The watch industry's largest new product trade fair, "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024," will be held from April 9 to April 15, 2024. Formerly known as "SIHH (Salon de Genève)," the fair will attract attention from around the world, with Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Japan's world-famous Grand Seiko also participating, following its 2023 anniversary.
This time, we would like to focus on and introduce the major new models from Rolex announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024!
Cosmograph Daytona
In 2023, the Daytona underwent a full model change with the in-house chronograph movement being updated to "Cal. 4131". A dial variation of shell, a natural material that was discontinued in 2021, was added, and it is now available in 18KWG (white gold), 18KYG (yellow gold), and 18KRG (rose gold).
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | 18KWG |
| Dial | Black Shell | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KWG | bracelet | 18KWG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 4131 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- With the installation of the new caliber, a crown mark has been added between SWISS and MADE at the 6 o'clock position.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 10,103,500 yen
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | Cerachrome |
| Dial | Ice Blue | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KWG | bracelet | Oysterflex |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 4131 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
-The bracelet uses Oysterflex.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 8,858,300 yen
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | Trapeze Cut Diamond |
| Dial | Steel, diamond-set dial | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KWG | bracelet | Oysterflex |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 4131 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- 11P bucket diamonds are used for the index.
- With the installation of the new caliber, a crown mark has been added between SWISS and MADE at the 6 o'clock position.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 16,503,300 yen (white gold)
・Domestic suggested retail price: 16,503,300 yen (Everose Gold)
・Domestic suggested retail price: 16,192,000 yen (yellow gold)
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | 18KYG |
| Dial | Golden, diamond-set dial | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KYG | bracelet | 18KYG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 4131 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- With the installation of the new caliber, a crown mark has been added between SWISS and MADE at the 6 o'clock position.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 17,274,400 yen
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | 18KERG |
| Dial | Sanddust, diamond-set dial | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KERG | bracelet | 18KERG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 4131 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
- With the installation of the new caliber, a crown mark has been added between SWISS and MADE at the 6 o'clock position.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 17,762,800 yen
GMT-Master II
In 2023, the GMT-Master II "Ref. 126713GRNR" was released with a gray/black ceramic bezel insert and yellow Rolesor, and the "Ref. 126718GRNR" was released in 18KYG (yellow gold).This year, the new model was released with a new gray/black bezel, following the design of the "Ref. 116710LN", which used the corporate color, which was discontinued in 2019, for the "GMT-MASTER" letters and GMT hand.
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | Cerachrome |
| Dial | black | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3285 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
-Features an oyster bracelet.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,540,000 yen
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | Cerachrome |
| Dial | black | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3285 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- Features a jubilee bracelet.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,569,700 yen
Sea-Dweller Deep Sea
The long-awaited yellow gold model of the Deep Sea has finally arrived. The dial and bezel are blue, the edges of the indexes and the "DEEPSEA" lettering are gold, and the "SEA-DWELLER" lettering at 6 o'clock has been removed. The "Ref.136660" D-BLUE dial and black dial have also undergone minor changes.
| Case diameter | 44mm | Bezel | Cerachrome |
| Dial | blue | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KYG | bracelet | 18KYG |
| Waterproof | 3,900m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3235 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- The back cover is made of satin-finished RLX titanium.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 7,510,800 yen
Sky-Dweller
In 2023, the Sky-Dweller will also transition to a new reference movement, replacing the Cal. 9001 with the Cal. 9002. This year, the 18KERG (Everose Gold) and 18KYG (Yellow Gold) models will feature a Jubilee bracelet.
| Case diameter | 42mm | Bezel | 18KYG |
| Dial | black | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KYG | bracelet | 18KYG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 9002 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
-Dial colors available are black, champagne, and white.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 7,066,400 yen
| Case diameter | 42mm | Bezel | 18KERG |
| Dial | Bright Black, White | Luminous | Chromalight |
| material | 18KERG | bracelet | 18KERG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 9002 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
-Dial colors available are slate, chocolate, blue-green, and white.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 7,482,200 yen
Day Date
The Day-Date also entertains us by using a variety of materials for the dial. New additions include "Slate Ombre" and the first "White Shell" for the Day-Date 40.
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | 18KERG |
| Dial | Slate Ombre | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KERG | bracelet | 18KERG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3255 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
・Domestic reference price: 5,985,100 yen・Domestic reference price: 8,459,000 yen (bezel pave diamonds)
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | 18KERG |
| Dial | White Shell | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KERG | bracelet | 18KERG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3255 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
・Domestic reference price: 6,770,500 yen・Domestic reference price: 9,244,400 yen (bezel pave diamonds)
| Case diameter | 36mm | Bezel | 18KERG |
| Dial | Blue Green | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KERG | bracelet | 18KERG |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3255 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- A bucket diamond index face has been added to the sunray finish dial.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 6,103,900 yen (fluted bezel)
・Domestic suggested retail price: 8,237,900 yen (bezel and pave diamonds)
・Domestic suggested retail price: 11,511,500 yen (bezel and bucket diamonds)
| Case diameter | 36mm | Bezel | PT |
| Dial | Blue Ombre Roman | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | PT |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 3255 | Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
- Roman indexes have been added to the indexes that were previously only available in diamond specifications.
・Domestic reference price: 8,325,900 yen・Domestic reference price: 12,725,900 yen (bezel and bucket diamonds)
Perpetual 1908
With the discontinuation of the Cellini, the Perpetual 1908 was released as a new dress watch in 2023. 1908 was the year the name Rolex was registered as a trademark, and this model is named after that memorable year.
| Case diameter | 39mm | Bezel | PT |
| Dial | Ice Blue | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | alligator |
| Waterproof | 100m | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 7140 | Power reserve | Approximately 66 hours |
- The ice blue dial is decorated with a rice grain guilloche motif.
- Alligator straps are available in matte brown and matte black.
-Uses a see-through case back, which is rare for a Rolex.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 4,370,300 yen
summary
What did you think.
There had been rumors about the Yacht-Master II for some time, but I was a little surprised to hear that the Daytona Le Mans and the Datejust palm and fluted motifs were all discontinued. I was also very impressed by the fact that many high-priced, luxurious diamond bezel models were added to the solid gold Daytona and Day-Date models.
The number of dial variations for the Day-Date has increased, but the only professional model made of stainless steel is the GMT-Master II, which seems a bit sad. There was no discontinuation of Pepsi or addition of Coke, as rumored on the streets. (laughs)
We will continue to report on the new models announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, so stay tuned.
see you!