set at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock respectively.
Like all Rolex watches, the new Cosmograph Daytona carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the Cosmograph Daytona is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). The middle case is crafted from a solid piece of 18 ct yellow gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is her- metically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement.
The winding crown, fitted with the Triplock triple waterproofness system and protected by an integral crown guard, screws down securely against the case, along with the chronograph pushers. The crystal is made of virtu- ally scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the Cosmograph Daytona’s high-precision movement.
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona was born to race, and is the benchmark for those with a passion for driving and speed.
Perpetual calibre 4130
The new version of the Cosmograph Daytona is equipped with calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement developed and manufactured by Rolex. The chronograph function has a reduced number of components, thereby enhancing the move- ment’s reliability. It is engaged by a robust mechanism with a columnwheel and vertical clutch, allowing an instantaneous and extremely precise start.
Within this consummate demonstration of technology lies a blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hair- spring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring its regularity in any position.
Calibre 4130 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor and offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
Oysterflex bracelet and Oysterlock safety clasp
This version of the Cosmograph Daytona is fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, which singularly combines the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap. Developed and patented by Rolex, this innovative bracelet is made up of flexible metal blades manufactured from a titanium and nickel alloy. The blades are overmoulded with black high-performance elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental effects and very durable. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with longitudinal cushions that stabilize the watch on the wrist.
The Oysterflex bracelet on this new version is equipped with a Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp in 18 ct yellow gold, which prevents accidental opening. It also features the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the bracelet length to be increased by approximately 5 mm.
Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown and pushers)
SAFETY
Integral crown guard
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold
MIDDLE CASE
18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
BEZEL
18 ct yellow gold, set with 36 trapeze-cut diamonds (approx. 4.58 ct)
CASE BACK
Solid, screw-down with fine fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
Movement Dial
• Calibre 4130, Manufacture Rolex • Mechanical chronograph movement with
column wheel and vertical clutch • Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
• −2/+2 sec/day, after casing
FUNCTIONS
• Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock
• Chronograph (centre hand) accurate to within 1/8 of a second
• 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock
• Stop-seconds for exact time setting
OSCILLATOR
• Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) • Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring • Rolex overcoil • Large balance wheel with variable inertia • High-precision regulating via four gold
Microstella nuts • Traversing balance bridge
JEWELLING
• 44 rubies
POWER RESERVE
• Approximately 72 hours
• Paved black lacquer dial • 18 ct yellow gold, set with 243 diamonds;
black lacquer, champagne-colour counters • 8 diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings • Arabic numerals 15, 30 and 45 in 18 ct yellow
gold, at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock respectively • Hands in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence,
blue glow), except on the centre seconds hand and counter hands
Bracelet
• Oysterflex • Flexible metal blades overmoulded with
high-performance elastomer • Oysterlock folding safety clasp in
18 ct yellow gold • Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)
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