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Rolex Cosmograph DaytonavsStudio Underd0g Salmon

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What people say

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its exceptional proportions and comfort on the wrist, with many finding its 40mm case and bracelet to be perfectly balanced and wearable. Reviewers note a tweaked dial for improved legibility and a new ceramic bezel with a steel ring on the ref. 126500. However, some owners find the watch underwhelming in person and criticize the sub-dial placement, screw-down pushers, and high market value, with one reviewer finding the retail price steep compared to other iconic chronographs. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting superior accuracy and others noting a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

From video reviewers

The 18k yellow gold case and Cerachrom bezel are frequently cited strengths. The Oysterflex bracelet also received multiple mentions.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Salmon39.5mm
Power Reserve
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Salmon
Water Resistance
Cosmograph Daytona100m
Salmon
MSRP
Cosmograph Daytona$16,900
Salmon$1,750

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Turquoise
Salmon
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
4131
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
47
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,900
$1,750
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