ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. 1963-2023. The chronograph celebrates its first 60 years.
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Watch or myth? Created in 1963, the ROLEX Cosmograph (Daytona) has long since become more than a timepiece - it is an icon. Its name, inextricably linked with the famous circuit of Daytona Beach, Florida, embodies the ties between Rolex and motor sport, in particular the world’s greatest endurance races. In 1963, Rolex launched a new-generation tool watch: the Cosmograph, dedicated to professional racing drivers. The singular name invented by Rolex immediately marked it out as a very different new model. The counters stood out clearly on the dial thanks to their strongly contrasting colour, black on a light-coloured dial or a light colour on a black dial. The tachymetric scale - allowing average speeds over a given distance to be measured using the chronograph seconds hand - was moved from the dial to the bezel. Dictated by functional considerations, these features made the chronograph far more legible - one of the challenges of the time. They also gave the watch a technical and sporty look, making it instantly recognizable, and placed the Cosmograph firmly among the Professional watches - a category created by ROLEX 10 years earlier, in 1953 - such as the Explorer, dedicated to explorers and mountaineers, or the Submariner, specially designed for deep-sea diving. An additional inscription - Daytona - appeared on some dials during the new ROLEX chronograph’s early years. Initially limited to watches for the US market, it was most probably added at the request of the ROLEX affiliate in the United States to mark the brand’s link, as Official Timepiece, with the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, and to anchor the model in the world of motor racing. The name gradually began to appear on every Cosmograph dial, finally taking on its current curved shape in red lettering above the counter at 6 o’clock.
2023 the ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona reinvented...
The year 2023 marks a new milestone in the evolution of the Cosmograph Daytona. Its dial displays new graphic balance with resized and restyled hour markers and counter rings. Subtle combinations of colours and finishes accentuate the contrast between the dial background and the counters and/or their rings, bringing even greater visual harmony and a more modern demeanour to the face of the watch. Along the sides of its redesigned Oyster case, graceful lines of light are elegantly reflected. On versions with a Cerachrom bezel in ceramic, the bezel is edged with a fine band of the same metal as the middle case.
The ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is now equipped with calibre 4131. This new chronograph movement, entirely developed and manufactured by ROLEX, is an evolution of calibre 4130. Unveiled in 2023, it incorporates a number of the major innovations that Rolex has brought to its movements, including the Chronergy escapement to, among other purposes, reduce energy loss, Paraflex shock absorbers to protect the heart of the movement, and an optimized ball bearing to enhance self-winding. Calibre 4131 also features a new aesthetic for the brand: a cut- out oscillating weight and, on the bridges, an exclusive Rolex Côtes de Genève decoration - a reinterpretation of an iconic finishing in traditional Swiss watchmaking.
On the version in 950 platinum, recognizable by its ice blue dial, the oscillating weight is made from 18 ct yellow gold and is visible to the wearer through the transparent case back in sapphire - a first for the Oyster Perpetual collection. 950 platinum, considered the noblest of metals, is striking for its unique luminosity. This rare and precious metal is among the densest and most difficult to work, and is characterized by its exceptional corrosion resistance. ROLEX uses only 2 950 platinum, an alloy consisting of 950 ‰ platinum and a specific dose of ruthenium, with meticulous finishing in-house.
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Great Video. 45 years ago I bought my FIRST Rolex. A Submariner for $260.00. At that time a good friend told me that Rolex's are a great investment you can enjoy wearing. He suggested I buy one every year for myself for Xmas. For 25 years I followed his advise. As for today prices and avilability, if you really want it spend a few dollars more to get your DREAM watch. Life is too short.
Everyone would spend a few more dollars… but no one should pay these ridiculous fantasy prices on the parallel markets. That’s just greedy business! Please do not support it with your money!
As an enthusiast, I love the fact that you downplay the investment side of this hobby. There are too many grubby little urchins making our hobby something which is becoming out of reach to those whom are interested in the Rolex Atelier. Alexander, you have allowed me to become interested in Rolex again, as it was for the greed element which turned me off of Rolex. Thank you.❤
Love your comment, love your passion! James, you made my day! Thank you so much! … where the watches are the stars ✨ always feel free to ask me if you have a question….
