The 2023 "Ice Blue Daytona" uses a ceramic bezel with 950 platinum trim, which enhances the luxurious texture of the bezel. With the same diameter, the new platinum trim makes the ceramic bezel more slender. The one-piece ceramic outer ring and ceramic word ring developed by Rolex are not only scratch-resistant, but also less susceptible to environmental influences. This high-tech ceramic word ring is made of special chemicals and is extremely difficult to corrode. The 40 mm Oyster case is cast in 950 platinum, and the crown and shoulder guards have also been optimized and adjusted. The new Daytona's small chronograph dial scale ring has also been optimized, making it more refined and thinner.
The watch is water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet), and the brand uses its own special tool to screw the finely fluted bottom cover to seal the case. The three-button lock winding crown has a triple waterproof system. Like the chronograph buttons, it is firmly screwed to the case. The crown shoulder guard is integrated with the middle case to protect the winding crown and give the movement the best protection.
The Rolex three-link Oyster strap is sturdy and reliable, and it is the strap that is most often matched with the Oyster Perpetual series. The Oyster bracelet of the Cosmograph Daytona is equipped with a folding Oyster safety clasp to prevent the buckle from being accidentally opened. The Oyster strap is equipped with the easy-adjust link extension system developed by Rolex, and the wearer can easily extend the strap by about 5 mm. The transparent back is one of the highlights of the new Daytona, and this is the first time that a Rolex professional model (sports model) adopts this design. The screw-down caseback, made of the same 950 platinum as the case, is embedded with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal with finely fluted edges.
The watch is equipped with the Rolex 4131 movement that debuted for the first time. The structure of the movement has been greatly innovated, and the number of components has been reduced to make it more reliable. The 4131 movement uses Rolex's patented Chronergy escapement system, which is made of nickel-phosphorus alloy and is not disturbed by high-intensity magnetic fields. The automatic rotor is equipped with improved ball bearings, and the 4131 movement adopts a perpetual automatic winding system, and the movement is wound by the perpetual rotor. With the efficient cooperation of the structure of the barrel and the escapement system, the dynamic storage can reach 72 hours.
