Daytona Meteorite...

[bsodmike]

Hello...

I thought I'd post a bit on this particular 'dial', as it is quite unique. Please note, that this was originally posted by 'Javileon' on the Rolex Forum @ TZ, and the photos have been taken by him as well.





"The dial is made of Gibeon meteorite that fell to earth; some speculate it was about 12,000 years ago, was discovered in a vast african desert close to Gibeon, Namibia in the early 1800's. the total fall was approximately 150 tons. Today, the known Gibeon Meteorites that have remained in Namibia are displayed in the Post Street Mall (picture) and at the museum of the Geological Survey of Namibia in Windhoek, nowadays are protected by law in Namibia"









This watch in particular is the Rolex Daytona in White Gold (WG) on leather strap. It is also available on a WG strap. The Meteorite dial is only available on the WG model of this watch. Rolex own a portion of the Gibeon meteorite, and they shave the dials out of this for a few select models.



"Many watches have visited the space, one has been on the moon, but with this, you take a chunk of space matter on your wrist."

I hope you enjoyed the photos and uniqueness of this particular dial

Cheers
Mike

[rox0r]

Looks like a very brittle material to work with, you can see some of the finishing on the macro shots is quite rough, as though it has a tendancy to 'flake'.

Fits in the same category as the Romain Jerome 'Titanic' series I guess, not necessarily the most elegant timepiece but certainly something to bring out the geek in a conversation.

[jimborae]

First Rolex I've seen that I actually like, and if I had the money would buy.

[bsodmike]

What is nice is that you can see the crystalline structure vividly. The photographs do not do that dial any justice; it has to be seen in person to really be appreciated.

I have not heard of any 'flaking' issues, but yes, it must be quite hard to work with as you can see that the grain of subdials have been matched with the entire slice.

It should also be noted that the meteorite dial is available on the Day-Date as an option.

[kidzer]

Ooh, now that's a pretty watch!

[TheAnimus]

Hmmm, my temptation to squander money is rising!

I just really like the structure of that face.

[jimborae]

Hmmm, my temptation to squander money is rising!

I just really like the structure of that face.

There's one on ebay for an £11K "buy it now" price, hows your squandering temptation now?

[TheAnimus]

Now is not a good time for me to get at my savings (i'm in a long vol position), but they are very nice watches.

Must be strong!

[Funkstar]

That is a really attractive watch.

The face is unique and interesting, but the rest of the watch looks good too. I like to light leather strap and the fairly clean silver body.

Nice post mike

[Saracen]

Very interesting material, and an interesting use for it. Thanks for that, Mike.

Not my taste in watches, though.

[bsodmike]

Nice post mike

Thanks mate

As for those thinking about the price, my personal rule of thumb - never buy from the bay..it's a risk. If you must go 'used', Ian Blowers Jewellers (google them) in Hull are good; I know of a couple folks who buy from there regularly, including a gentleman who got his platinum President from them (which I am holding on the right, left being my datejust),



As for the Daytona in WG since you guys like this particular piece ...I will upload some fantastic shots I have collected over the years...

[Mattbot2]

How much for a fake one? ;p

[bsodmike]

This is the Daytona Meteorite on WG in bracelet; these photos were taken by 'worktolivelife' @ TZRF.











This is the standard stainless Daytona white dial,



WG model with black dial/red hands (standard WG model) / photo by Simon (shoppy):



WG in Silver Arabic Conc. dial (standard WG model):



YG with white dial (standard model):



WG (not so standard ) with diamond dial (they are VS1/top wesselton, albeit small, diamonds; not pave). Unknown TZ member:



Cheers
Mike

[bsodmike]

How much for a fake one? ;p

LOL... I have no clue, and neither do I condone fakes...

[Stoo]

I like the look of the dial material, just not really Rolex watches in general - I don't think I've actually seen one I've *really* liked..

Still, each to their own

[funke_munke]

That is one stunning watch (and I'm not a fan of watches really), but 11 g's? I wouldn't pay that much for a watch made out of Jesus!