@@WatchAdvisor Thank you Alexander. Perhaps it would be nice if you did a section on the very small independents some time. Love your videos❤️🙏
@@JamesAlexander14 we will cover some later this year, impossible to do that during Watches and Wonders though… Which brands are you interested?
Even if I wanted to make some money off my watches I absolutely HATE the feeling of selling a watch. I have a Breitling navatimer. A omega speedmaster. A Rolex Submariner and a Daytona. I had a batgirl GMT which I sold and I’ve never gotten over the depression of selling that watch
Frohe Ostern und herzlichen Dank für den ausführlichen Bericht und die klasse Aufnahmen.
Wie immer macht es grosse Freude deine Video's zu schauen und dabei Alltag und Zeit zu vergessen.
Vielen Dank.👏👏👏👏👏
Vielen, herzlichen Dank, es freut mich das zu lesen!
Great review Mr Linz. Appreciate your attention to the details (especially the chronograph scale seconds graduations) and your comments on the greedy business within the Rolex market. Thank you.
I am happy to read this! Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!
The best review of the best reference of the best brand in the industry. This is an absolute must watch and definitive video.. The new Daytona is an amazing watch and is a MUST own for any collection. Thanks and please keep the ROLEX content coming...
Love your passion! Thanks for sharing! Will do…
My ocd will not accept those 8 ticks per sec while having 5 marks. You saved me with this review. If they remove 1 mark or make 10 beats per sec then i will put back to my wish list. Thank you.
Rolex could upgrade its movement to 5 Hz/36.000 A/h … then the central second hand would swipe over the dial in the speed of 1/10 of a second… then the graduation is correct again as it is… you count left, on and right of every dot and start all over again 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10… A reading of 1/10 of a second from the dial would be the result!
Yes for cooking tea and spaghettis
Awesome video again Alexander. And this Daytona is one of my absolute favorite ones. Especially the Pt 950 with it’s open case back. Perfect Alexander.
Thanks again for your kind feedback! It is a beauty, but also pretty heavy… the new calibre 4131 is a stunner in the execution you get with see through case-back…
@@WatchAdvisor I do agree with you. What is understood doesn’t need to be discussed.
Superb video and thanks for the Daytona history lesson. Wishing you and your team a very happy Easter, Alexander.
Same to you and thanks for sharing our passion!
Chapeau !
Stunning video. Thank you.
For me the Daytona is the most iconic men’s sportswatch out there.
Yes there I said it. I wouldn’t go swimming with a royal oak or mtbiking with a 5711.
This watch … no problem.
For me the monoblock ceramic 116500 with the asymetric lugs as a design element feels more special.
That was a short run for the monoblock. 😢 in my opinion it looks better and will age better.
Other than that still the best watch.
Thank you! Very much appreciated! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for these educational videos and your passion and diverse coverage of so many topics and brands. I've been binge watching your content. It is more infectious than Covid!
The only “medicine” we can offer is more videos then… we will work on that one so you always get your “medicine”. Thanks for your amazing feedback!
I love the new bezel, lugs and case of the daytona! It's simply stunning! Also, I love your recommendation about the three counting dots on the dials, you are so right! Also I support what you say about not paying above retail. I was able to get a 41mm green bezel submariner from the largest AD in my country with minimum wait and no previous purchase history. How I did it? By trying to explain the head of the AD my genuine passion for the watch, its features and history and be a very good listener at the same time. Because I am relatively young in age, when I went to collect the watch, the staff initially believed I am going to flip it. However, as I use to visit them and have a chat, they realised I am a true passionate owner. So I support your saying 100%. Well done on the video!!!
Love your passionate comment! Well done, congratulations! May your Submariner continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours... May I ask: where are you based? I assume Greece...
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks for your kind reply! Yes, I live in Athens, Greece.
Τους καλύτερους χαιρετισμούς από τη Βιέννη!
Good analysis of chronograph markers and the readings! 👍🏽
Thanks for sharing our passion and understanding!
Interesting point on the indexes. I’ve never noticed and knowing they like to make incremental improvements to make an overall better watch, idk why they haven’t changed it yet
Maybe they want to stay loyal to the former dial design …. The chronograph anyhow is a lifestyle object and not a tool watch… 95% anyhow don’t care… it’s the status they want. They all want to be a skipper with „four stripes“ on his wrist…
I love you Alexander the team at WatchAdvisor are always the first! Well done 👏🏻
Thanks, but please watch the video first... Enjoy!
