Rolex Debuts Eight New Daytona Models Across Precious Metals And Dials
At Watches & Wonders 2025, Rolex introduced eight new iterations of the Cosmograph Daytona, further developing one of its most technically refined and iconic chronographs. The latest additions to the lineup underscore the brand’s continued focus on precious metals, Oysterflex bracelets, and high-contrast dial executions.
Shared Core Specifications
All seven new references are powered by the in-house calibre 4131, which was introduced in 2023. The self-winding chronograph movement features a Parachrom hairspring, Chronergy escapement, and a Perpetual rotor, offering enhanced resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. It delivers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), and is COSC-certified before casing and subjected to Rolex’s own Superlative Chronometer standard after assembly.
Each model also includes a Cerachrom bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale and a screw-down Triplock crown for water resistance up to 100 meters (330 feet). All watches feature solid casebacks, a recent update to Daytona models, replacing the exhibition casebacks seen in the limited platinum variants.
Highlights of the New Releases
1. Yellow Gold 126518LN with Turquoise and Black Dial (Oysterflex)
This model pairs an 18k yellow gold case with a turquoise sunburst dial featuring black chronograph counters and applied gold markers. The Cerachrom bezel is in black ceramic. It comes on an Oysterflex bracelet with an 18k yellow gold Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension system.
2. White Gold 126519LN-0007 with Meteorite Dial (Oysterflex)
The white gold version sees the return of the meteorite dial, characterized by its unique Widmanstätten pattern. Subdials remain black for enhanced legibility. The watch is equipped with a black ceramic bezel and mounted on the same high-performance elastomer Oysterflex bracelet.
3. Everose Gold 126515LN-0008 with Meteorite Dial (Oysterflex)
Similar to the white gold variant, this version uses 18k Everose gold for the case and deploys the meteorite dial with complementary rose accents. Chronograph counters are again rendered in black.
4. Yellow Gold 126518LN-0016 with Meteorite Dial (Oysterflex)
This version completes the trio of meteorite dials, delivering the aesthetic in yellow gold. It maintains the same core layout and proportions, offering continuity in case architecture and dial design.
5. Yellow Gold 126508-0008 with Green Dial and Yellow Subdials (“Mayer” Style)
This fully yellow gold model revives the layout once nicknamed after musician John Mayer. Unlike its predecessor, this model features contrasting yellow subdials on a metallic green dial, paired with a solid gold Oyster bracelet.
6. White Gold 126509-0005 with Sunburst Blue Dial
This white gold Daytona includes a blue sunburst dial with silver-toned subdials. The polished bezel and case remain traditional to the white gold line, and it is matched to a full 18k white gold Oyster bracelet.
7. Everose Gold 126505-0005 with Chocolate Dial and Black Subdials
This model integrates a chocolate brown dial with black chronograph counters, all set in a warm Everose gold case. It is mounted on an Oyster bracelet and includes applied hour markers and a matching handset.
8. Everose Gold 126515LN-0010 with Chocolate Dial and Black Subdials (Oysterflex)
Similar to the Everose Gold 126505-0005 this model instead of an Oyster bracelet it features an Oysterflex bracelet with an 18k everose gold Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension system.
Conclusion
The eight new Daytona references introduced for 2025 continue to iterate on a formula defined by precise engineering, enduring aesthetic codes, and elevated material use. The continued application of the calibre 4131 across the collection ensures uniform mechanical performance, while the expanded palette of dials and configurations gives collectors and enthusiasts new combinations within the Daytona family.
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