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Rolex · Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Ref. 126589RBR · Chronograph

$80,450
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Material
18 kt white gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Turquoise
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
4131
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
72h
Jewels
47
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Chronograph

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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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.

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