Oyster Perpetual

Oyster Perpetual
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OYSTER PERPETUAL
DAY-DATE 40
22
OYSTER PERPETUAL
LADY-DATEJUST 28
32
OYSTER PERPETUAL
YACHT-MASTER
38
OYSTER PERPETUAL
44
OYSTER PERPETUAL
DATEJUST
PEARLMASTER 39
50
NEW ROLEX MOVEMENT
CALIBRE 3255
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Day-Date 40
THE
SUPERLATIVE
CHRONOMETER
ROLEX IS INTRODUCING THE NEW GENERATION OF ITS MOST PRESTIGIOUS MODEL,
THE OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE, FEATURING A MODERNIZED DESIGN
WITH A 40 MM CASE AS WELL AS A NEW MECHANICAL MOVEMENT, CALIBRE 3255,
WHICH SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR CHRONOMETRIC PERFORMANCE.
THE NEW DAY-DATE REDEFINES THE STATUS OF SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER,
ESTABLISHED BY ROLEX IN THE LATE 1950S, WITH CRITERIA FOR ACCURACY
ON THE WRIST THAT ARE TWICE AS EXACTING AS THOSE FOR AN OFFICIALLY
CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER.
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228206
WORN BY MORE PRESIDENTS,
LEADERS AND VISIONARIES
THAN ANY OTHER WATCH.
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PRECISION CRITERIA TWICE
AS EXACTING AS THOSE FOR
AN OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
CHRONOMETER.
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MATERIAL
950 platinum
BEZEL
Smooth
DIAL
Ice blue,
diagonal motif
DIAMETER
40 mm
THE DAY-DATE
REPRESENTS
THE SUMMIT OF
THE ROLEX ART
OF WATCHMAKING.
The new Day-Date is presented
in 950 platinum or 18 ct yellow,
white or Everose gold versions,
with a variety of elaborate new
dials, veritable signatures of its renewal.
T H E P R E S I D E N T S ’ WAT C H
A symbol of excellence and prestige, ­e xclusively
in gold or in platinum, the Day-Date has always
represented the summit of the Rolex art of watchmaking. When it was launched in 1956, the Day-Date
built on the three pillars of Rolex. It was the first
waterproof and self-winding chronometer wristwatch
to offer a modern calendar with an
­instantaneous day display, spelt out
in full in a window on the dial in
addition to the date. The exceptional precision, reliability, legibility and presence
of this prestigious model have made it the ultimate
status watch. The Rolex Day-Date has been worn by
more presidents, leaders and visionaries than any
other watch. It is highly distinctive, in particular
thanks to its emblematic President bracelet with
an evocative name that, together with the eminent
figures who have worn it, ensured the Day-Date
became known as the “presidents’ watch”.
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228235
RECOGNIZABLE
AT A GLANCE
WITH ITS EMBLEMATIC
PRESIDENT BRACELET.
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A MODERN CALENDAR
WITH AN INSTANTANEOUS DAY DISPLAY,
SPELT OUT IN FULL IN ADDITION
TO THE DATE.
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MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold
BEZEL
Fluted
DIAL
Sundust, stripe motif
DIAMETER
40 mm
CALIBRE 3255,
A S U P E R L AT I V E C H R O N O M E T E R
A CONSUMMATE
DEMONSTRATION
OF ROLEX
TECHNOLOGY AT
THE FOREFRONT
OF WATCHMAKING.
The new Day-Date is equipped
with a new-generation movement,
calibre 3255, entirely developed and manufactured by
Rolex for a superlative level of performance. Certified
as a Swiss chronometer by COSC (Swiss Official
Chronometer Testing Institute), it is tested a second
time by Rolex after being cased to ensure that in
everyday use it satisfies Rolex’s criteria for precision,
which are twice as exacting as those for an officially
certified chronometer. This control
of the final precision of the assembled watch is carried out using a
methodology and high­­-technology
equipment specially developed by Rolex.
This self-winding mechanical movement is at the
forefront of the art of watchmaking. A consummate
demonstration of Rolex technology, with 14 patents,
it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision,
power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism,
ease of use and reliability.
