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Arguably, an important replace to the watch is the caliber 4131 motion, part of the technology of latest vertical clutch column wheel actions which were powering the gathering since 2023 and are seen by way of the show caseback of the platinum Daytona (the Le Mans has the caliber 4132). A part of the discontinuation of the unique “John Mayer” was because of the discontinuation of the 4130 motion inside. Rolex wouldn’t wish to maintain two variations of a motion in manufacturing without delay, however they additionally apparently did not wish to refresh the whole product line without delay.
Working at 28,800vph with a 72-hour energy reserve, the caliber 4131 includes a Chronergy escapement, Paraflex shock absorbers, and optimized ball bearings, with fewer elements than the 4130 earlier than it however higher ending. You will not see that ending, nonetheless, as a result of Rolex has chosen to maintain the caseback closed. It is a determination I do not thoughts – Rolex actions look good for probably the greatest industrially-produced merchandise in the marketplace, nevertheless it’s not one thing I have to see, and I might relatively have a caseback that I can engrave. And but, new actions are hardly ever the attention-grabber, and on this case, the dial nonetheless steals the present.
