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PERPETUAL EXCELLENCE

ROLEX has unveiled innovation­s in the aesthetics and technologi­es of its emblematic timepieces

- Text KRISTOFF SISON Photos Courtesy of ROLEX

Arevered name in horology, Rolex has kept its brilliance over decades of world-class ingenuity and class. Celebrated as symbols of elegance and prestige, every Rolex timepiece carries not just the company’s complete, in-house mastery of watchmakin­g expertise, but also the cultural impact the brand upholds in arts and culture, as well as sports and exploratio­n.

This unrivaled reputation is a result of their long-standing promise for excellence, and their 2022 line-up is a testament to this unwavering commitment.

THE GLIMMER OF A NEW HORIZON

In 2022, Rolex introduces the new generation Oyster Perpetual Air-king. This watch pays tribute to aviation, features a completely redesigned case—with crown guard and straight sides—and a perfectly balanced dial design, which now adds a subtle line of light symbolizin­g new horizons opened up by the brand.

The skies are home to another companion in the Oyster Perpetual Gmt-master. Since 1955, this has been on the wrist of transatlan­tic pilots. Now, the Gmt-master II innovates with a reposition­ed winding crown and date aperture on the left side of the watch case, plus an exclusive green-black color combinatio­n on the Cerachrom bezel insert.

THE RESPLENDEN­CE OF A BOLD CHOICE

After years of research, the new Oyster Perpetual Day-date 40 in 950 platinum with an ice-blue dial gleams brightly, exemplifyi­ng one of the brand’s key ideals: mastery of material. Platinum is challengin­g to work with, and for the first time, the fluted bezel exists in 950 platinum, the most prestigiou­s metal. The Daydate was the first calendar wristwatch to show the date and a fully spelled-out day on its dial.

The refined dial-making expertise of Rolex springs to life in the reimagined classic Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31. A tessellati­on of diamonds on the dial bursts with fresh energy, making the Datejust resplenden­t and sparkling under the light. The original dial design called the "floral motif" is available in nature's palette of azzurro blue, olive green, or silver.

THE GLOW OF A NEW BRILLIANCE

There is still room for firsts in the annals of Rolex as the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-master 42 gets a new yellow gold treatment. This 18 ct gold alloy is unique. Created and cast at the brand’s foundry in Geneva, Switzerlan­d, it offers unparallel­ed resistance, and is fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, making it an unbeatable ally on the open seas.

Capturing the breathtaki­ng sights of glistening waters and a technicolo­r sky at dawn, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-master 40 has a bezel set with pink sapphire, light-blue sapphire, diamond, purple sapphire and dark-blue sapphire gems. This precious palette of hues is accentuate­d by the 46 diamonds that adorn the lugs and crown guard.

For more informatio­n on the latest releases from Rolex, visit < www.rolex.com/watches/new-watches >

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L-R Oyster Perpetual Gmt-master II; Oyster Perpetual Day-date 40; Oyster Perpetual Air-king; Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31
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