Cosmograph Daytona

116508

Brand  : Rolex
Collection  : Oyster Perpetual
Model  : Cosmograph Daytona
Reference  : 116508
Complement : Yellow Gold - Meteorite Dial - Oyster Bracelet
On sale : 2021

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  • Brand  : Rolex
    Collection  : Oyster Perpetual
    Model  : Cosmograph Daytona
    Reference  : 116508
    Complement : Yellow Gold - Meteorite Dial - Oyster Bracelet
    On sale : 2021
    List Price : 38 650 €
    Diameter : 40 mm
    Styles : Sporty
    Atypical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : 4130
    Calibre distinction : Chronometer
    COSC certified
    Superlative Chronometer
    Complication : 12-Hour Counter
    Small Seconds
    Tachymeter's scale
    30-Minute Counter
    Chronograph
    Case material : Yellow gold
    Case peculiarity : Screwed-down crown
    Screwed-down pushers
    Screwed-down caseback
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 100 meters
    Dial : Meteorite
    Display : Luminescent hands
    Yellow gold hands
    Indexes : Luminescent
    Baton-type
    Yellow gold indexes
    Glass : Antireflective coating
    Sapphire
    Scratch-resistant
    Strap material : Yellow gold
    Oyster
    Strap clasp : Folding buckle
    + More characteristics :
    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
    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
    Centre hour and minute hands, 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

    Case
    18 ct yellow gold
    Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown and pushers)
    Integral crown guard
    Middle case in 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish, Bezel in 18 ct yellow gold with tachymetric scale; engraved graduations, numerals and inscriptions, black coating via electrolytic technique
    Case back in 18 ct yellow gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
    Winding crown : Triplock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, triple waterproofness system

    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 / Boucles
    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)

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

DESCRIPTION

  • New watches 2021

    Exclusive dials with unique designs

    Oyster perpetual cosmograph daytona

    Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. Among these, new versions of the Datejust 36 and the Cosmograph Daytona showcase refined and original dials.

    The dial is often known as the face of the watch. At Rolex, dials shine with spirit and vitality, springing to life as light falls across their surface.

    But it is not only light that brings out the character in the new dials; they are imbued with other sources of unique, ancient energy. One comes from materials created deep within the Earth. The other has travelled from the outer reaches of our solar system. This energy gives soul and personality to Rolex dials, honed thanks to the experience and knowledge of the brand’s artisans.

    The new dials on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 feature a palm motif, inspired by tropical forests, or a fluted motif that incorporates one of Rolex’s signature aesthetic styles. Olive green, silver or golden, they are made from age-old materials such as copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, titanium and silicon, com­ bined with cutting-edge technology to create deep, vibrant metallic colours.

    The new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona are in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. Their meteorite dials bear witness to energy that has journeyed through time and space. This material displays patterns that were formed as the heart of an asteroid cooled slowly on its journey through the cosmos – a process that takes millions of years.

    Rolex selects metallic meteorite according to very strict aesthetic criteria. Each fragment has a unique internal structure, making every Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial truly one of a kind.

    BORN TO RACE

    Rolex is presenting three exclusive versions of its Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the benchmark for those with a passion for driving and speed.

    All three feature a dial made from metallic meteorite – a rare natural material from outer space – with black chronograph counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock.

    The version in 18 ct white gold is fitted with a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic with a tachymetric scale, and an Oysterflex bracelet. The other two watches, one in 18 ct yellow gold and the other in 18 ct Everose gold, have a metal bezel with a tachymetric scale and are on an Oyster bracelet. A stand-out visual feature of the Cosmograph Daytona since its launch, the iconic tachymetric scale is moulded into the first watch’s Cerachrom bezel and engraved on the metal bezels of the other two versions.

    The new versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with calibre 4130, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.

    Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.

    SYNONYMOUS WITH SPEED

    Launched in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the needs of professional racing drivers. Fitted with a tachymetric bezel and a high-performance mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, this now legendary chronograph is the instrument of choice for measuring time intervals and determining average speeds.

    The Cosmograph Daytona is an icon forever joined in name and function to the world of motor sport. More than 50 years after its creation it remains in a class of its own among sport chronographs.

    METEORITE DIALS

    With its origins in the far reaches of the solar system, the material which adorns the dial of these new Cosmograph Daytona watches – metallic meteorite – comes from an asteroid that exploded millions of years ago. On the voyage between planets, fragments of this natural extraterrestrial material, primarily composed of iron and nickel, cool by a few degrees Celsius every million years, creating unique, distinctive crystallization within the material that is impossible to recreate on Earth.

    Metallic meteorite is rare and challenging to work with, but once it is cut into thin sections and a chemical treatment is applied, the great beauty of its interwoven internal structure is revealed. These fascinating and varied formations are known as Widmanstätten patterns.

    For its dials, Rolex works with leading experts in the field and selects only the sections of meteorite with a particularly well-formed surface rich in different shapes and reflections.

    HIGH-TECHNOLOGY CERAMIC

    Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics for creating monobloc bezels and bezel inserts. Not only are these materials virtually scratchproof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and are resistant to environmental effects. In addition, thanks to its chemical composition, the high-tech ceramic is inert and cannot corrode. Rolex has developed exclusive expertise and innovative manufacturing methods that grant it complete independence in the production of these ceramic components.

    The new 18 ct white gold Cosmograph Daytona features a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic with a tachymetric scale. The moulded, recessed graduations, numerals and inscriptions are coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition).

    THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS

    A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Cosmograph Daytona’s 40 mm Oyster case is guaranteed 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.

    PERPETUAL CALIBRE 4130

    The new versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with calibre 4130, self-winding mechanical chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex that was released in 2000 and introduced on the model the same year. A consummate demon­ stration of technology, 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.

    Calibre 4130 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor and offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

    OYSTERFLEX AND OYSTER BRACELETS

    The new 18 ct white gold 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 high-performance black 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.

    The new 18 ct yellow gold and 18 ct Everose gold versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.

    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. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for official certification of the movement alone.

    The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

     

  • New watches 2021

    Exclusive dials with unique designs

    Oyster perpetual cosmograph daytona

    Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. Among these, new versions of the Datejust 36 and the Cosmograph Daytona showcase refined and original dials.

    The dial is often known as the face of the watch. At Rolex, dials shine with spirit and vitality, springing to life as light falls across their surface.

    But it is not only light that brings out the character in the new dials; they are imbued with other sources of unique, ancient energy. One comes from materials created deep within the Earth. The other has travelled from the outer reaches of our solar system. This energy gives soul and personality to Rolex dials, honed thanks to the experience and knowledge of the brand’s artisans.

    The new dials on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 feature a palm motif, inspired by tropical forests, or a fluted motif that incorporates one of Rolex’s signature aesthetic styles. Olive green, silver or golden, they are made from age-old materials such as copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, titanium and silicon, com­ bined with cutting-edge technology to create deep, vibrant metallic colours.

    The new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona are in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. Their meteorite dials bear witness to energy that has journeyed through time and space. This material displays patterns that were formed as the heart of an asteroid cooled slowly on its journey through the cosmos – a process that takes millions of years.

    Rolex selects metallic meteorite according to very strict aesthetic criteria. Each fragment has a unique internal structure, making every Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial truly one of a kind.

    BORN TO RACE

    Rolex is presenting three exclusive versions of its Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the benchmark for those with a passion for driving and speed.

    All three feature a dial made from metallic meteorite – a rare natural material from outer space – with black chronograph counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock.

    The version in 18 ct white gold is fitted with a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic with a tachymetric scale, and an Oysterflex bracelet. The other two watches, one in 18 ct yellow gold and the other in 18 ct Everose gold, have a metal bezel with a tachymetric scale and are on an Oyster bracelet. A stand-out visual feature of the Cosmograph Daytona since its launch, the iconic tachymetric scale is moulded into the first watch’s Cerachrom bezel and engraved on the metal bezels of the other two versions.

    The new versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with calibre 4130, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.

    Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.

    SYNONYMOUS WITH SPEED

    Launched in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the needs of professional racing drivers. Fitted with a tachymetric bezel and a high-performance mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, this now legendary chronograph is the instrument of choice for measuring time intervals and determining average speeds.

    The Cosmograph Daytona is an icon forever joined in name and function to the world of motor sport. More than 50 years after its creation it remains in a class of its own among sport chronographs.

    METEORITE DIALS

    With its origins in the far reaches of the solar system, the material which adorns the dial of these new Cosmograph Daytona watches – metallic meteorite – comes from an asteroid that exploded millions of years ago. On the voyage between planets, fragments of this natural extraterrestrial material, primarily composed of iron and nickel, cool by a few degrees Celsius every million years, creating unique, distinctive crystallization within the material that is impossible to recreate on Earth.

    Metallic meteorite is rare and challenging to work with, but once it is cut into thin sections and a chemical treatment is applied, the great beauty of its interwoven internal structure is revealed. These fascinating and varied formations are known as Widmanstätten patterns.

    For its dials, Rolex works with leading experts in the field and selects only the sections of meteorite with a particularly well-formed surface rich in different shapes and reflections.

    HIGH-TECHNOLOGY CERAMIC

    Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics for creating monobloc bezels and bezel inserts. Not only are these materials virtually scratchproof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and are resistant to environmental effects. In addition, thanks to its chemical composition, the high-tech ceramic is inert and cannot corrode. Rolex has developed exclusive expertise and innovative manufacturing methods that grant it complete independence in the production of these ceramic components.

    The new 18 ct white gold Cosmograph Daytona features a monobloc Cerachrom bezel in black ceramic with a tachymetric scale. The moulded, recessed graduations, numerals and inscriptions are coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition).

    THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS

    A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Cosmograph Daytona’s 40 mm Oyster case is guaranteed 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.

    PERPETUAL CALIBRE 4130

    The new versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with calibre 4130, self-winding mechanical chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex that was released in 2000 and introduced on the model the same year. A consummate demon­ stration of technology, 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.

    Calibre 4130 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor and offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

    OYSTERFLEX AND OYSTER BRACELETS

    The new 18 ct white gold 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 high-performance black 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.

    The new 18 ct yellow gold and 18 ct Everose gold versions of the Cosmograph Daytona are equipped with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.

    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. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for official certification of the movement alone.

    The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.

     

  • Brand  : Rolex
    Collection  : Oyster Perpetual
    Model  : Cosmograph Daytona
    Reference  : 116508
    Complement : Yellow Gold - Meteorite Dial - Oyster Bracelet
    On sale : 2021
    List Price : 38 650 €
    Diameter : 40 mm
    Styles : Sporty
    Atypical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : 4130
    Calibre distinction : Chronometer
    COSC certified
    Superlative Chronometer
    Complication : 12-Hour Counter
    Small Seconds
    Tachymeter's scale
    30-Minute Counter
    Chronograph
    Case material : Yellow gold
    Case peculiarity : Screwed-down crown
    Screwed-down pushers
    Screwed-down caseback
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 100 meters
    Dial : Meteorite
    Display : Luminescent hands
    Yellow gold hands
    Indexes : Luminescent
    Baton-type
    Yellow gold indexes
    Glass : Antireflective coating
    Sapphire
    Scratch-resistant
    Strap material : Yellow gold
    Oyster
    Strap clasp : Folding buckle
    More characteristics :
    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
    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
    Centre hour and minute hands, 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

    Case
    18 ct yellow gold
    Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back, winding crown and pushers)
    Integral crown guard
    Middle case in 18 ct yellow gold, polished finish, Bezel in 18 ct yellow gold with tachymetric scale; engraved graduations, numerals and inscriptions, black coating via electrolytic technique
    Case back in 18 ct yellow gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
    Winding crown : Triplock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, triple waterproofness system

    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 / Boucles
    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)

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