Description
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126599TSA White Gold – Silver Sheen Obsidian Dial – Sapphire Bezel
Overview
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126599TSA is an exceptional off-catalog creation, blending high-jewelry gem-setting with the legendary Daytona chronograph. Crafted in 18K white gold, it showcases a rare silver sheen obsidian dial with baguette-cut blue sapphire hour markers and a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut sapphires. Diamonds on the lugs and case sides elevate its brilliance, making it one of the most exclusive Daytona references ever produced.
Design & Materials
- Case: 18K white gold, 40 mm, Oyster construction with screw-down pushers and Triplock winding crown.
- Bezel: Factory-set with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires in a radiant gradient.
- Dial: Natural silver sheen obsidian with baguette-cut blue sapphire hour markers; chronograph sub-dials with refined contrasting rings.
- Bracelet: 18K white-gold Oyster bracelet with solid three-piece links and Oysterlock safety clasp.
- Gem-setting: Case and lugs enhanced with brilliant-cut diamonds for additional brilliance.
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
- Water Resistance: 100 meters / 330 feet.
Movement
- Caliber: Rolex manufacture 4131, self-winding mechanical chronograph.
- Functions: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands; small seconds at 6 o’clock; chronograph with 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock; stop-seconds for precise time setting.
- Oscillator: Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring; Paraflex shock absorbers.
- Winding: Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours.
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer (−2/+2 sec/day after casing).
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 126599TSA
- Collection: Cosmograph Daytona
- Case: 18K white gold, 40 mm
- Bezel: 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires
- Dial: Silver sheen obsidian with sapphire hour markers
- Bracelet: Oyster, 18K white gold; Oysterlock safety clasp
- Crystal: Sapphire
- Water Resistance: 100 m / 330 ft
- Movement: Calibre 4131, automatic, ~72-hour power reserve
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Rolex presentation box and international warranty
Prestige & Value
The Daytona 126599TSA transcends the boundaries of traditional watchmaking, uniting Rolex chronograph mastery with gemstone artistry. With its sapphire-set bezel, obsidian dial, and diamond embellishments, this reference represents a grail-level treasure for collectors seeking both performance and absolute rarity.
