High-speed Precision

Rolex introduces the new Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

First introduced in 1963, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is engineered to meet the demands of professional racing drivers. A highly reliable chronograph and a tachymetric scale on ceramic bezel allow drivers to measure averages speeds—up to 400 kilometres or miles per hour—at a glance.

Making its triumphant return to the podium, the new Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona comes in 18 ct white, yellow and Everose gold. The monobloc Cerachrom bezel is a fitting tribute to the 1965 model that holds its own even in today’s landscape.

The new Cerachrom bezel is tuned for optimum performance at high speed. The monobloc Cerachrom bezel in high-tech ceramic offers a number of advantages: corrosion resistance, virtually scratchproof and its colour will not be affected by UV rays. The bezel is made in a single piece and holds the crystal firmly in place on the middle case, ensuring waterproofness.

The Cosmograph Daytona also comes with an improved Oysterflex bracelet. Developed and patented by Rolex, the Oysterflex bracelet combines in a singular way the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap. At its core lies a superelastic metal blade overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental effects and very durable.

The Cosmograph Daytona’s Oyster case is a paragon of robustness, guaranteeing waterproofness to a depth of 100m. Its characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct gold. The Oyster case provides optimum protection for the Cosmograph Daytona’s high-precision movement.

The new Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona carries the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testifies that the watch has undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex according to its own criteria, which exceed watchmaking norms and standards. The certification applies 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 perpetual calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, powers the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. The patented blue Parachrom hairspring is insensitive tvo magnetic fields, offering great stability and 10 times more precision than traditional hairsprings in case of shocks. The calibre 4130 is equipped with a self-winding module featuring a Perpetual rotor and provides a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.