Alexander, another great episode. You are spot on…….not to pay over retail. Excellent advice to all watch enthusiasts not to get involved with the hype. As they say….patience is a virtue. It’s important to work with your authorized dealer. If you are patient, you will be get one of these beautiful timepieces.
Love your comment, thanks for sharing!
Solid upgrade but personally I prefer the “old” version.
Of course, why not! No Daytona will ever get old…
Thanks Alexander for this Video and Happy Easter for you and your Team.
Thanks for sharing our passion and your wishes...
DEAR ALEXANDER,
HAPPY NEW YEAR. 🙏
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST AND HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS SO VERY MUCH. I LOVE ROLEX. 🙏
SINCERELY PETER
as ever another great informative video alexander thank you for all the great content
Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!
Watch Adviser, where the watches, and Alexander are the stars : ) Would love to see the new white gold versions on the Oysterflex bracelet…👌
I would want that everyone who wants one after a reasonable waiting time can buy it for the official retail price… The greedy business initiated by the usual suspects will never make this happen…
Superb history video with lots of pictures - this is what we want. Also, the best explanation possible for '3 hashes' between the seconds. Really annoys me when it is 4! Even Patek does it! Thank you Alexander.
Thanks for your kind feedback! I once in Geneva explained exactly this to Philippe Stern… he wouldn’t want to change the dots due to the design of the dials. Thierry Stern his son does though. So you will always find the correct graduation on chronographs that Thierry created together with his team…
Excellent, in-depth overview esp. the frequency/dial configs. Great work, Alexander -as always!
Thanks again for your kind feedback, I am happy to read this...
What an extremely helpful comparison @ 7:26 in comparing the differences between the old PLATINUM model vs the old STEEL model (or even new platinum vs new steel model) instead of comparing the old platinum model vs the new platinum model or the old steel model vs the new steel model. After all, there's no big gap in prices between the two :)
What a sound advise too @10:58 for those who are willing and able to buy a particular Rolex model to "JUST FORGET IT AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE" because "THERE WILL BE ONE DAY WHERE YOU WILL GET YOUR WATCH FOR THE REGULAR PRICE because this crazy market will break down sooner or later" --- great insight, after all, we are all immortals and can wait forever plus we all have connections in the watch world and we know the CEOs and heads of all watch brands who are all on our speed dial who we can easily call anytime for allocation :)
Comparing the "old" watches should help you to understand that there always was a small but visible difference in sizes and that from today on all Daytona feature the same cases... and what concerns the allocation of desired models I can understand your sarcasm... but I can't help... so the best is to think out of the box, unless you want to burn money...
Thx Alex for another detailed video on the worlds most famous watch.
One day i'll be the lucky one and grab a "bargain" from my ad. So keep fingers crossed the day is soon to come✊
Love your passion! I keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Excellent explaination on the differences between the variance. NEVER gonna buy from the backdoor ADs and from the Grey market. Since I couldn't buy a new Rolex, I diverted to Chopard AE Maritime Blue and the Zenith Chronomaster Sport 2 tone. 🎉
Thanks for sharing our passion! Great decision and excellent choice! No one should burn money and support that greedy business! May your Chopard and Zenith continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours…
@@WatchAdvisorLove ALL ur GREAT videos! Am thankful to learn more variety of timepiece as well!! ADs here are selling premium prices in discreet and billing invoices based on MRSP! Aside, I have a Hong Kong associate that knows Auro Montanari aka Goldberger! Looking forward to many more of ur FANTASTIC videos!
I have the pre-ceramic black dial Daytona and don't have an urge to upgrade it. Its got its own charm and still gives you the Daytona experience.
But these 2023 iteration are stunning for sure
Not a single Daytona will ever be an “old” watch…
I actually instantly noticed the thinner lugs, its the first thing I look at on a watch specifically ones where the changes are so minute!
That's Rolex... only subtle changes and many more details under the hood we will never know...
