Rolex Introduces Three New Daytona Watches With Meteorite Dials

This yr, Rolex launched no fewer than eight new Daytona references, however just one made it to the model’s press room throughout Watches and Wonders. The seven different iterations remained hidden. Fortunately, a go to to the model’s Brussels places of work revealed that 2025 marks the yr Rolex introduces three new Daytona watches in three gold alloys with meteorite dials. We nonetheless didn’t have the entire image, however no less than we had the possibility to meet up with a trio of astronomical, unique creations.

Along with these three, among the many seven under-the-radar Daytona references are two extra that we wish to point out, even when we didn’t get to see them when visiting the Rolex places of work in Brussels. First, hiding (in plain sight) on the model’s web site is the reference 126508-0008 (€48,800). This Daytona is an up to date model of the yellow gold and inexperienced “John Mayer.” Second, there’s a refreshing, nearly un-Daytona-looking white gold model housing a blue dial with pink particulars that wants a point out, the reference 126509-0005 (€52,300). However for now, let’s concentrate on the watches we had the possibility to go hands-on with, three meteorite-dial Daytona chronographs in yellow, white, and pink gold.

Rolex introduces three new Daytona watches in three gold alloys with meteorite dials

Rolex launched six in 2021 and discontinued them not too way back, solely to return again with three up to date variations of the meteorite-dial Daytona. These redesigned watches all have ceramic bezel inserts and Oysterflex bracelets as an alternative of valuable steel ones. In different phrases, three of the six predecessors had been discontinued indefinitely, and the opposite three obtained an replace — the precise ones, I consider. The gold instances paired with bezels in the identical materials didn’t work the very best with meteorite dials. The smooth shimmer of a meteorite dial exhibiting an intriguing and random sample wants a contrasting body to achieve its full hypnotizing potential.

Match your meteorite

It’s time to choose the gold you suppose matches a meteorite dial finest. Let’s begin with the yellow gold reference 126518LN-0016. That is essentially the most traditional iteration of the three. The Everose reference 126515LN-0008 is rather more modern than the yellow gold model, as anticipated from a pink gold watch. And the white gold reference 126519LN-0007 is by far essentially the most understated execution.

The Daytona’s up to date options debuted in 2023, and these newest 40 × 46 × 11.9mm watches additionally present redesigned components, just like the steel bezel body, slimmer hour markers, and panda-style sub-dials. The contrasting black ceramic bezel insert and the tremendous comfy Oysterflex bracelet are key in making a watch with a powerful presence.

Reference 126515LN-0008

Flexing the Oysterflex

Some would possibly nonetheless discover the mixture of a valuable steel Rolex with a rubber strap a little bit of an uncomfortable paradox. However the Oysterflex bracelet isn’t known as a bracelet for nothing. First, two steel blades that deliver stability are at its core. These blades are coated with a kind of rubber that’s extra proof against temperature modifications, water, and cracks than different varieties. On the within, the bracelet options cozy cushions. It closes with an Oysterlock clasp that includes the Rolex Glidelock extension system, permitting as much as 20mm of tool-free, notch-by-notch wiggle room for the wrist.

Reference 126518LN-0016

Reference 126519LN-0007

No matter execution you favor aesthetically, the scale of the case and the paired Oysterflex bracelet present a wonderful wrist really feel. On high of that, you get the ever-recognizable Daytona look. It options the outstanding screwed pushers and a visible bonus with the opulent but refined dial.

On this configuration, from a realistic and purposeful perspective, these astronomical watches would move the take a look at for day by day beater registration with out breaking a sweat. However since utilizing valuable steel and area stone makes for an unique watch, it’s hardly probably a meteorite-dial gold Daytona will spend its existence as a GADA piece.

Pricing and two different lacking Daytona fashions

Now that you’ve made up your thoughts, you would possibly wish to know the financial penalties of your selection. The yellow gold model is €42,200, whereas the white and Everose gold references retail for €44,100. Are you interested by evaluating the costs of the predecessors launched 4 years in the past? All types of things, together with the rising value of gold, led to fairly a steep improve. The meteorite-dial predecessors had asking costs of €30,950 and €32,150, respectively.

Since I discussed seven under-the-radar Daytona novelties and began with two we didn’t get to see, I would as properly end with the opposite two novelties to finish the listing. The Everose Daytona with a chocolate-brown dial is again. The reference 126505-0005 is the full-gold model on a bracelet. This model with a gold bezel prices €52,300. The reference 126515LN-0010 is the one with a black ceramic bezel and an identical Oysterflex bracelet, and the value is €39,600.

Now that you recognize concerning the three new out-of-this-world Daytona fashions plus 4 kind of down-to-earth references, which one tickles your fancy most? Please let me know within the feedback part. Additionally, hands-on evaluations of the non-meteorite Rolex Daytona chronographs are within the pipeline, so keep tuned.

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