Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in 18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds & Ceramic Bezel on Oysterflex Rubber Bracelet M 116518 LN
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116518LN men’s watch. Features a polished with brushed solid 18k yellow gold case and black elastomer Oysterflex bracelet. Black Cerachrom insert ceramic fixed bezel with engraved 60 minute scale and graduations. Black dial with luminescent hands and diamond hour markers. Chronograph with large central chronograph seconds hand, 30 minute counter sub-dial at 3 o’clock and 12 hour counter sub-dial at 9 o’clock. Small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock. Stop-seconds feature for precise time setting. Powered by the Rolex Caliber 4130 self-winding automatic COSC Superlative Chronometer certified movement which boasts a 72 hour power reserve. A scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the dial. The case is round and 40mm in diameter. Solid case back. Screw down crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system. Screw down case back. Folding Oysterclasp deployment buckle with Easylink 5mm comfort extension link. Waterproof to 100 meters / 330 feet. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph. Luxury watch style. Swiss made.
*Each Coral creation is unique. As a result, size, carat weight and stone qualities can vary slightly from one creation to another.
| MOVEMENT | Original Movement with Certificate |
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| Stone | Diamond |
| Watch Material | Yellow Gold |
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamonds Men’s Watch 116568-0001
40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down yellow gold back, screw-down crown and push buttons with Triplock triple waterproofness, bezel set with 36 trapeze cut diamonds (~4.58 ct), scratch-resistant double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Eye of the Tiger diamond paved black lacquered yellow gold dial, 8 diamond hour markers, Rolex calibre 4130 perpetual self-winding movement with chronograph central second hand, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, approximately 72 hours of power reserve, black Oysterflex strap made from flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer, Oysterlock folding safety buckle with Easylink 5mm rapid extension system. Waterproof to 100 meters.
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 Ct Yellow Gold, with a Golden and Black Dial and an Oyster Bracelet, Features an 18 Ct Yellow Gold Bezel with Engraved Tachymetric Scale.
The Rolex Daytona 116599-12 SA
The intricate art of diamond-setting luxury watches epitomises everything we do at Coral and what we’re known for all over the world..
Since our launch in 2012, our unrivalled collection of custom afterset designs have positioned us as one of the principal players in the global custom watch industry. We also offer clients the opportunity to customise their own timepiece, choosing diamonds and gemstones to suit their individual taste and style.
Diamond-set watches are amongst the most expensive in the world, whether they’re completely encrusted in diamonds or equisitely subtle, they are the ultimate status symbol with craftmanship to behold.
Factory set refers to stones, such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and other precious gemstones, that have been applied directly by the technicians of the watch manufacturer, without any third-party involvement.
Custom or afterset watches have had these stones applied outside of the manufacturers, in our case, in-house by our expert diamond setters.
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It is the extraordinary skill set of our diamond-setters that ensures each stone is placed perfectly, and securely lodged into the finely sculpted precious metal. The precise alignment, orientation, stone regularity as well as intricate finishing of the metalwork creates a sparkling masterpiece.
Under no circumstance would we ever use glue or any similar substance to set stones – every seat is carved carefully into the metal by hand.
We only use certified diamonds, our standard is G colour (clear white) VS/SI 1 in clarity. However it is possible, should the customer require it, to request a higher colour and/or clarity grade of these stones. On most of our stock watches, we use the above-stated colour and clarity as we believe it gives the perfect balance between quality and affordability. We also sell a small collection of higher-value pieces whereby we use VVS clarity diamonds.
Custom-set watches offer our customers the ability to create a bespoke piece entirely to their specific style and taste, offering designs that may not be currently offered by the manufacturer. We offer numerous options for customisations, from completely diamond-encrusted watches to more subtle modifications such as adding a diamond/gemstone bezel or setting stones into the dial, bracelet, case, or shoulders.
The simple answer, yes. Factory-set diamond watches sell for a huge premium and are among the most expensive watches in the world. Often the manufacturers will require that you have an adequate previous spending history with the brand, and often you need to be on a waiting list to get your hands on a piece. Custom-set watches offer a more affordable solution, without compromising on quality.
That depends upon the demographic to whom you are selling. Adding high-quality aftermarket diamonds to your watch, with impeccable setting work can increase the value of your original base watch when selling to an aftermarket buyer who values the aesthetics.
Most people who purchase customised watches have other watches in their collection (the investment pieces and the pieces they wear daily) – but the custom watches are treated like a piece of jewellery – worn to exclusive events, elite parties, or anywhere that you want to make a VIP statement.
It is also important to take into consideration the luxury watch market in general, typically speaking, the retail price of watches has been increasing year on year – therefore a well-taken care of aftermarket watch has every opportunity to sell pre-owned at the top of the market. Of course, there is no way of knowing what will rise in value – so we always say purchase a watch that you love, and want to wear and enjoy the exciting buying experience.
To the naked eye, and untrained professionals it is difficult to see the difference between factory-set and high-quality custom watches. However, under a 10x loupe, it’s clear to see the tangible difference between aftermarket and factory. Rolex, for example only uses IF (internally flawless) in clarity and between D and G colour diamonds.
Perhaps you have a watch in your collection that could use a facelift or you want to create your own customisation with diamond and gemstones of your choice. Visit our customisation page for prices and detailed infromation.