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228238
DEMONSTRATING ROLEX’S
UNIQUE EXPERTISE IN
THE ART OF DIAL MAKING.
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A NEW CONCEALED
ATTACHMENT BENEATH THE
BEZEL ENSURES SEAMLESS
VISUAL CONTINUITY BETWEEN
BRACELET AND CASE.
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MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold
BEZEL
Fluted
DIAL
Champagne,
sunray finish
DIAMETER
40 mm
NEW
FACETED AND
DECONSTRUCTED
ROMAN NUMERAL
HOUR MARKERS.
T ha n k s to a ne w ba r rel
­a rchitecture and the patented
Chronergy escapement’s superior
efficiency, the power reserve of
calibre 3255 extends to approximately 70 hours.
E M B L E M AT I C N E W D I A L S
In its new form, the Day-Date stands out with a
range of elaborate new dials, a singular combination
of high-technology and traditional know-how.
Thin, laser-etched motifs are
applied to a traditional sunray
finish for a particularly sophis­
ticated effect. New faceted
and deconstructed Roman numeral hour markers,
with individually hand-positioned elements, underscore the masculinity of this charismatic model.
Demonstrating Rolex’s unique expertise in the art
of dial making, these new watch faces are exclusive
to the new Day-Date.
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228239
EXCEPTIONAL
PRESENCE AND PRESTIGE:
THE ULTIMATE STATUS WATCH.
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FUNDAMENTAL GAINS
IN TERMS OF PRECISION,
POWER RESERVE, RESISTANCE
TO SHOCKS AND MAGNETISM,
EASE OF USE AND
RELIABILITY.
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oyster perpetual
day-date 40
Reference (case – bracelet):
228206 – 83416
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
950 platinum, polished finish
BEZEL
Smooth
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Ice blue, diagonal motif on sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
18 ct white gold appliques, Chromalight
HANDS
18 ct white gold, Chromalight
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures,
unrestricted rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
President, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
950 platinum, polished centre links, satin-finished
outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
ESCAPEMENT
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and
escape wheel
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
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oyster perpetual
day-date 40
Reference (case – bracelet):
228235 – 83415
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Fluted
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Sundust, stripe motif on sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
18 ct pink gold appliques, Chromalight
HANDS
18 ct pink gold, Chromalight
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures,
unrestricted rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
President, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold, polished centre links, satin-finished
outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
ESCAPEMENT
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and
escape wheel
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
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oyster perpetual
day-date 40
Reference (case – bracelet):
228238 – 83418
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Fluted
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Champagne, sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
Bevelled deconstructed Roman numerals
in 18 ct yellow gold
HANDS
18 ct yellow gold
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures,
unrestricted rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
President, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished centre links, satin-finished
outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
ESCAPEMENT
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and
escape wheel
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
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oyster perpetual
day-date 40
Reference (case – bracelet):
228239 – 83419
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct white gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Fluted
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3255, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Silver, quadrant motif on sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
Bevelled deconstructed Roman numerals
in 18 ct white gold
HANDS
18 ct white gold
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous day and date in apertures,
unrestricted rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
President, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct white gold, polished centre links, satin-finished
outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
ESCAPEMENT
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and
escape wheel
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
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Lady-Datejust 28
ARCHETYPE
OF A FEMININE
CLASSIC
ROLEX IS INTRODUCING THE NEW GENERATION OF ITS OYSTER PERPETUAL
LADY-DATEJUST MODEL, FEATURING A REDESIGNED CASE ENLARGED TO 28 MM AND
CALIBRE 2236, A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT FITTED WITH A ROLEX-PATENTED SYLOXI
HAIRSPRING IN SILICON FOR SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETRIC PERFORMANCE.
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THE 18 CT GOLD SHINES
WITH SPECIAL RADIANCE
THANKS TO THE HIGH-PURITY
ALLOYS CREATED BY ROLEX.
