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The watch comes complete with its stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and Oysterlock clasp, along with its service card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created in the wake of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s legendary 1953 ascent of Mount Everest while wearing Rolex Oyster Perpetuals, the Explorer was born to commemorate human triumph. Derived from the Oyster Perpetual lineage, it is a celebration of precision engineering and purposeful form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1971-72 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case: 34mm","brand":"M.S. 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Its dial is cut from meteorite, a material that originated in space and traveled through the solar system before eventually falling to Earth. During this immense cosmic journey, the slow cooling of molten metallic cores creates striking crystalline patterns known as Widmanstätten structures. Rolex’s designers carefully reveal these natural formations, transforming ancient extraterrestrial material into a singular dial where no two examples are ever alike. Rolex Cosmograph Daytonas configured with a meteorite dial are very rare and are limited to one model per catalog. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduced as a precision instrument for professional racing, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona was engineered to measure elapsed time and calculate average speed, its name honoring the famed motorsport destination of Daytona Beach. Luminous silver-tone hands and applied index hour markers ensure legibility against the dramatic metallic dial, while the chronograph configuration features a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock and a 12-hour totalizer at 9 o’clock. A key element of the model’s identity is the bezel molded with a tachymetric scale capable of measuring average speeds of up to 400 miles or kilometers per hour. Blending high technology with sleek aesthetics, the black bezel recalls the 1965 Daytona models fitted with black Plexiglas bezel inserts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Powering the watch is Rolex’s in-house self-winding Caliber 4130, celebrated for its robustness, efficiency and refined architecture. The 40mm case, crafted in 18K white gold, exemplifies the brand’s commitment to durability and precision. Completing the timepiece is its brown leather strap with an 18K white gold deployant clasp. Water resistant to 330 feet, this exceptional Cosmograph Daytona is offered with its original box, papers and hang tag.","brand":"M.S. 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Conceived as a precision instrument for professional racing, the Cosmograph Daytona was engineered to measure elapsed time and calculate average speed—its name paying tribute to Daytona, Florida, a longstanding epicenter of international motorsport. Reference 116506 holds particular importance as the first platinum Daytona ever produced, introduced in 2013 to mark the model’s 50th anniversary. Discontinued and produced in extremely limited numbers, it stands today as one of the most coveted Daytona references. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The watch is powered by Rolex’s in-house automatic Caliber 4130, widely regarded for its robustness, efficiency and architectural elegance. The 40mm platinum case is paired with the unmistakable ice-blue dial, a hue reserved exclusively by Rolex for platinum timepieces. Luminous silver-tone hands and applied index hour markers ensure optimal legibility, while the chronograph layout features a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, and a 12-hour totalizer at 9 o’clock. The chestnut brown tachymeter scale bezel further enhances the functionality, allowing for precise speed calculations over a measured distance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Completing the watch is its platinum Rolex Oyster bracelet fitted with the brand’s signature Oysterlock deployant clasp. Water-resistant to 330 feet, this exceptional timepiece is offered as a full set, accompanied by its original box and papers—an increasingly rare distinction for this landmark Daytona reference.","brand":"M.S. 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The striking white dial is crafted from meteorite that originated in space before eventually falling to Earth. Over millions of years, the meteorite's iron-nickel composition slowly cooled to form striking crystalline patterns known as Widmanstätten structures. Through polishing and acid-washing techniques, Rolex's designers reveal these unique formations, adding visual interest and ensuring no two dials are exactly alike. The pairing of the iconic blue and red \"Pepsi\" bezel with an 18K white gold case makes this one of the collection's most sought-after precious metal models. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The GMT-Master debuted in 1954 and was developed in collaboration with Pan Am for its pilots, allowing them to track multiple time zones during transatlantic flights. The dial's hour markers and hands are crafted from Chromalight, Rolex's proprietary luminescent material, providing exceptional legibility in low-light conditions. 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