I think the 116500LN with full ceramic will be a very collectible watch… it’s been produced a few years considering the Covid crisis and it’s been a VERY difficult reference to get, the newer one beeing easier to produce and having the benefits of the new factory, my AD told me they will be more produced as Rolex plan to deliver about twice the number of the new reference compared to previous… will still be only 20 watches a year for this very well installed historic AD….! Only 10 in my fav color. Funny it was black for the 116500 but white for the newest 😂 BTW I only have a GMT Pepsi for now and LOVE that model
Then hopefully your AD is not greedy and he will sell these watches to really interested customers - aka watch aficionados - and not deliver them through flippers to grey/parallel markets and therewith hoping he can earn a premium on each "sold" Rolex ... May your GMT continue to always show you happy seconds, minutes and hours...
What is your opinion on the Rolex CPO program which us done only through authorized dealer? They also list the prices over retail?
This is a program of BUCHERER so far and does not make any sense at all… it aims to help to bring unsold Rolex watches from the parallel markets after three years back to the “sources”. Don’t forget that there are up to two million new and unsold Rolex watches in the parallel markets… These CPO prices are even higher than elsewhere and the guarantee you get is just cosmetic … a nice marketing action IMHO though…
So it is confirmed the new Daytonas are actual 40mm vs old 38,5. There should be more content saying this so hopefully the demand on the old models comes down.
I hear you! 😜
Welcome improvements for the Daytona but for the price there are better finished movements from Omega, Zenith, JLC, IWC
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us ...
The photos from luxify are both of the old model Daytonas. There’s no side by side comparison of new and old
No, we are „only“ comparing steel and platinum … both the former version… with the Stress you have filming all the new watches this is something that must be done one day later this year…
Agree about the minor indexes. They should be 1/4 second ticks. My CdV has 1/3 seconds for its 3 Hz movement and it's very nice to see it stop right on the indexes.
It is 1/8th of a second the central second swipes over the dial and not 1/5 th... If you want to make a reading as it is you can't... I know a majority doesn't even care, but we are WatchAdvisor...
Great video. Thank you. I think some case backs don't need to be exposed too much competition out there. Great way to save on money on gold and platinum.
Thanks for sharing! That's what the Rolex fanboys always wanted... I personally could have lived without it though...
Last year this channel had the best coverage of Rolex releases. Hands on of every piece before anyone else. This year you guys have nothing, just stock photos 2 weeks later. What happened?
Offered time for filming was very limited and we therefore decided to film all the different novelties instead of showing all details ... Maybe you haven't seen it, but the majority of excellent pictures are still ours... Rolex only provided us one working sample, the platinum one, to film... Look close and you will see that the stock photos are limited to the historic ones and the calibre 4131... I hope you have seen the entire video meanwhile ... share some thoughts with us if you wish...
Did you watch the video meanwhile and did you see that these were our images? We film in 6K and you are not the first one to think/write that these are rendered pictures... in fact they are not, it is just our camera being that good...
I've been saying the same thing since the 3861 Speedmaster came out, Rolex needs to change the dial graduations. Until then, the modern Daytona will be a show watch, not a tool watch.
Did you ever watch our video about the new 3861 Speedmaster? th-cam.com/video/8JyPFaiRAcI/w-d-xo.html There I explained this little but important difference too… When I was still writing for the international watch magazine CHRONOS/WatchTime I criticized Omega so long selling all its dials with wrong graduation until VP Product Jean-Claude Monachon called me and said I give up, I will change all of them… the last one he did was the 3861 Speedmaster…
Lol I didn’t know that was because of you. Maybe Rolex will also listen. Patek Philippe needs to also.
Concerning Patek Philippe the situation is the following: Once during the launch of a new chronograph I explained that issue to father Philippe and son Thierry Stern... Philippe did not want to change the look of his dials (yes the look!), but Thierry did and does. So today all chronographs done by Thierry feature 3 dots, the ones going back to Philippe Stern do still feature 4 ...
Again such a great and useful video. Thank you Alexander
Thank you very much! I would of course have liked to show you even more details, but our filming time at Rolex was limited to only one hour and the amount of new watches was huge...
Alexander great video as always! Completely agree with the Rolex market today. For me the chronograph complication is reserved for Zenith. Cheers
Thanks for sharing! Most of the Daytona owners and potential buyers ONLY see the status of the chronograph and the artificial created hype ... No one is interested in the watch itself... What a shame!
@@WatchAdvisor Indeed. Unfortunately for the real enthusiasts...