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MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold
BEZEL
Set with
44 brilliant-cut
diamonds
DIAL
Chocolate,
diamond-set
hour markers
BRACELET
President
DIAMETER
28 mm
THE MIDDLE CASE
IS CRAFTED FROM
A SOLID BLOCK
OF 18 CT GOLD CAST new dials, a singular combination
The new Lady-Datejust’s preciBY ROLEX IN ITS
sion on the wrist satisfies criteria
of high-­
t echnology and trad­­
that are twice as exacting as
itional know-how. The unique
OWN FOUNDRY.
those for an officially certified
chronometer. The model is offered in 950 platinum
or in 18 ct yellow or Everose gold with new dials,
veritable signatures of its renewal.
E M B L E M AT I C N E W D I A L S
The new Lady-Datejust stands out for its elaborate
colour effect on some dials is
created in a dual process by printing a very fine motif
on a traditional sunray finish. New, gem-set hour
markers enhance the elegance and femininity of this
exquisite model. These new watch faces demonstrate
Rolex’s unique expertise in the art of dial making,
and are exclusive to the new Lady-Datejust.
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NEW DIAMOND-SET
HOUR MARKERS
ENHANCE THE ELEGANCE
AND FEMININITY OF
THIS EXQUISITE MODEL.
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MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold
BEZEL
Fluted
DIAL
Silver colour,
sunray finish
BRACELET
Jubilee
DIAMETER
28 mm
A SUPERLATIVE
LEVEL OF
CHRONOMETRIC
PERFORMANCE,
UNPARALLELED
ON A LADIES’
WATCH.
GOLD BY ROLEX
The 18 ct gold of Rolex watches
shines with a special radiance.
This is due to the high-purity
alloys created by the brand in its own foundry and
the meticulous care with which they are cast before
being formed, machined and polished in its workshops. Everose, an exclusive pink gold alloy patented
by Rolex, owes its unique colour to its special composition that preserves the pink colour over time.
CALIBRE 2236,
A S U P E R L AT I V E C H R O N O M E T E R
The new Lady-Datejust is equipped with calibre 2236,
a new-generation self-winding mechanical movement
entirely developed and manu­
factured by Rolex. Equipped with
the Syloxi hairspring in silicon
patented by Rolex, it offers a superlative level of chronometric performance, unparalleled
on a ladies’ watch. Certified as a Swiss chronometer
by COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing
Institute), it is tested a second time by Rolex after
being cased to ensure that in everyday use it satisfies
Rolex’s criteria for precision, which are twice as
exacting as those for an officially certified chronometer. This control of the final precision of the
assembled watch is carried out using a methodology
and high-technology equipment specially developed
by Rolex.
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oyster perpetual
lady-datejust 28
Reference (case – bracelet):
279135 RBR – 83345
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
28 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Set with 44 brilliant-cut diamonds
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
2236, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Chocolate, sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
9 diamonds in 18 ct pink gold “star” settings,
IX in 18 ct pink gold set with 8 diamonds
HANDS
18 ct pink gold
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
BRACELET
OSCILLATOR
President, three-piece solid links
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Syloxi hairspring in silicon with patented geometry
Balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via two gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
JEWELLING
TYPE
MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold, polished centre links,
satin-finished outer links with polished edges,
ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 55 hours
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oyster perpetual
lady-datejust 28
Reference (case – bracelet):
279166 – 83346
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
28 mm
MATERIAL
950 platinum, polished finish
BEZEL
Domed
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
2236, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Silver, sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
9 diamonds in 18 ct white gold “star” settings,
IX in 18 ct white gold set with 8 diamonds
HANDS
18 ct white gold
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
BRACELET
OSCILLATOR
President, three-piece solid links
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Syloxi hairspring in silicon with patented geometry
Balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via two gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
JEWELLING
TYPE
MATERIAL
950 platinum, polished centre links,
satin-finished outer links with polished edges,
ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 55 hours
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oyster perpetual
lady-datejust 28
Reference (case – bracelet):
279178 – 63348
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
28 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Fluted
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
2236, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Silver, sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
18 ct yellow gold appliques, Chromalight
HANDS
18 ct yellow gold, Chromalight
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Syloxi hairspring in silicon with patented geometry
Balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via two gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
Jubilee, five-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished centre links,
satin-finished outer links with polished edges
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 55 hours
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Yacht-Master
A CHIC, SPORTY
AND TECHNICAL
WATCH
ROLEX IS INTRODUCING A NEW BLACK AND 18 CT EVEROSE GOLD VERSION
OF ITS NAUTICAL OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER, FITTED EXCLUSIVELY WITH
THE INNOVATIVE OYSTERFLEX BRACELET DEVELOPED AND PATENTED BY ROLEX.
