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Rolex Cosmograph DaytonavsStudio Underd0g Salmon

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona's design appeal and sleek, luxurious-yet-sporty proportions, with some finding it "absolutely gorgeous" and better in person than in photos. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size with balanced lugs and sharpened hour markers for improved legibility, and a ceramic bezel with a steel outer ring. Some owners question the value proposition of steel versions at MSRP, citing good but not exceptional finishing and a movement that isn't visible, while others find precious metal versions have shorter wait times. Owners are split on the watch's sizing and overall feel, with some finding it dated and others praising its perfection on the wrist. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its iconic design and wrist presence.

Studio Underd0g Salmon

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Salmon for its unique, two-layered dial inspired by salmon skin, featuring a radially brushed metallic orange-pink lower part and a coarse, silvery dégradé shimmer upper part. The watch is powered by a decorated Swiss mono pusher movement with silky smooth winding, blued screws, and anthracite bridges, which one owner finds impressive. Accuracy is reported at ±5 seconds per day. Some owners find the £1700-£1800 price point difficult, especially given styling similarities to previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Studio Underd0g Salmon highly for its distinctive dial design and well-finished, smooth-winding monopusher movement.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Salmon39.5mm
Power Reserve
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Salmon40h
Water Resistance
Cosmograph Daytona100m
Salmon
MSRP
Cosmograph Daytona$24,550
Salmon$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Material
Yellow Rolesor
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Turquoise
Salmon
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4131
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
47
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,550
$1,750
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