@@quetz666 What a shame! This is what these greedy ADs have created...
Much agree about the second markings for the chrono. Good spot. The latest Moonwatch got this right. Thanks for another excellent and informative video. I agree not to support the grey market. I have noted my interest at an AD but don't mind if they never come through. There are other great watches out there!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! I keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏼 May I ask: what other great watches do you have in mind?
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks for asking. I still have a soft spot for the Longines Tuxedo 3-hand. I watched your review 2 years ago and mentioned it would be nice if it was offered in manual wind! Other watches I like are the Rolex 1908, Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 38mm with terra cotta dial, and the Moonwatch. I also quite like the champagne dial Grand Seikos like the quartz SBGX263.
Good choice 👍🏼 thanks for sharing!
@@WatchAdvisor It does makes sense when it comes to the chronograph seconds accuracy of 8 beats per second, however, if the markings in between the hour markers are changed to 3 stripes instead of 4 stripes, we would have trouble reading the precise minute of the time, which to me is definitely more important than the more precise chronograph seconds.
Great contents btw, keep it up!
Thank you very much for the video. Excellent display of the watches as always. Will you be releasing hands-on with the new Explorer 1 in 40mm? Many thanks
Yes! We are working on different videos….
@@WatchAdvisor Thanks for the reply! I look forward to that video 😊
Are the sides of the case on the new steel Daytona more slab sided compared to the previous version with the cusion case.
www.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/new-cosmograph-daytona ... if you scroll down a bit you will find a full 3D-animation of the new case that should answer your questions...
Alexander, I agree with you about the three lines vs four between seconds. However, in my opinion, they should’ve also taken the opportunity to go back to the vintage dial design/aesthetics, perhaps recreating the Big Red and Paul Newman dials with modern manufacturing and materials…and add the Glidelock clasp for Pete’s sake! They could even lume the markers and numbers on the ceramic bezel insert. Altogether, that would be the ultimate.
There is always room for improvements/changes … thanks for sharing! Technical things will happen the sooner or later, but Rolex bringing back one of these iconic dials… that would be it… also think about the rings on the outer side of the bezel, they could color them too…
Great review as usual! I’m glad they sort out the asymmetrical lugs and the thinner ring round the subdials makes the dial face looks bigger! I’m not a great fan of the steel ring round the ceramic bezel on the stainless steel or platinum models but somehow it seems to work on the gold models!
Since there is more contrast - yes! A design idea for the future: make colorful steel rings and accentuate the entire look of the chronograph…
Great video, but wish there were labels to help distinguish old vs. new watch and also maybe some arrows to point to the areas of where changes were made to be more precise. Also love the critique on the granulation great attention to detail and surprisingly what I look forward to most in your reviews of chronographs.
Thanks for your feedback, we thought it was clear anyway… The comparisons are always the „old“ steel versus platinum…
Thanks for sharing and clarifying!
👍 Hi Alexander, comprehensive landmark video..now I have a dilemma ..white gold Daytona on Oysterflex or white gold Patek 5226..?
If you can please compare both of them on your wrist 1:1 in different light conditions and then let your heart decide, it won’t lie…
@@WatchAdvisor Good answer..now all I need to do is get both of them in the same room…
That will be challenging! 😉
I just bought the white gold on oyster flex. Pateks are boring. They’re just a status symbol. Rolex is also but have innovation
@@jimsteinway695ha ha..take a look at Patek complications, not boring..
Thanks Alex, really top notch presentation .
😉🙏🏻 WA ... Where the watches are the stars!
Great job as always. Superb attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback! Any thoughts about the Daytona?
@@WatchAdvisor completely agree with your comments about purchasing the Daytona or any Rolex for that matter. I’ve been on waiting list forever for one as many of us are, unfortunately.
The question is: shall we burn money to support these greedy people? I don't think so!!!
I've been on the "wait list" for almost a decade now. Good thing I'm patient
OMG! I cant believe it!!! How crazy has buying a watch got? May I ask where you are based?
@@WatchAdvisor Toronto, Canada. I am not willing to buy countless datejusts or cellinis to get an allocation. I am going on vacation to a few eastern European countries soon and will see what happens there.