THIS TECHNICAL BRACELET COMBINES IN A SINGULAR WAY THE ROBUSTNESS AND
RELIABILITY OF A METAL BRACELET WITH THE FLEXIBILITY, COMFORT AND AESTHETICS
OF AN ELASTOMER STRAP. AT ITS CORE LIES A SUPERELASTIC METAL BLADE
OVERMOULDED WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE BLACK ELASTOMER.
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IN BLACK AND
18 CT EVEROSE GOLD,
FITTED EXCLUSIVELY
WITH THE INNOVATIVE
OYSTERFLEX BRACELET.
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NEW CERACHROM
BEZEL INSERT
IN BLACK CERAMIC
WITH POLISHED
RAISED NUMERALS
ON A MATT
BACKGROUND.
This new Yacht-Master is offered
in two sizes: 40 mm and a new
37 mm diameter. Its Oyster case
in 18 ct Everose gold includes a
rotatable bezel fitted with a new Cerachrom insert
in black ceramic with polished raised numerals on
a matt background. This finish underscores the
similar contrast between the polished 18 ct Everose
gold watch case and the matt black of the Oysterflex
bracelet, dial and Cerachrom insert.
resembles a rubber strap, while
its resistance is com­p ar­a ble to
that of a metal bracelet. For
enhanced comfort, the inside of
the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented
longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the
watch on the wrist. The bracelet is fitted with
an 18 ct Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp that
prevents accidental opening.
NEW OYSTERFLE X BR ACELET
The new Cerachrom insert in black ceramic fitted in
the rotatable bezel is true to the Yacht-Master’s
identity. The raised numerals and graduations with
a highly polished finish stand out clearly against a
matt background, allowing the wearer to easily read
elapsed times of up to 60 minutes. The matching
The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterf lex bracelet,
­developed and patented by Rolex, offers a sporty
alternative to the metal bracelets without comprom­ising robustness, waterproofness or reliability.
Aesthetically and in its suppleness and comfort, it
CERACHROM BEZEL AND BLACK DIAL
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MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold
BEZEL
60-minute graduated
rotatable
Black Cerachrom
insert in ceramic
BRACELET
Oysterflex, flexible
metallic blades
overmoulded with
high-performance
elastomer
DIAMETER
40 mm
THE CHROMALIGHT
DISPLAY OFFERS
EXCEPTIONAL
LEGIBILITY BOTH IN
THE DAYLIGHT AND
IN THE DARK.
black dial – a first for this model –
contrasts sharply with the broad
Chromalight hands and hour
markers filled with a luminescent
material emitting a long-lasting blue glow.
This display offers exceptional legibility both in
the daylight and in the dark.
forms an integral part of the
middle case. The crystal, with a
Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy
reading of the date, is made of
virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof
Oyster case provides optimal protection for the
high-precision movement.
T H E WAT E R P R O O F O Y S T E R C A S E
CA LI B R E S 313 5 A N D 2 2 3 6
The Yacht-Master’s Oyster case, guaranteed
­waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a
paragon of robustness, proportion and elegance.
The middle case is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct
Everose gold, cast by Rolex in its own foundry. Its
fluted case back and the winding crown – fitted with
the Triplock triple waterproofness system – screw
down securely against the case. The crown guard
The new 40 mm Yacht-Master is equipped with
calibre 3135 and the 37 mm version with calibre 2236,
two self-winding mechanical movements entirely
developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex
Perpetual movements, 3135 and 2236 are certified
Swiss chronometers, a ­designation reserved for
high-precision watches that have passed the Swiss
Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests.
