Rolex has just rolled out some stunning new versions of their classic watches, giving them a whole new vibe. It's like they've hit refresh on some of their all-time favorites!
The new Rolex watches of 2024 are all about mixing cool stuff like different materials, textures, and colors. These fresh watches are all about finding the perfect blend between how they work and how they look, between being super functional and super stylish, and between sticking to what's classic and trying out new things: a symphony of style.
Every detail in these watches reflects a dedication to quality and rare craftsmanship, down to the smallest touches like the artful dials.
In this article, explore all you need to know about the 2024 Rolex releases.
GMT-Master II
Rolex debuts two new Oystersteel GMT-Master II versions with two-tone Cerachrom bezel inserts with platinum coating and a choice of Oyster or Jubilee bracelets. The black lacquer dial features a green 'GMT-Master II' inscription, matching the 24-hour hand.
Powered by calibre 3285, it accurately displays dates, dual time zones, and time. The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, like all Rolex watches, is certified as a Superlative Chronometer, guaranteeing top-notch performance.
The GMT-Master, initially for professionals, became a favorite among travelers for its distinct design and dual-time capability. Evolving into the GMT-Master II, it offers enhanced technical features like independent hour hand adjustment and simultaneous display of two time zones with a synchronized date.
Day-Date
Rolex introduces new iterations of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36, highlighting intricately crafted dials. Day-Date 40 debuts ombré dials in slate, featuring faceted Roman numerals and index hour markers in pink gold and transitioning from center color to deep black. These dials continue Rolex's design legacy, crafted meticulously with black lacquer for a seamless gradient transition.
A Day-Date 40 in 18 ct white gold flaunts a first-ever pearlized white mother-of-pearl dial adorned with ten baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers.
Day-Date 36 introduces faceted Roman numerals and index hour markers, expanding options with white lacquer and blue-green dials featuring diamond accents. Meticulously crafted elements undergo seven operations before dial placement; trapeze-cut diamond bezels debut on Day-Date 36 in 18 ct Everose gold.
Day-Date 40 and Day-Date 36 feature Rolex's in-house caliber 3255, renowned for precision, power reserve, and reliability, incorporating innovative technologies like the Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring for enhanced performance.
Perpetual 1908
Rolex Perpetual 1908 introduces a dial crafted through guillochage, honoring classic watchmaking with brand creativity. It features Arabic numerals, faceted markers, and hands similar to 18-carat gold versions. It's paired with a brown alligator leather strap and Dualclasp.
Equipped with calibre 7140, it showcases Rolex Côtes de Genève on bridges and a cut-out oscillating weight, displaying small seconds, hours, and minutes. This model, named '1908' in tribute to Rolex's inception year, embodies the perpetual collection's essence with its refined design.
With a 39 mm platinum case, transparent back, and scratchproof sapphire crystal, it's water-resistant up to 50 meters. The movement, calibre 7140, features the patented Chronergy escapement, Syloxi hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers, ensuring superior performance. Covered by Superlative Chronometer certification, it guarantees precision and reliability with a daily rate deviation of −2 /+2 seconds.
Deepsea
Rolex introduces a distinctive edition of the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea, crafted in 18 ct yellow gold for the first time, featuring a blue ceramic bezel insert and a blue lacquer dial with 'DEEPSEA' in powdered yellow. It showcases a ceramic compression ring within the Ringlock system, enhancing waterproofness through innovative engineering.
Powered by calibre 3235, this divers' watch displays date and time accurately. As with all Rolex timepieces, the Deepsea holds the Superlative Chronometer certification, guaranteeing exceptional wrist performance.
Daytona
Rolex launches two new exquisite versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, featuring contrasting natural mother-of-pearl dials adorned with eight diamonds along with three Chromalight hour markers.
Fashioned in 18 ct white gold, the watches boast a bezel set combined with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds. One of them comes with a flexible Oysterflex bracelet and shows off a classy white mother-of-pearl dial with sleek black counters.
Meanwhile, the other one rocks an Oyster bracelet and sports a chic black mother-of-pearl dial with crisp white counters. The arrangement of materials optimizes color intensity and contrast, requiring a meticulous and technically demanding manufacturing process.
Sky-Dweller
Rolex unveils two new 18 ct gold versions of the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, each adorned with a Jubilee bracelet, a first for this traveler's watch in precious metal. One variant, in 18 ct Everose gold, offers a slate dial, while the other, crafted from 18 ct yellow gold, features an intense white dial.
Equipped with calibre 9002, this timepiece showcases the Ring Command system and Superlative Chronometer certification, ensuring top-notch performance. The Jubilee bracelets, incorporating ceramic inserts, are fitted with an Oysterclasp, offering convenience and elegance to the wearer.
The movement features a nickel-phosphorus escapement resistant to magnetic fields, a blue Parachrom hairspring for stability and shock resistance, Rolex-designed Paraflex shock absorbers, and an optimized ball-bearing oscillating weight.