@@jchong416 Was in Toronto recently and just passed by the Rolex AD on Bloor Street for curiosity… hoped they don’t recognize me 🤣 it worked… so I politely asked for some Rolex watches to see what will happen and got a treatment if a beggar came to the store… was pretty shocked 😳 and left…
@@WatchAdvisor Toronto is a rude city. It doesn't make sense as we are not really a world class city or that important. I believe that Canada is only in the G7 due to being America's closest ally.
I apologize for your treatment in the AD. I have been there and the staff are not knowledgeable or helpful. They clearly are only there for a paycheque. I will not do business with them.
What's the minimum price on the list of your boutique? some boutique required to buy 3-4 watch for list on rolex daytona.
Very good video, thank you Alex!
Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback!
Thanks for this great video. Nice watches but I have to say because of all around the brand for me it's an absolute no go. But I have to admit the new caliber is really beautiful
Fair enough!
As soon as I bought my steel Daytona, I was disappointed to discern the lugs on the right were slimmer than those on the left. The response from Rolex UK was their cliche: They are within our tolerance.
That answer was pure blablabla… There is NO such huge tolerance on a Rolex watch… this was intentional… as shown in the pictures in our video… Does this still matter to you?
@@WatchAdvisor I see no reason for this imbalance; it did not exist on the precious metal cases.
Need some clarification on the caseback: going forward, will all rolex models switch to sapphire or will they keep the traditional steel cap?
Altough the movement looks great I would miss the iconic looking steel case back.
We will also present the Rolex “1908” with a see through case back… Then we will have to wait what happens next. No one knows, only Rolex does…
The newest evolution of this watch is perfect!!!
It just got better... and the irrational thing about it is, that all these fanboys don't even care...
Really? so it's fixed the legibility issue has it?
@@garyboyle695 only way to increase legibility is to increase case but it reduce versatility. Omega speedmaster at 42 and the new Grand Seiko tentagraph are phenomenal but their large. I really love the Grand Seiko it’s incredible!!!
Excellent. Did you see the change in side profile on the SS version compared to the old one? It looks like the gold version now and the lugs seems to have been corrected at well
Thanks for adding this little detail! If we all work together we will in the end find out what was changed… 🤣
Firstly, thanks for the review. They are nice indeed watches. But honestly due to the flippers and back door selling, it is utterly impossible to get one at msrp. I went through 30 Rolex ADs in Hong Kong and not even one Daytona for sale. Waiting for a Daytona is just not logical anymore. If you can’t get it, then buy something else or be happy with your money 😂.
Please read my comments I just posted above to better understand the actual situation…
The watches are the star of the video, but Alexander steals the show.
No, I do not! I am just the narrator… 😉
Beautiful watches. I do like the upgrade.
Thanks for sharing!
On the discontinued 1165xx Daytonas SS YG and TT all share the same asymmetrical, thin case, with curves and flush endlinks. All the full bracelets WG RG and Platona share the same symetrical, beefier case with larger crownguards and endlinks that are not flush. All the OF models share a similar case than full metal RG WG and PT.
Very nice video by the way!
Thanks for specifying… interesting read! Thanks for your kind feedback!
Excellent review, as always! Will there be a video for the 40mm Explorer? I’m dying to see how it wears and also what the dimensions are 😊
Yes, later this month…
Excellent presentation. Tasteful and logical evolution. Interesting history. But almost impossible to get from an AD unless you have a large value previous purchase history. Plus - try wearing these models in the usual crime hotspots around the world (start with London) and you’ll need security guards. Not just the most sought after Rolex with enthusiasts but criminals alike.
If that would be only sarcasm… 🥴
Been waiting for a proper video on the new Daytona, beyond thrilled it's from WA!
Thanks for sharing our passion and your kind feedback… Yes, I have not joined in the chorus of hyping this great watch…
great video… once again !!!
Thanks again! Thoughts about the watches?
@WatchAdvisor actually I can afford a steel daytona ... at retail ... but the AD list ... games ... and hell NO I will pay resell ... new movement now ... new beginning...
I hear you! Please keep us posted...
Excelente video Alexander.
En el reverso viene incluida la frase " DRIVE CAREFULLY"😂
Lo pregunto por el valor del mismo y la imposibilidad de conseguirlos.
Thanks for sharing our passion!
