The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, has always been synonymous with speed, underlined by the presence of the tachymeter scale on the bezel. Yesterday, the Geneva-based company unveiled three new versions of this famous chronograph, characterised by the use of metallic meteorite for the dial, on which the three additional black counters are placed. In this regard, it should be noted that Rolex chooses metallic meteorite according to extremely strict aesthetic criteria. Each fragment has an inimitable internal structure that makes each Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial an absolutely unique specimen. In addition, metallic meteorite is rare and difficult to work with: first thin sheets are obtained, then, through chemical treatment, all the beauty of its internal structure reminiscent of intertwined flashes of light is revealed. These motifs, as unpredictable as they are fascinating, are called 'Widmanstätten figures'. There are three new Daytona models with meteorite dials, one with an 18-carat white gold case, black Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex strap, and two with an Oyster case and bracelet made of 18-carat Everose gold and 18-carat yellow gold respectively. All three are, of course, equipped with the Rolex-manufactured calibre 4130 (28,800 vibrations per hour, 44 jewels, approximately 72-hour power reserve, vertical column wheel, paramagnetic blue Parachrom balance spring, variable inertia balance, -2/+2 seconds per day precision), a self-winding mechanical movement. The watches also boast Superlative Chronometer certification (COSC + Rolex certification with encased movement).
Prices: 32,650 euros (white gold case); 39,300 euros (yellow gold); 41,900 euros (Everose gold).
