2017 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex Bracelet

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At Baselworld 2017, Rolex introduced a new Cosmograph Daytona (Reference #116518LN) equipped with their Oysterflex elastomer bracelet. Another material innovation that makes this configuration unique is the black Cerachrom bezel, featured on the 116500LN stainless steel Daytona introduced at the trade show last year. The 2017 Oysterflex Daytonas are available in yellow, white or Everose gold. 

2017 Yellow Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex Bracelet (photo: Rolex)
The Oysterflex elastomer bracelet was originally introduced on the Everose gold Yacht-Master (Reference # 116655) in 2015. It combines a super-elastic metal blade with high-performance black elastomer to provide both flexibility and reliability. On the 2017 Daytona it is fitted with either a yellow, white or Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp to prevent accidental opening. The clasp also features an Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to increase the length of the bracelet by 5mm.

Oysterflex Bracelet on 2017 Daytona (photo: Rolex)
The Oyster case of the Daytona measures 40mm in diameter and is sealed by a Triplock winding crown. It is waterproof up to 100 meters and has a power reserve of 72 hours. The champagne-colored dial has a sunray finish with black sub-dials displaying the chronograph functions. A 4130 self-winding mechanical movement powers the functions with a precision of -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

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11 Images of the Rolex Watches Introduced at Baselworld 2017

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Baselworld 2017
Baselworld 2017 opened to the public today and Rolex placed all of their 2017 model configurations on display. They are only visible through a glass display case, so the photos below represent the best I could do with my smartphone. Even though the watchmaker posted their main model updates onto their official website yesterday, I was surprised to see some of the alternate configurations shown in the display case. Click here for official photos and details on every 2017 Rolex model configuration.

Rolex Stand, Baselworld 2017
The photo above shows the Rolex Stand, familiar to those who attended the event last year. It follows the modern design aesthetic that the watchmaker's design team presented at the Oscars a month ago.

Rolex Sky-Dweller Display, Baselworld 2017
Perhaps the most surprising configurations presented are the Sky-Dweller models, now available on Oyster bracelets in Rolesor.

Rolesor Sky-Dweller Models on Oyster Bracelet, Baselworld 2017
The two-tone models above take from the classic Datejust aesthetic, with white, gold and black dials on steel cases with gold fluted bezels. Their Oyster bracelets are made from steel with yellow gold center links.

White Rolesor Rolex Sky-Dweller Display, Baselworld 2017 
Even more interesting is the white Rolesor Sky-Dweller with a blue dial. The dial display has been altered to feature luminescent baton-shaped hour markers, replacing the white gold roman numerals on past configurations.

Rolex Daytona on Oysterflex Bracelet, Baselworld 2017
I was expecting the Oysterflex bracelet to make a splash this year, but I did not anticipate it on the Daytona model. The yellow, white and rose gold Daytona models now feature black Cerachrom bezels and black rubber Oysterflex bracelets.

Rolex Yacht-Master II, Baselworld 2017
The Yacht-Master II models shown above are relatively unchanged, save for their hands and hour markers at 12 and 6 o'clock.

Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary, Baselworld 2017
The Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary model features a 43mm case, a Cyclops magnifying lens over the date aperture and the name colored in red.

Blue and White Rolesor Display, Baselworld 2017
In the photo above, the white Rolesor Datejust models are positioned next to the new Sky-Dweller in the same material configuration.

Yellow Gold Display, Baselworld 2017
The yellow gold display shown above features Lady-Datejust models next to Day-Dates and the yellow gold Sky-Dweller.

Ice Blue Platinum Display, Baselworld 2017
Rolex maintains the combination of Ice Blue dials with their platinum models, shown above for men and women with and without diamond settings.

Blue Oyster Perpetual Display, Baselworld 2017
The blue Oyster Perpetual model configurations shown above feature displays similar to the Explorer model. Blue and white seems to be the most common color configuration of the year, replacing the Everose gold that dominated past presentations.

Oyster Perpetual Display, Baselworld 2017
The Oyster Perpetual models shown above feature a variety of dials, including a dial similar to that of the Z-blue Milgauss.

Click back in the next week for more a more detailed look at the new configurations presented by Rolex at this year's Baselworld 2017 trade show. They have shown a desire to diversify their stainless steel product offerings, something that falls in line with luxury watch sales figures from the past year.

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New Rolex Model Configurations Introduced at Baselworld 2017

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Ahead of Baselworld opening to the public on March 23rd, Rolex has released images and information about their new 2017 models. Some of their choices are surprising, namely the yellow gold ceramic Daytona on Oysterflex and the gem-set Yacht-Master 40, but most of the updates fit into their current collection without upsetting the general aesthetic. 

2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary 43mm

2017 Rolex 43mm Sea-Dweller (photo: Rolex)
The Sea-Dweller model celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Rolex up-sized its case to 43mm, added a Cyclops magnifying lens for the first time, added a 3235 movement and colored the name on the dial in red. learn more

2017 Rolex Yacht-Master II

2017 Rolex Yacht-Master (photo: Rolex)
The 904l stainless steel Yacht-Master II model received subtle design changes to make it more in line with their other professional models. The hands have been upgraded with 18ct white gold Chromalight hands with their signature Mercedes hour hand. The hour markers at 12 and 6 o'clock have also been upgraded from small squares to standard triangular and rectangular shapes. learn more

2017 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex Bracelet

2017 Rolex Daytona on Oysterflex (photo: Rolex)
The 2017 Rolex Daytona in yellow gold now features a Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex bracelet. This is an interesting design choice, taking elements of last year's stainless steel model and adding the rubber bracelet introduced on the Yacht-Master model. learn more

2017 Two-Tone Rolex Sky-Dweller

2017 Rolex Sky-Dweller Rolesor on Oyster Bracelet (photo: Rolex)
Perhaps the most changed in terms of design, the 2017 Sky-Dweller looks more like a Datejust than the original Sky-Dweller model. The dial now features baton-style hour markers with Chromalight luminescence. The 24-hour sub-dial is now colored in gold to match the dial and it now features a Rolesor configuration with an Oyster bracelet. learn more

2017 Rolex Datejust 41

2017 White Rolesor Datejust 41 (photo: Rolex)
The 2017 Datejust 41 features a 904l middle case with an 18ct white gold fluted bezel. This white Rolesor configuration is powered by a 3235 movement. learn more

2017 Gem-Set Rolex Yacht-Master 40

2017 Gem-Set Yacht-Master 40 (photo: Rolex)
The 2017 Yacht-Master 40 features a gem-set bezel with rainbow colors. This configuration retains the Everose case, black dial and black Oysterflex bracelet characteristic of the original Yacht-Master 40 introduced a few years ago. learn more

2017 Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

2017 Lady-Datejust 28 (photo: Rolex)
The 2017 Lady-Datejust 28 has also been introduced in a white Rolesor configuration. This version is on an Oyster bracelet and powered by a 2236 movement. learn more

2017 Rolex Cellini Moonphase

2017 Rolex Cellini Moonphase (photo: Rolex)
The 2017 Rolex Cellini Moonphase is by far the most aesthetically pleasing of the new offerings. With a moonphase indicator at 6 o'clock and a date display around the circumference of the dial, this model harkens back to classic vintage Rolex models. The Everose gold case is complemented perfectly by the brown alligator leather strap. This model also features a folding Crownclasp is 18ct gold. learn more

Click back tomorrow for photos from the Rolex stand at Baselworld 2017!

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