Originally created as a chronograph wristwatch for racecar drivers, the Rolex Daytona has evolved into a sophisticated luxury timepiece. One of the ways that Rolex has elevated the Daytona from a utilitarian tool watch to a striking statement piece is through the use of exquisite stone dials, alongside precious metals and gemstones.
Discerning collectors hold a unique appreciation for hard stone dialed watches. These timepieces achieve a level of desirability that comes from recognizing the dedicated craftsmanship and meticulous effort poured into creating each one.
An excellent example of this technique is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Blue Sodalite Diamond Dial 116519. Original Rolex diamond hour markers and 18k white gold Arabic numerals add to the exclusivity of this timepiece.
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Model: Rolex Daytona White Gold Sodalite Stone Diamond Mens Watch
Reference: 116519
Production year: 2007
Case size: 40 mm
Case material: 18k White Gold
Bezel: 18k White Gold
Dial: Original Rolex factory blue Sodalite dial with diamond hour markers
Bracelet: Blue leather strap with 18K white gold deployant clasp
Movement: Rolex Caliber 4130 officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding chronograph movement
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About the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Blue Sodalite Diamond Dial 116519
This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref 116519 is an extremely rare iteration of the Crown’s signature racing watch. Produced in 2007, this timepiece proudly showcases the characteristic elements of the collection, including the 40mm case, intricately engraved tachymeter bezel, and the renowned self-winding Caliber 4130 movement.
Beneath its guise of a steel case, this Rolex Daytona actually boasts an 18k white gold construction, evident in its gleaming polish and substantial weight when worn on the wrist.
But what truly sets it apart is a stunning blue dial made of sodalite stone. Sodalite is a rich, royal blue material used as an ornamental gemstone. Various shades of blue will often be present in a single gemstone, which is invariably veined with markings – making each sodalite dial unique from each other.
Crafting a hard-stone dial is a meticulous and time-consuming process that encompasses delicately slicing a pristine stone into thin fragments and fitting them onto a brass base. With such a challenging process, only a limited number of dials are successfully created, making stone dials a highly-sought after detail among collectors.
On the dial, we find three recessed chronograph registers and Arabic numeral quarter markers (15, 30, and 45) fashioned in 18k white gold. Brilliant-cut original Rolex factory diamonds with 18k white gold surrounds sit on the rest of the hour markers. This highlights Rolex’s ability to work with the delicate nature of sodalite, and their mastery of precision engineering.
Inside beats the brand’s first in-house self-winding chronograph Caliber 4130, a highly reliable movement that has stood the test of time.
The flawless combination of colors and materials is completed with a blue leather strap, which fastens effortlessly with an 18k white gold deployant clasp.
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The sodalite dial elevates the allure and prestige of the Rolex Daytona, attracting discerning collectors who appreciate the combination of exquisite craftsmanship and the natural beauty of stone materials.
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