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oyster perpetual
yacht-master 40
Reference (case – bracelet):
116655 – Oysterflex bracelet
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case,
screw-down case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct Everose gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel
with matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic,
polished raised numerals and graduations
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
CROWN GUARD
Integral part of the middle case
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3135, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
JEWELLING
Black, matt finish
HOUR MARKERS
Highly legible Chromalight appliques
(long-lasting luminescence) in 18 ct pink gold
HANDS
18 ct pink gold, Chromalight
BRACELET
TYPE
Oysterflex
MATERIAL
Flexible metal blades overmoulded with
high-performance elastomer
CLASP
Oysterlock folding safety clasp in 18 ct Everose gold
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 48 hours
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Oyster Perpetual
THE
QUINTESSENTIAL
OYSTER
ROLEX PRESENTS NEW VERSIONS OF ITS QUINTESSENTIAL OYSTER PERPETUAL MODEL,
INTRODUCING AN ENTIRELY NEW 39 MM SIZE AS WELL AS EXCLUSIVE NEW DIALS
FOR THE 26, 31 AND 34 MM SIZES. THESE NEW VERSIONS JOIN THE 31 AND 36 MM
OYSTER PERPETUALS UNVEILED IN 2014, CREATING AN ENTIRE FAMILY OF DIFFERENT
SIZES AND ATTRACTIVE DIAL COLOURS FOR A MODEL THAT AFFORDS
FULL ACCESS TO THE ROLEX LEGEND.
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114 3 0 0
THE DIRECT DESCENDANT OF
THE ORIGINAL OYSTER LAUNCHED IN 1926,
THE FIRST WATERPROOF WRISTWATCH
IN THE WORLD AND THE
FOUNDATION ON WHICH ROLEX HAS
BUILT ITS REPUTATION.
OYSTER PERPE TUAL 39
904L STEEL
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THE OYSTER
PERPETUAL
FEATURES ALL THE
FUNDAMENTAL
ATTRIBUTES OF
THE OYSTER
COLLECTION.
The Oyster Perpetual is the
purest expression of the Oyster
concept, hav ing no other
function than a reliable and
accurate time display. This watch is the direct
descendant of the original Oyster launched in 1926,
the first waterproof wristwatch in the world and the
foundation on which Rolex has built its reputation.
It comprises the renowned Rolex waterproof Oyster
case and Manufacture mechanical self-winding
Perpetual movement. An officially certified chronometer, the Oyster Perpetual is endowed with all
the fundamental attributes of the Oyster collection.
This timeless model stands out
with its eye-catching new dials
in elegant and sporty colours.
WAT E R P R O O F A N D R O B U S T O Y S T E R C A S E
The Oyster Perpetual’s Oyster case, guaranteed
waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is
a paragon of robustness and reliability. The characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from
a solid block of particularly corrosion-resistant 904L
steel. The fluted case back is hermetically screwed
down with a special tool that grants only Rolex
watchmakers access to the movement. The winding
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MATERIAL
904L steel
BEZEL
Domed
DIAL
Dark rhodium,
sunray finish
DIAMETER
39 mm
THE WATERPROOF
OYSTER CASE IS
A PARAGON
OF ROBUSTNESS
AND RELIABILITY.
crown, fitted with the Twinlock
double waterproofness system,
screws down securely against
the case. The crystal is made of
virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof
Oyster case provides optimal protection for the
high-­precision movement.
of Rolex movements ensure
exceptional performance. Each
movement is a certified Swiss
chronometer, a designation
reserved for high-­precision watches that have passed
the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute
(COSC) tests.
CA LI B R E S 313 2 , 313 0 A N D 2 2 31
S E C U R E A N D C O M F O R TA B L E
According to its size, the Oyster Perpetual is
equipped with either calibre 3132, 3130, or 2231,
three self-winding mechanical movements entirely
developed and manufactured by Rolex. The
high-quality design, manufacture and fine-tuning
OYSTER BR ACELET
The Oyster Perpetual is paired with a solid-link
904L steel Oyster bracelet, which is very secure and
comfortable to wear. It is equipped with a folding
Oysterclasp designed by Rolex.