I enjoyed a lot your presentation but I just disagree about Rolex Price Tag. Those watches are overrated and I have a DJ 36mm and DD YG from better times now it’s almost impossible to get certain models and this will be a constant with this brand till don’t know when. Talking mass produced chronographs I prefer Zenith and Speedy Moonwatch. Thanks for such a great quality in your reviews. I will save some money for an IWC Doppelgraph instead of this new Daytona. Cheers Alexander !
Rolex watches are absolutely fair priced when you take the official Rolex list prices… it is on the parallel markets where the greedy business starts…
@@WatchAdvisor I used to buy my Rolex at Cancun AD with 10-15% off around 2008. Some years before Rolex asked to Cancun AD to get back all the SS Sport watches and mysteriously Rolex wait list started and price went very high. Yes, Rolex greedy business started everywhere…keep the great work for those stars our best youtuber host , Alexander.
I really hate the watch hype that is going on. just let me be able to buy watches without these insane waitlists and disgusting gray market prices.
The question is: shall we burn money to support these greedy people? I don't think so!!!
@@WatchAdvisor we shall not but some ppl support this. My only wish is to get an OP 36 mm yellow or tiffinay dial but that’s more than impossible according to my AD. They recommend to ask for a sub instead of any OP. LOL Money need to be putted somewhere else.
This watch is not just used for racing only, you can use her in scientific uses also.😂
❤
When you buy a watch you can use for whatever you want… just my two cents…
@@WatchAdvisor agreed
Tack!
Thanks 🙏🏻
The 126500 has slab-like sides and is reminiscent of Tudor. You will notice that Rolex rarely lets you get a glimpse of that angle in their press photos. The prior version is much nicer. Cheers!
Every single Daytona is beautiful and will never be outdated… same applies for the Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch…
Its practically identical to the 11 series symmetrical gold or PT case. Its nothing at all like a slab sided BB
Thanks for sharing!
To think when it first came out they couldn't give it away.
In 1963 this was not a bestseller indeed…
Can't wait for the Explorer 40 review! Keep up the great content, Alexander and company!
Will come next week... Thanks for your kind feedback and for sharing our passion...
good info
Thanks for sharing our passion!
@@WatchAdvisor keep up the good job
Alex, i agree with you that we should not buy from grey but on the other hand, I believe that this crazy condition wont end soon. And probably wont end forever, and become a new normal.. i heard Rolex will start to produce more watches in 2029 when new factory run, so thats probably our only chance. But are you sure that Rolex themself do not want this condition to keep going?? If they do, then a new factory will not make much different.
There are still around 2 million new and unworn Rolex watches on the parallel markets waiting for an idiot to buy them… what about bringing them back to the ADs where most of them came from? CPO is the trick some ADs try now… check my other comment to that subject…
@@WatchAdvisor which comment?
About CPO...
@@WatchAdvisor then I can confirm Rolex get involved in this craziness.
You are the star Alexander
Watchadvisor, where the watches are the stars… 😉
Alexander, can you please add the weight of the platinum version?
I don’t have it! Sorry! We filmed all the new Rolex watches during Watches and Wonders… the show was heavily overcrowded, + 10.000 people more attending than last year… time was limited we did what we could… for all these details we need to a second and third attempt later this year…
@@WatchAdvisor Understood. Thanks for letting me know.
Uncle Alexander is the best!
WatchAdvisor, where the watches are the stars!
"Rolex just wanted to sell a good chronograph for timing sport activities or races" and called it Cosmograph? That happened immediately after Breitling's Navitimer Cosmonaute made it to outer space and while Omega's Speedmaster was getting tested and approved by NASA for their space program. Also, it would not hurt to do some research on how Rolex was referring to the first reference 6239 as Le Mans. It didn't stick, and they tried again with Daytona. Anyway, nobody wanted those watches at the time and thus, Rolex made very few of them - that's why they are so rare.
I know the Cosmograph was almost unsellable when it hit the markets, the same applies to the Nautilus by the way…
Great video! Thanks. Of course, we really want to know what the actual case diameter is of the latest “40 mm” Daytona. I’ve heard it’s still 38.5 but we all want confirmation.
It must be more! they are now using the former bigger case of the platinum version for all of them and if it is not 40 it is for sure 39,5 or something like this...
