With it comes an updated movement, and a few nods to older references that we’ve been asking for, as well a surprise or two along the way. The new Daytona design replaces all existing references with a new base collection that spans from steel; yellow Rolesor; yellow, white, and Everose gold; and of course, platinum. Each receives an updated 4131 automatic movement which finally brings stuff like the Chronergy escapement to the collection. It also gets an openworked oscillating weight, which, for the first time ever on a Daytona, is visible through an exhibition caseback on the platinum anniversary reference.
At a glance, the new Daytona doesn’t look all that different from the outgoing references. This is very much an iteration of the same concept that’s been evolving since 1953 best swiss watches replica. The most immediately apparent departure from the prior generation is the thickness of the rings surrounding the sub dials, the shape of the hour markers, and the bezel construction. They add up to a notably different vibe that presents a slightly jarring take on the dial design thanks to the altered proportions.
This jives with the ‘Zenith’ Daytona 16520 last seen in the ’90s, and of course all prior references. This is a small change that makes a big difference in not just the overall aesthetic, but also in the legibility of a dial that’s been rightly criticized for its sub-par legibility in the past.
It’s the same story with the precious metal references that can be paired with ceramic bezels, which is still limited to those on with Oysterflex straps, other than the single platinum reference best swiss watches replica. It’s worth noting the shape of the bezel on full precious metal examples gets a polished chamfer at its edge, creating a similar contrast as seen on this insert. It was the same story with the prior generation.
Inside, the new Daytona receives the new 4131 automatic chronograph movement, an update to the outgoing 4130 movement that was also first introduced in 2000 (though has received myriad updates since). The 4131 gets the Chronergy escapement with its oscillator mounted to their Paraflex shock absorbers. Notably, Rolex states that they’ve reduced the number of components in the chronograph mechanism to improve wear to improve the long term reliability.
You can read into this as you’d like, but it’s certainly something that’s been broadly requested by some buyers for many years. Another thing that’s been asked of the Daytona? A bigger case. Mercifully, rolex replica luxury watches have kept the Daytona in it’s near perfect 40mm frame, though I wouldn’t be surprised to find the exact dimensions skewing one way or another.
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