
GMT-Master II in Everose RolesoI

GMT-Master II in 18-carat Everose gold One of the most anticipated launches at Baselworld 2018 took place at the Rolex booth where the new Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II was finally unveiled. The consummate globetrotter’s watch retains its travel principles: Local time is told through conventional hour, minute and seconds hands while an arrow-tipped hand tells time in a second time zone. Rather than trail the hour hand on its twice-daily sweep of the dial, the second time zone hand encircles the dial just once a day, in correspondence with the 24- hour markers on the bezel.
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 Beautifully employing precious stones is the new generation of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31. Redesigned case sides and lugs as well as the firsttime use of the calibre 2236 in this series give the model a contemporary look and improved efficiency and precision. When the Datejust was introduced in 1945, it was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display a date on the dial at 3 o’clock and consolidated within a single case all the major innovations Rolex had contributed to the modern wristwatch until then. Aesthetically, it has spanned eras and its enduring codes have secured it as an evergreen favourite in any collection. Its latest interpretations showcase the watchmaker’s effortless versatility in addition to its dexterity with diamonds, as seen in the seamless studding of all bezels. The slender 31mm cases are crafted from a solid block of 18-carat white, yellow or Everose gold. The white gold version encases a mother-of-pearl dial studded with 10 diamonds to mark the hours. Exceptions are 12 o’clock, where the Rolex crown emblem holds court, and 3 o’clock, where the signature date window sits across all Datejust 31 models. White gold hands keep time and this entire ensemble is framed within a solid white gold bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds. Yellow gold gives similar form to the second version; only malachite is used for the dial to provide beautiful contrast. The Rolex logo and date window again mark 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock respectively, while six and nine are in yellow gold Roman numerals set with diamonds. Finally, Everose gold plays upon its faint blush to fashion the most feminine of the Datejust 31 timepieces. Within the glittering ring of stones that bless the bezel is a pink gold dial paved with 262 diamonds and inlaid with pink mother-of-pearl butterflies. Each variation features protective sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens over the date for easy reading and is secured with a President bracelet which benefits from a concealed attachment system. Where Datejust 31 manipulates precious stones to evoke subtle beauty, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona parades them in all their glory. This cult classic, a motorsport icon since 1963, gets a scintillating makeover with the same dazzling display of boldness it is known for on racetracks

Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in Everose gold
Petrina Fernandez is a senior writer with Options at The Edge Malaysia This article appeared in Issue 834 (June 11) of The Edge Singapore. Subscribe to The Edge now