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oyster perpetual 39
Reference (case – bracelet):
114300 – 70400
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
39 mm
MATERIAL
904L steel, satin finish
BEZEL
Domed
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3132, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
Dark rhodium, sunray finish, blue hour transfer
HOUR MARKERS
PRECISION
Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
Bâton appliques in 18 ct white gold, 18 ct white gold
appliques with phosphorescent material at 3, 6 and
9 o’clock
FUNCTIONS
HANDS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
JEWELLING
18 ct white gold with phosphorescent material
BRACELET
TYPE
Oyster, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
904L steel, satin-finished with polished edges
CLASP
Folding Oysterclasp
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 48 hours
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Datejust Pearlmaster 39
THE ART OF
GEM-SETTING
AT ROLEX
ROLEX IS INTRODUCING THREE EXCEPTIONAL NEW VERSIONS OF THE OYSTER
PERPETUAL DATEJUST PEARLMASTER IN A NEW 39 MM SIZE. THESE 18 CT YELLOW
OR WHITE GOLD MODELS MASTERFULLY COMBINE ROLEX’S WATCHMAKING
ART WITH THE CAPTIVATING NATURAL CHARMS OF GOLD AND COLOURED GEMSTONES.
THESE EXQUISITE JEWELLERY WATCHES, WHICH INCORPORATE THE NEW
CALIBRE 3235, ARE DISTINGUISHED BY A RESPLENDENT BEZEL SET WITH
A COLOUR GRADIENT OF 48 BAGUETTE-CUT SAPPHIRES – BLUE TO FUCHSIA PINK
ON THE 18 CT WHITE GOLD VERSION; BLUE TO GREEN, OR ORANGE TO YELLOW
ON THE 18 CT YELLOW GOLD VERSIONS.
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8 6 3 4 8 S A B LV
RESPLENDENT WITH A COLOUR
GRADIENT OF 48 BAGUETTE-CUT
SAPPHIRES: BLUE TO FUCHSIA PINK,
BLUE TO GREEN, OR ORANGE
TO YELLOW.
O Y S T E R P E R P E T U A L D AT E J U S T P E A R L M A S T E R 3 9
1 8 C T Y E L L O W G O L D
“ FA N CY G R EEN ” S A PPH I R E B E Z EL
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SAPPHIRES AND
DIAMONDS
ARE SELECTED
ACCORDING
TO RIGOROUS
CRITERIA.
These three models with “fancy
pink”, “fancy green” and “fancy
orange” sapphire bezels are
offered with coloured dials featuring a diamond-set 6 and 9, or in versions with
fully paved dials and diamond-set bracelets.
MASTERFUL GEM- SETTING
To be worthy of being set on a Rolex watch,
sapphires and diamonds are selected according to
rigorous criteria and then set in keeping with the
finest trad­­itions to ensure the most intense radiance.
Rolex has its own gemmology laboratory, where
experienced specialists check the quality of precious
stones using state-of-the-art equipment. The gems
are then entrusted to the in-house master gemsetters, experts in the art of exalting the stones’
natural lustre. Rolex also has its own foundry,
which creates 18 ct yellow,
white and Everose gold alloys
from the purest raw materials.
From casting the gold to shaping
and polishing it, the entire process is conducted
with extreme care in the brand’s workshops in order
to respect Rolex standards of quality. Thanks to such
comprehensive in-house expertise and stringent
benchmarks at all stages of production, Rolex
gem-set watches shine w ith incomparable
magnificence.
