Rolex has introduced two exceptional timepieces: the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in a new Jubilee gold alloy with a green aventurine dial, and the Cosmograph Daytona in Rolesium with a white Grand Feu enamel dial. Both models are off-catalog releases marking innovations in materials and design. The launches coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case.
Rolex unveiled the Day-Date 40 reference 228235JG, crafted from Jubilee gold, its first in-house developed 18K gold alloy blending tender yellow, warm gray, and soft pink tones. The 40mm case, measuring 12mm thick, features a fluted bezel and President bracelet, paired with a bright green aventurine dial adorned by 10 baguette-cut diamond hour markers. Powered by the Calibre 3255 automatic movement, it offers a 70-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer precision of ±2 seconds per day. Priced at $62,700, the watch is available as an off-catalog model only. Rolex introduced the Cosmograph Daytona reference 126502 in Rolesium, combining Oystersteel for the mid-case and bracelet with platinum for the bezel frame and case back ring. It includes a display case back and an anthracite Cerachrom bezel made from a new zirconia-tungsten carbide composite, featuring a redesigned tachymeter scale. The white Grand Feu enamel dial has applied indexes with white lume and red 'Daytona' lettering. Equipped with the Calibre 4131, it provides a 72-hour power reserve and ±2 seconds precision. This model retails for $57,800 as another off-catalog piece. These releases highlight Rolex's push into proprietary alloys and special chronographs amid the Oyster case centenary.