Rolex Unveils their Latest Creations at Watches & Wonders 2022
On 30th March 2022, Rolex announced their newest creations at Watches & Wonders held at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. The new collection shines the light of optimism and innovation on the watchmaking world. Rolex constantly enhances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblematic timepieces, in its perpetual quest for excellence. They are an invitation to push boundaries, to reach even higher. With, as always, the same promise of outstanding quality thanks to the company’s complete, in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise.
The Collection 2022
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King – The Sky’s The Limit
A tribute to explorers of the skies, the Air-King celebrates the pioneers of aviation and invites wearers to take command of their own destiny. Since 2016, the Air-King has had a resolutely professional appearance. The dial is inspired by aircraft instruments. In 2022, Rolex have incorporated new features into the watch. The dial is more harmoniously balanced and easier to read thanks to the addition of a ‘0’ before the ‘5’ on the minute scale. A crown guard and straight sides have also in added. Finally, the timepiece also sports a subtle line of light along the middle case, which is a symbol of the new horizons so often opened up by Rolex. These key evolutions of the Air-King, confirms its place amongst the brand’s Professional models.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT- Master II – Chasing New Horizons
The Rolex GMT-Master II was made for airborne adventure. It is the watch of choice for travellers, it connects people beyond time zones. The watch has accompanied some of the greatest moments of aeronautical history since its creation in 1955. The new version of the timepiece is an innovation for the range. It required moving the date aperture to 9 o’clock, modifying the date disc, as well as moving the winding crown to the left side of the watch case. These adjustments led to changes in the precision testing process carried out during final controls. The Cerachrom bezel inserts is in green and black, which is an original colour combination, exclusive to this watch. The GMT-Master II is a watch whose appearance is always up to date. It holds onto its contemporary appeal while displaying changes that illustrate Rolex’s drive for aesthetic and technical excellence.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 – Glowing With New Brilliance
A new jewel shines on the surface of the sea: for the first time, the Yacht-Master 42 is available in yellow gold. It is an inspired and original refinement to the emblematic sailing timepiece that in no way alters its course. The 18ct gold allow is unique. It was created and cast at the brand’s foundry in Geneva, Switzerland, it offers unparalleled resistance, making the new Yacht-Master 42, fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet, an unbeatable ally on the open seas.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 – The Boldest Course
The Day-Date has always epitomised prestige and innovation. The model is exclusively made from precious metals. It was the first calendar wristwatch to, in addition to the date, the day of the week spelt out in full in a window on the dial. The Day-Date 40 in platinum is now available with a fluted bezel in the same material. Due to the challenging nature of working with platinum, it took many years of research and development to achieve this aesthetic and technical feature. The process of creating the fluting on the bezel was originally designed for gold, therefore it had to be adapted in order to manufacture this bezel. This reflects Rolex’s perfectionism. The new Day-Date 40 gleams brightly, exemplifying one of the brand’s key ideals: to master materials in order to make better progress.exemplifying one of the brand’s key ideals: to master materials in order to make better progress.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 – A Classic, Reimagined
A splash of colour, a poetic shimmer and a sense of renewal. The dials that decorate the new Datejust 31 are full of promise and are bursting with fresh energy. In three different finishes – sunray, matte and grained – the floral design springs to life in sunlight. It is available in three colours: olive green, Azzurro blue and silver. They require high-technology finishing techniques and are shining examples of refined dial-making expertise. The textural effects enhanced by diamonds of varying sizes. A timeless model whose style has often evolved, the Datejust once again proves its contemporary appeal. These new floral-motif dials appear enlivened with movement, offering a different perspective on the cycle of the seasons.