CALIBRE 3235,
A S U P E R L AT I V E C H R O N O M E T E R
The new Datejust Pearlmaster is equipped with a
new-generation movement, calibre 3235, entirely
developed and manufactured by Rolex for a super­
lative level of performance. Certified as a Swiss
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MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold
BEZEL
Set with a blue
to green gradient
of 48 baguette-cut
sapphires
DIAL
Olive green,
sunray finish
DIAMETER
39 mm
THE PEARLMASTER
BRACELET ADDS
TO THE WATCH’S
DISTINCTIVE
CHARACTER AND
PROVIDES MAXIMUM
COMFORT.
chronometer by COSC (Swiss
Official Chronometer Testing
Institute), it is tested a second
time by Rolex after being cased
to ensure that in everyday use it satisfies Rolex’s
criteria for precision, which are twice as exacting as
those for an officially certified ­c hronometer. This
control of the final precision of the assembled watch
is carried out using a methodology and high-­
technology equipment specially developed by Rolex.
This new self-winding ­mechanical movement is at
the forefront of the art of watchmaking. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology with
14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of
precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism,
ease of use and reliabilit y.
Thanks to a new barrel architecture and the patented Chronergy escapement’s
superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3235
extends to approximately 70 hours.
PERFECTION THROUGH TO THE BRACELET
With delightfully rounded solid links in 18 ct gold,
the Pearlmaster bracelet contributes to the watch’s
distinctive character and offers the wearer maximum
comfort. It is equipped with a concealed Crownclasp
that is both elegant and functional.
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oyster perpetual
datejust
pearlmaster 39
Reference (case – bracelet):
86348 SABLV – 42748
CASE
TYPE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down
case back and winding crown)
DIAMETER
39 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished finish
BEZEL
Set with a blue to green gradient
of 48 baguette-cut sapphires
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire
Cyclops lens over the date, double anti-reflective
coating
WATERPROOFNESS
100 metres (330 feet)
MOVEMENT
DIAL
CALIBRE
COLOUR
3235, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding
via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Superlative Chronometer:
official COSC certificate + Rolex chronometer tests
Olive green, sunray finish
HOUR MARKERS
8 diamonds in 18 ct yellow gold settings,
6 and 9 in 18 ct yellow gold each set with 16 diamonds
HANDS
18 ct yellow gold
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with unrestricted
rapid-setting
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
BRACELET
TYPE
Pearlmaster, five-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct yellow gold, polished finish, ceramic inserts
CLASP
Concealed folding Crownclasp
ESCAPEMENT
Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork
and escape wheel
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
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Calibre 3255
NEW-GENERATION
ROLEX
MOVEMENT
ROLEX IS INTRODUCING CALIBRE 3255, A NEW-GENERATION MECHANICAL
MOVEMENT THAT SETS NEW STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE
CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WATCH MOVEMENT: PRECISION, POWER RESERVE,
RELIABILITY, RESISTANCE TO SHOCKS AND MAGNETISM, AS WELL
AS THE EASE AND CONVENIENCE OF ITS ADJUSTMENT.
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PRECISION
Twice as great as that
of an official chronometer
AUTONOMY
Approximately 70 hours
(+50 %)
CHRONERGY
ESCAPEMENT
EFFICIENCY
+15 %
PATENTS
14
NEW
COMPONENTS
> 90 %
A COMPELLING
EXAMPLE
OF AVANT-GARDE
WATCHMAKING
TECHNOLOGY.
Calibre 3255’s criteria for precision
in everyday wear are twice as
exacting as those for an officially
certified chronometer. Its superlative accuracy is tested by Rolex after the movement
has been cased, using high-technology equipment
and an exclusive methodology that simulates the
conditions in which a watch is actually worn.
Its power reserve extends to three days (approximately 70 hours), representing an increase of
24 hours (or 50 per cent) compared to that of
the previous generation. This means that the watch
will easily continue to run over a weekend without
needing to be rewound.
The movement is impervious to magnetic interference
beyond the values which are encountered in daily life.
The new movement’s resistance to
shocks and its reliability have
been optimized at the level of
its overall architecture as well as
its individual components, and through the use
of high-­p erformance lubricants developed and
synthe­sized in-house.
Calibre 3255 offers enhanced convenience of adjustment and winding – faster and more efficient
self-winding, distinct easy-­to-sense positions on the
winding stem, unrestricted calendar correction at
any time and very precise time setting.
