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Louis Erard Unveils the Limited-Edition Gravée Main

Since 2021, Louis Erard has been redefining the boundaries of Métiers d’Art, from Grand Feu enamel and guilloché to wood marquetry, and soon, gold wire inlay. Now, Gravée Main opens a new chapter, paying tribute to one of the oldest crafts in watchmaking hand engraving.
Gravée Main represents a new milestone in Louis Erard’s Métiers d’Art series. This limited edition of 99 unique timepieces places hand engraving at center stage, with every metal element entirely engraved and finished by hand, a meticulous process that requires more than 50 hours of work. 

Introducing New Aesthetic for The Iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

The famous chronograph gets two new releases with diamonds and mother of pearl dials

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which is arguably the most famous chronograph in the world, gained a huge popularity among watch enthusiasts, as it tells a story of innovation, style, and a strong connection to the world of motorsports since its name is taken from the Daytona race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. 

Amidst the flurry of novelties unveiled by Rolex during Watches & Wonders 2024, the "Le Mans" White Gold Daytona has been discontinued, and it's now been replaced by a yellow gold version. However, that's not all for the Daytona; Rolex is releasing two versions of the Cosmograph Daytona. One features a white dial with black counters, while the other showcases a reverse dial with a black disk and white counters. 

What both timepieces have in common is the mother-of-pearl tri-compax counters and dials, and their 18k white gold 40 mm case, accentuated by a bezel adorned with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds and 8 diamonds on the indices. The new Cosmograph Daytona is powered by caliber 4131, an automatic movement with a Perpetual rotor, operating at 28,800 vph (4Hz), and offering 72 hours of power reserve.

The white version comes with an Oysterflex bracelet and a price of AED 251,000, while the other comes with an Oyster bracelet and a price of AED 286,300.

For more information please visit Rolex’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
  1. Reference: (Black dial) 126579RBR, (White dial) 126589RBR
  2. Case: 18k white gold, 36 brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel, screw-down crown, screw-down case back 
  3. Diameter: 40m
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: mother-of-pearl dial, white dial with black counters or black dial and white counters, tri-compax, 8 diamond indices 
  6. Movement: caliber 4131, in-house, Superlative Chronometer certified, automatic, COSC certified, 47 jewels
  7. Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds
  8. Power reserve: 72 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) / -2/+2 seconds per day
  10. Bracelet / Strap:  Oysterflex bracelet or Oyster bracelet 
  11. Availability: permanent line 
  12. Price: (white dial) AED 251,000 / (black dial) AED 286,300

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