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Rolex Cosmograph DaytonavsRolex Land-Dweller

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Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
Land-Dweller
RolexLand-Dweller
MSRP $49,400
What people say

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

Rolex Land-Dweller

The Rolex Land-Dweller is lauded for its slim 9.6mm profile and comfortable wearability, with a newly designed Flat Jubilee bracelet noted for excellent finishing. Some owners find the dial design divisive, particularly the numerals at the "6" and "9" positions. The watch is priced at $14,900 for the 40mm steel model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Land-Dweller highly for its comfortable, slim case and refined bracelet finishing.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Land-Dweller36mm
Power Reserve
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Land-Dweller67h
Water Resistance
Cosmograph Daytona100m
Land-Dweller100m
MSRP
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450
Land-Dweller$49,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Integrated
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Material
18 kt white gold
18 kt Everose gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Turquoise
Blue
Indices
Index
Arabic numerals

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4131
7135
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
72h
67h
Jewels
47
39
Complications
Chronograph
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$80,450
$49,400
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