Rolex has created a set of four unique Cosmograph Daytona watches, each inspired by a different season and featuring distinct combinations of precious metals, natural stones, and gemstones. These one-off timepieces will be auctioned individually by Phillips in London on September 28th, with all proceeds benefiting the Federer Foundation and Re:wild as part of Rolex's Perpetual Planet Initiative. The watches showcase Rolex's gem-setting expertise and offer a departure from their typically more reserved aesthetic.
- Four unique Cosmograph Daytona watches inspired by the four seasons.
- Each watch features a unique combination of precious metal, gemstones, and natural stones.
- The watches will be auctioned individually by Phillips in London on September 28th.
- All proceeds will benefit the Federer Foundation and Re:wild.
- The watches are powered by Rolex's calibre 4131 automatic chronograph movement.
- Each watch has approximately a 72-hour power reserve.
The set was initially rumored to have a retail price of approximately CHF 4 million.
The auction will be conducted by Phillips in a gala dinner setting with several hundred guests.
The platinum watch features lapis lazuli, the yellow gold watch uses mookaite and chrysoprase, the white gold watch has chrysoprase and lepidolite, and the Everose gold watch combines turquoise and ruby.
The 'Spring' model is 18k white gold with a chrysoprase dial and lepidolite counters, featuring purple sapphires and diamonds.
Rolex asked retailers to submit names for potential owners, receiving over 1,000 submissions.
The watches were discreetly revealed earlier this year during Watches & Wonders, but no photos were allowed.
The project highlights Rolex's gemsetting expertise and an uncharacteristic lightheartedness.
The 'Summer' model is 18k Everose gold with a turquoise dial and ruby counters, accented with pink sapphires and diamonds.