F O U R T E E N PAT E N T S
A compelling example of avant-garde watchmaking
technolog y, this self-w inding mechanica l
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ROLEX SETS
A NEW LEVEL
OF CHRONOMETRIC
PRECISION WITH
CRITERIA
SURPASSING
THOSE OF COSC.
movement is entirely developed
and manufactured by Rolex.
It is backed by 14 patents and a
number of innovative technological solutions relating not only to component design
but also to processes involving new technologies that
push back the limits of current production methods.
More than 90 per cent of the movement parts have
been redesigned and optimized, from those that
produce and store energy (self-winding module and
mainspring) to the regulating organ responsible for
precision (oscillator), the gear train and the escapement. The escapement, which transmits the impulses
required to maintain the oscillator’s steady beat, is
enhanced by a major innovation patented by Rolex
under the name Chronergy.
CHRONERGY ESCAPEMENT
Rolex engineers devised and
patented a new ­escapement that
optimizes the efficiency of the
Swiss lever escapement, the standard in Swiss
watchmaking, but which has seen only limited technical evolution over the last 50 years. While favoured
by watchmakers for its great reliability, the Swiss
lever escapement has always suffered from low
efficiency, relaying to the oscillator barely more than
a third of the energy it receives from the mainspring
via the gear train.
The result of extensive research, the geometry of
the new Rolex Chronergy escapement improves
the efficiency of this key component by 15 per cent.
Almost half of the increased power reserve of
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calibre 3255 can be ascribed to the escapement
itself. Made of nickel-­phosphorus, the Chronergy
escapement is, furthermore, insensitive to magnetic
interferences.
S U P E R L AT I V E C H R O N O M E T E R T E S T S
E XCLUSIVE TO ROLE X
With this new-generation movement, Rolex sets a
new level of chronometric precision with criteria
surpassing those of COSC (Swiss Off icial
Chronometer Testing Institute). Rolex has developed a new methodology and high-technology
equipment to test the precision of its Superlative
Chronometers with tolerances that are twice as
exacting as those for official certification, and
under conditions that simulate the wearer’s real-life
experience. These exclusive chronometric tests complement the official COSC certification, to which all
Rolex movements continue to be submitted
systematically, and are carried out not on the movements alone, but on the assembled watches after the
movements have been cased.
A specific test protocol was designed by Rolex
following large-scale statistical studies to determine
the actual conditions of daily wear. As a result, the
Rolex chronometers equipped with movements
tested according to this new methodology demonstrate superlative precision on the wrist.
AN INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGE
The exceptional performance of calibre 3255 is the
result of years of research and development on
horological components by Rolex engineers. It is
also made possible by the Manufacture’s in-house
e xpertise, covering all processes involved in
­
movement production. This know-how has
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CALIBRE 3255:
NEW STANDARDS
OF PERFORMANCE.
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PRODUCTION
METHODS THAT
PUSH BACK
THE BOUNDARIES
IN TERMS
OF PRECISION.
pushed back the boundaries
of production methods in terms
of precision and tolerances,
leading to enhanced component
quality and perform­ance. For example, through high-­
precision machining, the thickness of the walls of
the barrel has been reduced by 50 per cent, resulting
in a more than 10-hour gain in autonomy. The
synthetic ruby pallet stones on the new Chronergy
escapement’s pallet fork measure a mere 125 microns,
50 per cent less than those of the previous gener­ation.
A threefold enhancement in the poise of the oscillator
balance wheel was made possible thanks to precision
­manu­facturing. High-technology ­procedures are
also used, such as LiGA (micro­manu­facturing
by electro­­forming) to produce
the paramagnetic pallet fork
and escape wheel of the new
Chron­­ergy escapement.
A E S T H E T I C H E R I TA G E
Calibre 3255 benefits from new, updated aesthetics,
both in the shape and arrangement of the bridges as
well as in their meticulous, traditional decoration.
The aesthetics have evolved while preserving the characteristic features of Rolex Perpetual movements, such
as the red reversing wheels of the self-winding module,
the golden yellow sinks, and the traversing balance
bridge. Calibre 3255 consequently remains firmly
in the aesthetic lineage of Oyster watch movements.
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