Rolex Introduces Meteorite Dials For Its Gold Daytonas
One of the most coveted watches is the Cosmograph Daytona, and Rolex decided to spice up the gold references with some meteorite. Three new exclusive versions are being added to the Daytona collection.
Now, the Daytona was exclusive already. Not only by its price tag but also by the very limited deliveries to its retailer network. But, the exclusive has an entirely different meaning when it comes to special materials such as meteorites. Any watch will be exclusive when there’s a meteorite dial inside, but it becomes even more sought-after when there’s “Cosmograph Daytona” on the dial. Rolex introduces new dial variants for its white gold, yellow gold, and Everose gold Daytona models.
Rolex Daytona Meteorite
The meteorite dial is not new to Rolex, in the past other models (including a Daytona) were set with a meteorite dial as well. Just not in these specific and modern Daytona references. The white gold Daytona with ceramic bezel and rubber Oysterflex strap has reference 116519LN and comes with the new meteorite dial. The retail price for this 40mm Daytona is €32,400. There are also two models in full gold, meaning that the Oyster bracelet is also made of this precious metal. These are the yellow gold reference 116508 with a retail price of €39,000 and the Everose gold reference 116505 with a retail price of €41,600. The meteorite dials inside these watches differ from each other, as the applied hour markers, Rolex logo, and subdial rims match the material of the case.
Unique dials
Each meteorite dial is unique. They all originate from an asteroid that exploded millions of years ago and consists of iron and nickel. During its travel to earth, it developed a unique crystallization within the material resulting in this beautiful structure. Meteorite can’t be reproduced on Earth, but it is — as you can see — possible to work on it with the utmost care and with special techniques. The result is these super-thin slices, showing the famous Wildmanstätten patterns that can be used as a watch dial.
Rolex let us know that they work with meteorite experts to get the parts that show this beautiful surface best. The meteorite dials dictate a substantial portion of the price of the Daytona. The difference in price with a normal dial in this watch is €4,200. For that amount, you buy yourself something truly unique and your Daytona just got a bit more exclusive. To stand out in the crowd, I can see the meteorite dial becoming a thing!
No changes
Aside from the meteorite dial of these three gold Rolex Daytona chronographs, everything else is as it was. Never change a winning team! The Rolex Daytona has a 40mm case diameter, either a rubber Oysterflex strap or the famous Oyster bracelet in precious materials, an in-house developed caliber 4130 chronograph movement with 72 hours of power reserve and an accuracy of +2/-2 seconds per day on average.
All information is available via Rolex online.
