Rolex Daytona Artisans De Geneve Stainless Steel Watch Black Ceramic Bezel Watch
$850
The Rolex Daytona reimagined by Artisans de Genève is a study in purposeful transformation. The signature black ceramic bezel replaces the standard tachymeter ring with a material prized for its scratch resistance and deep, non-reflective finish, giving the Daytona a darker, more assertive presence on the wrist. The stainless steel Oyster case retains its iconic 40mm silhouette while the contrast between the cool brushed and polished steel surfaces and the matte ceramic creates a visual tension that is unmistakably modern. Artisans de Genève is known for its meticulous bespoke modifications applied to Rolex references, and this Daytona is no exception. Every component that departs from the original specification is executed with the same tolerances and finishing standards expected of the base movement — the calibre 4130 — ensuring that the horological integrity of the watch is never compromised. The ceramic bezel insert is fitted with the same precision as the case itself, and the dial retains its three-register chronograph layout with crisp, legible sub-dials that anchor the composition. This is a watch for the collector who finds the standard Daytona too familiar. It carries the mechanical credibility of one of the most celebrated chronograph movements in production, wrapped in a customisation that signals genuine connoisseurship rather than mere acquisition. Whether worn at a circuit, a boardroom, or a private dinner, the Artisans de Genève Daytona commands attention without demanding it.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN — Artisans de Genève Custom Edition |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 4130, Self-Winding Mechanical Chronograph |
| Case Material | Oystersteel (904L Stainless Steel) |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.4mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black with Three White Lacquer Chronograph Sub-Dials |
| Bracelet Material | Oystersteel Oyster |
| Bracelet | with Brushed and Polished Finish |
| Clasp Type | Oysterlock Safety Folding |
| Clasp | with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extension |
| Bezel | Artisans de Genève Black Ceramic Tachymeter |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph with 1/8 Second Precision |
| Additional Functions | 30-Minute Counter at 3 O’Clock, 60-Second Counter at 9 O’Clock, 12-Hour Counter at 6 O’Clock |
| Water Resistance | 100 Metres (330 Feet) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Hour Markers and Hands with Extended Blue Glow |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Luxury Sport Chronograph, Bespoke Customisation |
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