Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Yellow Gold Black Dial Gold Sub-Dials Paul Newman Style Oyster Watch

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18ct Yellow Gold Black Dial Gold Sub-Dials “Paul Newman” Style Oyster Watch

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in 18ct yellow gold with black dial and gold sub-dials channels the spirit of the most valuable wristwatch ever sold at auction — the original Paul Newman Daytona — in a fully modern, COSC-certified chronograph of exceptional beauty. Black and gold is the most dramatic contrast the Daytona palette offers, and in solid 18ct yellow gold it becomes one of the most imposing and desirable watches in the Rolex catalogue.

Key Features

• Black Dial with Yellow Gold Sub-Dials — A deep black main dial creates the maximum contrast with three yellow gold chronograph registers — a colour pairing that directly references the legendary Paul Newman Daytona dials of the 1960s and 70s. Red inner chapter ring and blue tachymeter scale numerals add further colour layering that collectors and connoisseurs will immediately recognise and appreciate.
• Blue Tachymeter Bezel — The blue printed tachymeter scale on the bezel insert provides a rare and distinctive colour accent against the yellow gold case, distinguishing this configuration from standard Daytona references and adding a vintage-inspired detail of considerable visual impact.
• 18ct Yellow Gold Case & Oyster Bracelet — Crafted entirely in Rolex’s own 18ct yellow gold alloy, the case architecture and three-link Oyster bracelet deliver the full weight, warmth, and presence of solid precious metal construction. The Oysterclasp with Easylink comfort extension ensures precise daily adjustability.
• Automatic Calibre 4130 — Rolex’s definitive in-house chronograph movement: column-wheel controlled, vertical clutch, Chronergy escapement, 72-hour power reserve, COSC-certified to -2/+2 seconds per day. The gold standard of automatic chronograph movements — both literally and figuratively in this configuration.
• Screw-Down Pushers & 100m Water Resistance — The Daytona’s unique screw-down chronograph pushers maintain full water resistance even during chronograph operation — a technical achievement unique to the reference.
• Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal — Anti-reflective on both surfaces, allowing the black-and-gold dial’s drama to be experienced with perfect optical clarity in all light conditions.
• 40mm Case Diameter — The Daytona’s signature 40mm proportion, rendered in yellow gold with a gravitas and visual authority that commands attention on the wrist.

The Paul Newman Legacy in Yellow Gold

When a Paul Newman Daytona — the nickname for the exotic-dial Daytonas of the 1960s — sold at Phillips auction in 2017 for $17.75 million, it became the most valuable wristwatch ever sold. The dial configuration that created that value — black field, contrasting sub-dials, inner chapter ring, racing-inspired colour accents — is the direct aesthetic ancestor of this modern yellow gold Daytona. The Calibre 4130 surpasses every movement ever placed in a Paul Newman dial. The yellow gold construction adds a further dimension of precious metal rarity. This is a watch that carries history lightly and wears it magnificently. Presented with full Rolex presentation set: box, booklets, hang tag, and international warranty card.