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Lot Essay
Since the introduction of the in-house calibre 4130 in 2000, Rolex has continuously refined the Cosmograph Daytona while preserving the model's unmistakable identity. Major milestones include the launch of the platinum reference 116506 in 2013 to celebrate the Daytona's 50th anniversary, the first platinum Daytona ever produced by the manufacture, followed by the stainless steel reference 116500LN in 2016, which introduced the highly durable Cerachrom ceramic bezel. In 2023, marking the model's 60th anniversary, Rolex unveiled an entirely new generation headed by the platinum reference 126506.
The present timepiece belongs to this latest generation and incorporates numerous technical and aesthetic refinements. While retaining the signature Cerachrom bezel introduced in 2016, the bezel is now framed by a subtle metallic outer ring designed to provide greater protection against accidental impacts. The dial has likewise been carefully updated, with slimmer typography, more refined hour markers, and the discreet Rolex crown positioned at 6 o'clock, denoting the presence of the new-generation calibre 4131.
An evolution of the celebrated calibre 4130, the self-winding calibre 4131 incorporates Rolex's Chronergy escapement with a redesigned escape wheel and pallet fork to improve energy efficiency and chronometric performance. The movement is also distinguished by enhanced finishing, including the Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration, while the chestnut-brown rings surrounding the subsidiary dials create a harmonious contrast with the ice-blue dial and brown ceramic bezel. Most notably, for the first time on a serially produced Daytona, the movement is revealed through a sapphire crystal display back, offering collectors a rare opportunity to admire the manufacture's latest chronograph calibre.
The present timepiece belongs to this latest generation and incorporates numerous technical and aesthetic refinements. While retaining the signature Cerachrom bezel introduced in 2016, the bezel is now framed by a subtle metallic outer ring designed to provide greater protection against accidental impacts. The dial has likewise been carefully updated, with slimmer typography, more refined hour markers, and the discreet Rolex crown positioned at 6 o'clock, denoting the presence of the new-generation calibre 4131.
An evolution of the celebrated calibre 4130, the self-winding calibre 4131 incorporates Rolex's Chronergy escapement with a redesigned escape wheel and pallet fork to improve energy efficiency and chronometric performance. The movement is also distinguished by enhanced finishing, including the Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration, while the chestnut-brown rings surrounding the subsidiary dials create a harmonious contrast with the ice-blue dial and brown ceramic bezel. Most notably, for the first time on a serially produced Daytona, the movement is revealed through a sapphire crystal display back, offering collectors a rare opportunity to admire the manufacture's latest chronograph calibre.