THE HARMONY OF CONTRAST
ROLEX INTRODUCES 2024 NOVELTIES
OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA
Rolex presents two new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona whose dials contrast black and white natural mother-of-pearl, and a bezel set with diamonds. These reinterpretations of the iconic watch achieve the perfect balance of precision and preciousness. A subtle interplay of hues reflects wide-ranging expertise, from gem-setting to the art of dial-making.
Made from 18 carat white gold, these timepieces display two colours of natural mother-of-pearl on the dial. The dial is white with black counters on the first watch; a colour combination that is reversed on the second. The strength of the contrast, the intensity of the colours and the depth of the reflections are the result of a particularly stringent material selection process. Both varieties of mother-of-pearl are handled with the greatest care by the brand’s artisans.
The two new timepieces incorporate a bezel adorned with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds and are fitted with a bracelet to match the colour of the counters — an Oysterflex bracelet for the watch with black counters and an Oyster bracelet for the version with white counters.
With its latest creations, Rolex brings a fresh new look to some of its most iconic models. The 2024 range illustrates a desire to constantly reawaken watchmaking emotions, while demonstrating uncompromising quality down to the smallest detail.
PERPETUAL 1908
The Perpetual 1908 is now available in 950 platinum with an ice blue dial, a hue that is exclusive to Rolex watches in this prestigious metal. On this guilloché dial with a ricegrain motif, light bounces off the raised pattern, producing a variety of reflections with every movement of the wrist.
The motif on the dial is created via guillochage, or engine turning — a technique that uses a turning tool to sculpt a geometric pattern into a surface. The decoration alludes to traditional watchmaking, with a rosette-like design centred on the small seconds counter at 6 o’clock.
The new 1908 is a visual masterpiece, incorporating the scintillating dial and delicate craftsmanship in even the tiniest details, from the dial design to the fine fluting of the bezel, and the filet sauté with guilloché crimped pattern around the minute track.
OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE
Dials that are ombré, coloured bluegreen or in pearlised white mother-ofpearl. Faceted, deconstructed Roman numerals and faceted hour markers.
A bezel set with trapeze-cut diamonds. The new versions of the Day-Date express the brand’s enduring desire for rare and wide-ranging expertise to be found in even the smallest details. Colours, materials, motifs, hour markers — each element contributes to the harmony of the new combinations.
OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA
The first Rolex deep-sea divers’ watch in 18 carat yellow gold, the new Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea is decked in blue and features a combination of materials. Gold is paired with elements in ceramic and RLX titanium on a timepiece that exemplifies Rolex expertise in materials and colours.
The compression ring is made from blue ceramic, a technical innovation that marks a new way of integrating this material into the watch case. This Cerachrom ring, which is decorated with a circular satin finish, forms part of the Ringlock system, a case architecture that enables the watch to withstand the colossal pressure of the abyss. The helium escape valve, which works to protect the integrity of the watch during decompression, is manufactured in RLX titanium, as is the case back.
The uniformity of colour between the dial, bezel insert and compression ring is a triumph, accentuated by the 18 carat yellow gold of the case and the Oyster bracelet.
This new version of the Rolex Deepsea is engineered to shine into the ocean depths.
OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER II
For the first time, the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel is presented with a Cerachrom bezel insert in grey and black ceramic. Introduced to the range in 2023, this muted colour contrast subtly evokes the alternation of day and night. The metal used to create this new version also celebrates the identity of the model, which, at its launch, was only available in steel. OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER
The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller in 18 carat Everose or yellow gold is now available with a Jubilee bracelet. Designed to enable tireless travellers to rapidly find their bearings, the Sky-Dweller reaffirms its elegance and is a delight to the senses.
By alternating the size and finish of the links, with smaller, polished centre links and larger, satin-finished outer links, the Jubilee bracelet in 18 carat gold stands out for its wealth of reflections and harmonious forms.
Paired with a slate dial on the version in 18 carat Everose gold and with an intense white dial on the watch in 18 carat yellow gold, this bracelet is also appreciated for the ceramic inserts — designed by the brand — inside the links, which enhance its longevity and its flexibility on the wrist.