Rolex expands its Cosmograph Daytona family by adding three new 18K gold versions featuring metallic meteorite dials. Dressed in a Everose, yellow or white gold case, the new Rolex Daytona Meteorite dial versions feature black chronograph counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock.

The version in 18 ct white gold has a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic with a tachymetric scale, and an Oysterflex bracelet. Fitted with an Oyster bracelet, the 18 ct yellow gold and Everose gold versions have a metal bezel with a tachymetric scale.

The Cosmograph Daytona’s 40 mm Oyster case is waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct white, yellow or Everose gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically 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 virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.

Rolex Calibre 4130

The new versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with calibre 4130. Released in 2000, this workhorse self-winding mechanical chronograph movement was entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It incorporates a chronograph function with a reduced number of components, thereby enhancing the movement’s reliability. It is engaged by a robust mechanism with a column wheel and vertical clutch, allowing an instantaneous and extremely precise start.

The movement is fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. This movement has a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

Bracelets

The new 18 ct white gold Cosmograph Daytona comes with an Oysterflex bracelet that offers robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet clubbed with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap.

The new 18 ct yellow gold and 18 ct Everose gold versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with an Oyster bracelet. The Oysterflex and Oyster bracelets on the Cosmograph Daytona feature the Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening.

They are also equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm for additional comfort in any circumstance.

On the 18 ct Everose gold version of the watch, the Oyster bracelet includes ceramic inserts inside the links to enhance its flexibility and longevity. In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.

Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015.

Technical details

Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Movement
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

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

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

Certification
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
International five-year guarantee

Versions

Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial Version in White Gold, Reference 116519 LN-0038

Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown and pushers)
Safety: Integral crown guard
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 18 ct white gold
Middle case: 18 ct white gold, polished finish
Bezel: Monobloc Cerachrom in black ceramic with tachymetric scale; moulded, recessed graduations, numerals and inscriptions, platinum coating via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition)
Case back: 18 ct white gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Triplock in 18 ct white gold, screw-down, triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)

Dial
Meteorite; black counters
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct white gold, black coating on the hour and minute hands via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) except the central seconds and counter hands

Bracelet
Oysterflex
Flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer
Oysterlock folding safety clasp in 18 ct white gold
Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)

Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial Version in Yellow Gold, Reference 116508-0015

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 with tachymetric scale; engraved graduations, numerals and inscriptions, black coating via electrolytic technique
Case back: 18 ct yellow gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Triplock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)

Dial
Meteorite; black counters
Hour markers in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct yellow gold, black coating on the hour and minute hands via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) except the central seconds and counter hands

Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
18 ct yellow gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges
Oysterlock folding safety clasp
Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)

Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial Version in Everose Gold, Reference 116505-0014

Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown and pushers)
Safety: Integral crown guard
Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 18 ct Everose gold
Middle case: 18 ct Everose gold, polished finish
Bezel: 18 ct Everose gold with tachymetric scale; engraved graduations, numerals and inscriptions, black coating via electrolytic technique
Case back: 18 ct Everose gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Triplock in 18 ct Everose gold, screw-down, triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 100 metres (330 feet)

Dial
Meteorite; black counters
Hour markers in 18 ct pink gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct pink gold, black coating on the hour and minute hands via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). Highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) except the central seconds and counter hands

Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
18 ct Everose gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
Oysterlock folding safety clasp
Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm)