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Business Times
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Rolex's beauty and brains
WHEN IT COMES TO LOOKS and precision, Rolex watches are easily recognised and widely admired. At the same time, they are highly reliable – able to take hard knocks while ensuring that you're always on time. The brand continues to innovate, not just on the technology front, but with aesthetics as well. This year, that is very much evident on the faces of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, GMT-Master II and Sky-Dweller, which sport brand new dials that magnify their aura. These three iconic timepieces already stand out for their technical brilliance and emblematic design. But, in the case of the Cosmograph Daytona, which is synonymous with motor sports, it now boasts a turquoise blue and black dial with snailed counters. In turn, the cosmopolitan GMT-Master II, which has traversed the world on the wrist of many globetrotters, stands out with a new dial made of tiger iron. A natural stone with a fascinating hybrid appearance, tiger iron is a combination of tiger's eye, red jasper and silvery hematite. As a constant travel companion, the Sky-Dweller now also dons a sunray-finished dial in bright green. But that's not all. Joining these watches are the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller in two sizes, as well as the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31. Here's a close-up look at all six new faces. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The Cosmograph Daytona's 40 mm case is crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and crowned with a black Cerachrom bezel. PHOTO: ROLEX Cosmograph Daytona Framing the chronograph watch's turquoise blue lacquer dial is a 40 mm case, crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and crowned with a black Cerachrom bezel. On it is the celebrated tachymetric scale that's synonymous with the Cosmograph Daytona. The dial is protected by a scratch-resistant crystal cover that has an anti-reflective coating. The watch is powered by a meticulously finished self-winding movement. Like all current Rolex movements, the in-house manufactured calibre 4131 introduced in 2023 for the model is fitted with high-tech and patented parts that help sharpen the watch's precision, increase its power reserve (approximately 72 hours), as well as make it more convenient to use and reliable. The new Cosmograph Daytona is worn with an Oysterflex bracelet with Oysterlock safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. The patented bracelet developed by Rolex is equipped with the ingenious Rolex Glidelock extension system that allows the bracelet to be easily adjusted up to some 15 mm. Price: S$53,200 The GMT-Master II has a tiger iron dial and an 18-carat Everose gold case. PHOTO: ROLEX GMT-Master II The tiger iron dial of the two-time-zone watch rests in an 18-carat Everose gold case with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal cover. Circling the dial is a bidirectional rotatable bezel fitted with a two-colour, 24-hour graduated Cerachrom insert in brown and black ceramic. The 40 mm case is anchored on an Oyster bracelet, also in 18-carat Everose gold. Beating under the dial is an in-house and high-performance self-winding movement with approximately 70 hours' power reserve. The Oyster bracelet, which has an Oysterlock folding safety clasp, is also fitted with an Easylink comfort extension link developed by Rolex. With the Easylink, the bracelet can easily be extended by about 5 mm. The bracelet's flexibility and longevity are enhanced by patented ceramic inserts inside the links. Price: S$72,350 The Sky-Dweller's bright green dial is matched with an 18-carat yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. PHOTO: ROLEX Sky-Dweller The Sky-Dweller's bright green dial provides an intense hue that blends beautifully with the colour of the watch. A date and month annual calendar is combined with an additional time zone in a 24-hour display, all wrapped in 18-carat yellow gold. It is matched with an 18-carat yellow gold Jubilee bracelet, which is also fitted with a folding Oyster clasp and features the Easylink comfort extension link. Instead of a Cerachrom bezel, like the Cosmograph Daytona and GMT-Master II, the Sky-Dweller's 42 mm case dons the fluted bezel that is found on many classic models in the Oyster Perpetual collection. Originally used to screw down the bezel against the middle case, helping to keep the watch waterproof, the fluted bezel, made only in 18-carat gold or 950 platinum, is today a mark of distinction. As with the case and bracelet, the fluted bezel on the new Sky-Dweller is also crafted from 18-carat yellow gold. The watch is kept ticking by a self-winding movement with approximately 72 hours' power reserve. Price: S$80,000 In recognition of its platinum status, this 40 mm Land-Dweller is graced by an ice-blue dial in sunray finish. PHOTO: ROLEX Land-Dweller The Land-Dweller launched this year introduces a new Rolex collection with a new movement. The watch, which has 32 patent applications, is identified by its bold lines and an integrated bracelet that extends seamlessly from the redesigned Oyster case. The new Flat Jubilee bracelet is joined by links with a distinctive flat surface, unique among Rolex's metal bracelets. The case, in 36 mm and 40 mm, is topped by a redesigned fluted bezel. It is waterproof to 100 metres. An angled flange surrounds the dial, which is decorated with a honeycomb motif, its structure created by femtosecond laser. The Land-Dweller is available in white Rolesor (Oystersteel and white gold), 18-carat Everose gold and 950 platinum. The Land-Dweller 36 in full Everose gold flaunts an intense white dial in satin finish, with diamond hour markers and diamonds set on its bezel. In recognition of its platinum status, the Land-Dweller 40 is graced by an ice-blue dial in sunray finish. This 36 mm Land-Dweller in full Everose gold flaunts an intense white dial in satin finish, with diamond hour markers and diamonds set on its bezel. PHOTO: ROLEX Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back is a new state-of-the-art mechanical movement, calibre 7135. It is more energy-efficient, robust and better at maintaining chronometric precision in timekeeping. The movement is regulated by a system made of high-tech materials and innovative components – like the new Dynapulse escapement, which has seven patents pending and is the most significant innovation in the regulating system. Price: from S$20,500 The red ombre dial of the new Datejust 31 is set with diamonds. PHOTO: ROLEX Datejust 31 Another example of Rolex's recent focus on beautiful dials, this new 31 mm model in full yellow gold showcases a red ombre dial set with diamonds. The dial displays a subtle transition between the fire at its centre and a deep darkness at its edge – a chiaroscuro enhanced by the sparkling diamonds set on the bezel and dial. Such dials with a concentric gradient are not new. Rolex produced the first ombre dial in the 1980s and relaunched it in 2019. Making an ombre dial involves the application of black lacquer, a delicate task that requires a specialist whose job is to ensure a harmonious transition from colour to darkness. This Datejust 31 is paired with a matching yellow gold President bracelet, which speaks volumes of the high regard given to the timepiece. The President bracelet was created in 1956 for the roll-out of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, Rolex's most prestigious model. It represents the ultimate in refinement and comfort and is always made in precious metals. Price: S$70,950
Hypebeast
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
生涯第二座法網冠軍，Carlos Alcaraz 配戴全新 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona「Tiffany」錶款
本文看點 西班牙網球超新星Carlos Alcaraz在 2025 年法網與 Jannik Sinner 激戰，在驚心動魄的五盤大戰中耗時 5 小時 29 分，創下法網最長決賽紀錄，最終成功奪冠。 賽後 Carlos Alcaraz 的手腕也引起錶迷關注，他配戴的正是Rolex在今年Watches & Wonders 2025錶展上公開的新作—— Cosmograph Daytona「Tiffany」ref. 126518LN，全錶採用 18K 黃金錶殼、綠松石藍漆面錶面與黑色小錶盤，是本年度的話題新作之一，舒適耐用的黑色 Oysterflex 錶帶則結合金屬錶帶的堅固與彈性舒適。 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona「Tiffany」建議售價 $39,600 美元，不過目前市場行情甚至逼近 $150,000 美元，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Rare Rolex Daytona Expected To Command Up To $1.6 Million At Auction
A unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytona will be one of the highlights of Sotheby's Important Watches auction in Geneva on May 11. The 1999 Cosmograph Daytona, Ref.16516, in platinum with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial has an estimate of $800,000 - $1.6 million. It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction house. It is a commissioned Rolex wristwatch, from a brand that famously doesn't do privately commissioned limited editions. This model is confirmed for the first time to be the last of four Daytonas commissioned to Rolex in a single order by the same private collector who requested anonymity and created between 1998 and 1999. It comes to auction for the first time. All four watches have the same reference number 16516, the last digit, '6,' refers to the use of platinum, a first for a Daytona, Sotheby's said. For more than a decade, the automatic Daytona was offered only in stainless steel, two-tone steel and gold, yellow gold and white gold. An exception was made in 1999 when one person was granted a Cosmograph Daytona rendered in platinum. The first time Rolex started producing platinum Daytonas in a series was in 2013, to mark the 15th anniversary of the model. 'This highlights the historical importance of this special commission created nearly 15 years earlier,' Sotheby's said in a statement. The existence of a platinum Zenith-powered Daytona was, for many years, a myth fueled by speculations that swirled around one name in particular: Patrick Heiniger, Rolex's CEO from 1992 to 2008. Heiniger is believed to have been seen wearing a platinum automatic Daytona before they were made in a series. Until Sotheby's unearthed the first known example in 2018, the story was widely considered as being apocryphal within the watch community. The four dials in the commission are all different, making each watch unique. This is the last of the four watches from the commission coming for the first time on the market. This makes it the last chance for a collector to be the first to acquire a piece of Rolex history, Sotheby's said. This Rolex Daytona, with a mother-of-pearl dial set with ten diamonds, was manufactured by Rolex in circa 1999 and comes with its certificate and accessories. The other three in the series featured a dark mother-of-pearl dial, a lapis lazuli dial and a turquoise dial. This example being the only one set with diamonds. All three were sold by Sotheby's way above their initial estimate in 2018, 2020 and 2021, with the lapis lazuli hardstone example achieving a world record price of $3.2 million at Sotheby's 2020 Hong Kong sale. 'A milestone in the history of the Cosmograph Daytona, its rarity, provenance and superlative craftsmanship make this 1999 Cosmograph Daytona, Ref.16516 with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial, one of the most important examples ever to be presented at auction. It is also an exceptional book ending to the sale of this extraordinary commission of four masterpieces, three of which have already found new homes through previous Sotheby's sales,' said Benoît Colson, head of Watches, Sotheby's Geneva.
South China Morning Post
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Behind the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller is 5 years of designing and engineering
It takes Rolex five to seven years to create a new watch model, I just learned. Advertisement It is March 24, and I am sitting in the Geneva headquarters of the watchmaker with the platinum version of its brand-new, not-yet-announced Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller in my hands. It is a fresh entry in a lineage that includes such legends as the Datejust , the GMT-Master II, the Submariner and the Cosmograph Daytona I was summoned to this top-secret meeting to discover the wonders of this new timepiece. A week later, the Land-Dweller will be introduced during the Watches and Wonders trade fair across town in the Swiss city, and within minutes of its debut, collectors and fans around the world will be dissecting it. A close-up of the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller 40. A totally new collection from Rolex is a rare thing. Advertisement
Bloomberg
31-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
How Rolex Makes a New Watch: The Story Behind the Land-Dweller
It takes Rolex five to seven years to create a new watch model, I just learned. It's March 24 and I'm sitting in the Geneva headquarters of the most important watchmaker in the world, with the platinum version of its brand-new, not-yet-announced Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller in my hands. It's a fresh entry in a lineage that includes such legends as the Datejust, the GMT-Master II, the Submariner and the Cosmograph Daytona. The Land-Dweller, which also comes in steel and rose gold, looks a bit like a Datejust—with a glittering fluted bezel, a cyclops bubble over the date window and a metal bracelet with a mix of link sizes and textures. Of course, on second glance, any aficionado will see there's a world of difference. More on that later.
