Rolex novelties 2022
The "Watches & Wonders" Geneva takes place from 30.03-05.04.2022. We give you an overview of the exciting new products from our brand partners.
Rolex is unveiling its latest creations: watches that shine the light of optimism and innovation on the watchmaking world. In its perpetual quest for excellence, Rolex constantly enhances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblematic timepieces. They are an invitation to push boundaries, to reach ever higher. With, as always, the same promise of outstanding quality thanks to the company’s complete, in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise.
Air‑King The sky’s the limit
A tribute to explorers of the skies, the new‑generation Air‑King invites wearers to take command of their own destiny.
The watch has a resolutely professional appearance, its redesigned case sporting straight sides and a winding crown guard, as well as a subtle line of light along the middle case.
Inspired by aircraft instruments, the model’s emblematic dial, introduced in 2016, has been refreshed. It offers perfect balance and improved legibility, thanks to the addition of a “0” before the “5” on the minutes scale.
The hands, the triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock, as well as the 3, 6 and 9 numerals contain an optimized luminescent material. The legibility of the display is further enhanced by a crystal with an anti-reflective coating.
The new-generation Oyster Perpetual Air-King is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement that, with a Chronergy escapement, is at the forefront of watchmaking technology.
GMT‑Master II Chasing new horizons
An original version of the GMT-Master II with the crown on the left side of the case and a green and black bezel.
This new edition of the watch echoes the GMT-Master created in 1955 which accompanied the advent of commercial flight. Adjustments were needed to move the winding crown to the left side of the watch case and the date aperture to 9 o’clock. Changes were also required to the process of measuring the precision of the watch during final testing.
The Cerachrom bezel insert combines green and black in an original colour pairing reserved for this watch. Its 24-hour graduation enables the time in a second time zone to be read in association with the distinctive green, triangle-tipped 24-hour hand.
The Chromalight display, with optimized luminescent material, and the new crystal with anti-reflective coating offer enhanced legibility in all conditions.
This new version of the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is equipped with calibre 3285, which was launched in 2018 on this range. Robust and reliable, this cutting-edge movement offers excellent chronometric performance.
The GMT-Master II with the crown on the left is available with an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.
Yacht-Master 42 Glowing with new brilliance
An original refinement to an emblematic sailing timepiece: the Yacht-Master 42 is available in 18 ct yellow gold.
This unique gold alloy is created and cast at the brand’s foundry in Geneva, Switzerland. It offers unparalleled resistance, making the new Yacht-Master 42 an unbeatable ally on the open seas.
Its Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with an Oysterlock safety clasp, also in 18 ct yellow gold, which prevents accidental opening, as well as the Rolex Glidelock extension system that enables the wearer to adjust the length of the bracelet quickly and easily.
The black lacquer dial with hour markers in simple geometric shapes, the crystal with an anti-reflective coating and the optimized Chromalight display combine to provide excellent legibility in any circumstances.
The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 is equipped with calibre 3235, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.
Datejust 31 - A classic, reimagined
A splash of colour. A poetic shimmer. A sense of everlasting spring.
The floral-motif dials of the new Datejust 31 are bursting with fresh energy and full of promise, combining three different finishes – sunray, matt and grained.
High-technology finishing techniques were required to create this motif, a shining example of refined dial-making expertise. The textural effects are further enhanced by 24 diamonds of varying sizes, which illuminate the centre of each flower.
The Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 is offered in three versions: a white Rolesor version – combining Oystersteel and white gold – with an azzurro-blue, floral-motif dial, a fluted bezel and an Oyster bracelet; an 18 ct yellow gold version with an olive-green, floral-motif dial, a bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds and a President bracelet; and an Everose Rolesor version – combining Oystersteel and Everose gold – with a silver, floral-motif dial, a bezel set with 46 brilliant-cut diamonds and a Jubilee bracelet.
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