Sir Alex Ferguson – Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Legendary former Scottish manager Sir Alex Ferguson is wearing a 40mm Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in oystersteel with a black dial featuring three sundials and a highly legible chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence, presented on an oyster bracelet.

Ferguson, who is best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013, is one of the greatest football managers of all time and has won more trophies than any other manager in football history.

Overall Review

The Rolex Daytona, from its full title Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, is undoubtedly the Chrono that has generated the most impact at Baselworld 2016. This male sports timepiece, one of Rolex’s most illustrious versions in its history, symbolizes a turning point in the model’s origins, which goes back to 1963.

The casing of the Cosmograph Daytona is mainly composed of shiny Oystersteel. The sleek casing design is reminiscent of the Cosmograph Daytona versions that came before it. This features the absence of maxi lugs in favor of 3 enclosed regions as well as a Triplock screw-down crown. With a casing diameter of 40mm, this piece is suitable for wrists of all sizes.

The screw-down crown on the timepiece is exceptionally tight, and the Triplock mechanism assures that neither dust nor moisture will enter the watch. The distinctive Rolex crown emblem is carved on the front part of the crown, adding to the watch’s opulent feel. Screw-down Chrono pushers are likewise featured on both edges of the crown, as they were on the second-generation Cosmograph Daytona.

The Cerachrom bezel of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is among the watch’s best aspects. Rolex created and trademarked Cerachrom, a highly durable ceramic alloy utilized in contemporary sports pieces like the Cosmograph Daytona. Its title is a combination of the terms “ceramic” and “chrom,” which in Greek signifies “color.” Cerachrom gets its name from the fact that Rolex can alter the material to make it seem in a variety of shining colors, including black, red, blue, and even two-toned tints.

Its superior durability distinguishes Cerachrom in addition to its shiny, lustrous appearance. It’s corrosion, abrasion, and chemical resistant and can even endure UV exposure.

The black dial gives the watch a sportier and more casual appearance. Besides, it looks great with the black Cerachrom bezel and would be a great daily timepiece.

The in-house Caliber 4130 powers the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. The Caliber 4130 is a cutting-edge caliber that does more with fewer parts. It boasts a 72-hour power reserve that is a significant improvement over the Rolex Caliber 4030’s 54-hour power reserve. There are only 12 various kinds of screws in the Caliber 4130, compared to 40 in prior Rolex movements.

The Caliber 4130 also features the brand’s characteristic blue parachrom balancing spring. This increases the piece’s tolerance to the electromagnetic field, shocks, and severe temperature fluctuations.

Overall, one of Rolex’s most enduring collections is the Cosmograph Daytona. Every component in this collection has a timeless look that watches fans adore. However, the manufacturer has continued to develop the Cosmograph Daytona by incorporating the most cutting-edge technology into every other new edition.

Price market: $37,000.00 USD

Watch reference: 116500LN-0002

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