But where you can buy it? Except gray market but how do I know if it’s real? Thanks
Isn’t it extremely sad that you have to ask this question? And there are so many Rolex ADs… 🥴
Everyone preorder in the boutique or on the list yet? :D
No need … there will be enough for all of us … 🤣
Didn’t it also get guidelock clasp too?
No! Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link…
Only the Oysterflex ones have glidelock.
please review the new Daytona "red 100"
Will not be to easy to get hands on… but nothing is impossible … it is noted… 😉
@@WatchAdvisor thank you:)
Greetings from Santa Barbara.
Thanks, greetings from Vienna!
What is the correct price for the platinum version?
Please visit www.Rolex.com to discover the CORRECT price in your country!
I have only seen it posted as “Price on request”, Thank you for this wonderful video by the way.
Really! How unpleasant! I will try to find out then... next week though... Easter Holidays...
Imagine having $80k to spend on a watch and choosing a Rolex lol. I love Rolex but they’re tool watches. No need to spend over $15k on one.
In the US you can’t get a Daytona. My AD said they don’t even keep a list for the Daytona. I got a Gold Daytona for just over list from a secondary market . Almost list price. So how do you get a Daytona when your AD says they only get 1 every 3-5 years
He lied to you! Did you believe that? Of course he gets many more Daytona chronographs than just one every 3-5 years…
Sorry Jim, being lied to is no fun.
My AD told me they get a few every year. Less than 10.
@@808Stevie Rolex manufacturers > 1.000.000 (some industry insiders already say 1.200.000) watches per year… and your AD only gets 10 Daytona chronographs… maybe he wanted to tell that he is only selling 10 through the front door … 🤦🏼♂️
My guy they literally have them sitting in the safe, they sale them to who they want
So the new 126500 dial is bigger than 116500?
Good question! I can’t answer - sorry! It might though… later this year we will try to find out more…
I really like the 🐼 but I will never able to buy it.
That’s very sad! Unfortunately! I can feel your passion…
Just out of interest what size is your wrist?
17 cm / 6,7 in
It is nice you give review about the Daytonas, but in terms of advising people not to buy from grey market, that’s just not right because people can do what they want.
Of course! If someone wants to burn money… Still I did and will also in the future speak up and tell my community not to do it…
Video from Explorer40?
Coming next week or so...
Thank you! 🙏
As always just keep doing great work! Well done!
Watches you will never have a chance to own.
Unfortunately! Thanks to greedy ADs and their associate flippers and resellers…
@@WatchAdvisor Indeed. The main reason.
How sad is this?
Unicorn 🦄 🦄 🦄 Watches
Good Luck trying to buy one 😧
Think out of the box if you can’t buy it… BUT please do never pay an artificial overprice for it….
Still illegible after 60-years.
What should Rolex change?
@@WatchAdvisor .... Contrast color hands. Less reflective sub dials. Basically, make it a Speedmaster.
I hear you! 😜
@@jjlad5037 then it would worth 3k
@@85etranger It's worth less now....despite what the punters are paying.
Lots of talk about new bling, does nobody really know that the Rolex Daytona chronograph was the favourite personal wrist watch of some Apollo-era NASA astronauts?
ROLEX still is the watch brand with the most models flown-in-space (Datejust, GMT-master, Submariner, Sea Dweller... Rolex Daytona 6263 was flown onboard Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1989 !
Thanks for sharing and I know who has been writing this...
The Speedmaster envy is real.
@@FFL3001 #MoonwatchUniverse My 1994 "25 years Apollo 11" Omega Speedmaster used as a daily beater, ran for almost 22 years without needing a service !
@@FFL3001 The Speedmaster was and is the official certified NASA watch... but astronauts and cosmonauts were and are wearing different watches during their missions...
@@WatchAdvisor I know, I know, but why can't Rolex people not let Omega have this one? The Cosmograph failed when NASA tested it. Just let it be.
The could’ve done a better job decorating the movement.
Rolex is not Patek Philippe! And that calibre is beautifully decorated! What is missing in your opinion?
if you're asian (specifically Chinese), you have to get the Rolex
The Rolex watches are popular around the globe and certain models of course do very much define your status... But one must be very careful, since too many good fakes are around and not every Rolex on a wrist is real one...
You should judge people by the content of their character and not race or ethnicity.
@@hoosiercoinreview6428 you never lived in the real world?