For 2025, Rolex presents new dial variations across three of its most recognisable Oyster Perpetual models—the Cosmograph Daytona, the GMT-Master II, and the Sky-Dweller. Each brings subtle yet distinctive changes that highlight the brand’s ability to evolve while maintaining the timeless codes that have defined its identity for decades.
The Cosmograph Daytona, a symbol of precision and endurance since 1963, appears in a refined new combination of 18 ct yellow gold with a turquoise blue lacquer dial. Black counters and a matching black monobloc Cerachrom bezel in high-tech ceramic provide a striking contrast, while the tachymetric scale—an essential feature for measuring average speeds—is rendered in yellow gold. This latest iteration is fitted with the Oysterflex bracelet, a high-performance elastomer strap with a flexible titanium and nickel blade core, ensuring both comfort and durability. The watch houses the calibre 4131, a movement developed and manufactured by Rolex, known for its chronometric precision, robustness, and a refined aesthetic with a redesigned rotor and bridges finished with Rolex Côtes de Genève.
The GMT-Master II adds an unexpected material to its collection with a dial crafted from tiger iron, a naturally occurring stone formed from tiger’s eye, red jasper, and hematite. The result is a unique pattern for each watch, making no two dials alike. This version is presented in 18 ct Everose gold, paired with a monobloc Cerachrom bezel insert in brown and black ceramic. Designed for travellers, the GMT-Master II displays a second time zone via a distinctive 24-hour hand, while its calibre 3285 ensures high performance, precision, and a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. It is completed with the robust and elegant Oyster bracelet in Everose gold.
The Sky-Dweller, known for its combination of sophisticated design and practical dual time zone function, now features a bright green sunray-finish dial. Its 18 ct yellow gold case is complemented by a fluted bezel—a hallmark of Rolex craftsmanship—and fitted with the Jubilee bracelet, a five-piece link design that offers both flexibility and refined style. The watch is powered by calibre 9002, enabling its innovative Ring Command system for setting the functions with ease, and offering an annual calendar alongside the second time zone display.
Each of these models benefits from Rolex’s stringent standards as a Superlative Chronometer, tested to ensure a precision of ?2/+2 seconds per day after casing. The Oyster case construction, with water resistance to 100 metres, and the use of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, ensure that the beauty of the dial remains as enduring as the movement within.
The choice of materials and colours in these new iterations is deliberate. The turquoise blue of the Daytona adds a vivid yet elegant freshness, the tiger iron of the GMT-Master II introduces organic texture and natural artistry, and the green of the Sky-Dweller offers a modern touch to a watch designed for world travellers. These are not radical transformations, but carefully measured refinements that add depth to already iconic designs.
By introducing these dial variations, Rolex underscores its mastery of detail and its commitment to evolving its classics without compromising their recognisable character. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, they represent new opportunities to experience familiar models in a different light—whether through a flash of colour, the depth of a natural stone, or the warmth of precious metals paired with expert craftsmanship.
