It’s classified as “fine octahedrite” which means the Widmanstatten patterns are thin (i.e., “fine”) lines (other nickel-iron meteorites have coarse octahedrite, etc, where the patterns are thicker – look up the “campo de cielo” meteorite for pictures). Higher end watches with meteorite dials (like the older Rolex and Omega models) used the Gibeon meteorite from Namibia. Well, I would assume it’s steel and not gold, anyway. That “low end” meteorite Daytona that costs €32,400 has a white gold case. I think you are mistaken about the price difference being primarily due to the meteorite dial. 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.Īll information is available via Rolex online. To stand out in the crowd, I can see the meteorite dial becoming a thing!Īside from the meteorite dial of these three gold Rolex Daytona chronographs, everything else is as it was. For that amount, you buy yourself something truly unique and your Daytona just got a bit more exclusive. The difference in price with a normal dial in this watch is €4,200. The meteorite dials dictate a substantial portion of the price of the Daytona.
Rolex let us know that they work with meteorite experts to get the parts that show this beautiful surface best. The result is these super-thin slices, showing the famous Wildmanstätten patterns that can be used as a watch dial. 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. During its travel to earth, it developed a unique crystallization within the material resulting in this beautiful structure.
They all originate from an asteroid that exploded millions of years ago and consists of iron and nickel. 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.Įach meteorite dial is unique. 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.
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There are also two models in full gold, meaning that the Oyster bracelet is also made of this precious metal. The retail price for this 40mm Daytona is €32,400. The white gold Daytona with ceramic bezel and rubber Oysterflex strap has reference 116519LN and comes with the new meteorite dial. Just not in these specific and modern Daytona references. The meteorite dial is not new to Rolex, in the past other models (including a Daytona) were set with a meteorite dial as well. Rolex introduces new dial variants for its white gold, yellow gold, and Everose gold Daytona models. 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. But, the exclusive has an entirely different meaning when it comes to special materials such as meteorites. Not only by its price tag but also by the very limited deliveries to its retailer network. Three new exclusive versions are being added to the Daytona collection.
Chronograph (centre hand) accurate to within 1/8 of a second, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock.One of the most coveted watches is the Cosmograph Daytona, and Rolex decided to spice up the gold references with some meteorite. Perpetual, mechanical chronograph, self-windingĬentre hour, minute and seconds hands, small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crownīlack monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic with moulded tachymetric scale
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