Rolex Introduces A Day-Date 40 In The New Jubilee Gold With A Stunning Green Aventurine Dial

Rolex introduces two “Exceptional Timepieces” that will immediately stand out to the brand’s fans. The biggest news is the release of the Rolex Day-Date 40 in the all-new Jubilee gold with a bright green aventurine dial. Jubilee gold is an 18K gold alloy entirely developed and produced in-house. The second new introduction is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in Rolesium, a combination of Oystersteel and platinum. The new Daytona features a striking white Grand Feu enamel dial and an anthracite ceramic bezel. The result is a surprisingly brilliant version of the brand’s iconic chronograph.

Let’s start with the big news of the new Jubilee gold Day-Date 40. At first glance, the watch looks like an exotic version of the Day-Date 40. But look again, and you will see that the gold’s color is different. Rolex describes the color of this new in-house-developed alloy as a combination of tender yellow, warm gray, and soft pink tones. That description reads like the brand was aiming to use the color features of the classic gold hues. We love the softer look of this new Jubilee gold, so let’s take a closer look.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 ref. 228235JG

Jubilee gold is the first gold alloy that Rolex has developed and produced in-house. It follows the industry trend of brands producing proprietary gold alloys. Rolex introduces its Jubilee gold as the brand celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster case. It adds a new material to the lineup of the brand’s flagship model, alongside 18K yellow gold, Everose gold, white gold, and platinum.

The Day-Date 40 is the bigger of the two available sizes, as most of you will know. This new Jubilee gold case has a 40mm diameter and a 12mm thickness. This case features the familiar fluted bezel, also executed in the new gold alloy. Completing the Jubilee gold exterior is the famous President bracelet with the concealed Crownclasp. As mentioned, for the new Day-Date 40, the Jubilee gold case is paired with a stunning bright green aventurine dial set with 10 baguette-cut diamond hour markers.

The new Jubilee gold Day-Date 40 is an off-catalog model

Powering the Day-Date 40 is the brand’s in-house 3255. The automatic movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, has 31 jewels, and offers 70 hours of power reserve. The caliber is a Rolex Superlative Chronometer and has an average daily precision of ±2 seconds. But as you will understand, the big news here is not the movement.

This new Day-Date 40 marks the debut of Rolex’s new gold alloy that we hope to see more of in the future. For now, this watch is an off-catalog model that gives us a glimpse of the new Jubilee gold, and that first glimpse is nothing short of impressive. But I’m sure there are plenty of Day-Date fans, including yours truly, who would love to see the new Jubilee gold return to the smaller 36mm Day-Date with a similarly spectacular dial. Until that happens, the new Rolex Day-Date 40 ref. 228235JG is the first and only Rolex watch crafted from the new gold alloy, and it costs US$62,700.

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126502 in Oystersteel and platinum

Last year, Rolex surprised us with a string of gold Cosmograph Daytonas that were nothing short of impressive. The two standouts for me were the Everose gold version with the chocolate-brown dial on a bracelet and the yellow gold model with the black bezel and turquoise lacquer blue dial on an Oysterflex strap. The latter is one of my favorite watches released in 2025. For this year, the Genevan brand surprises us with another stunning version of its iconic chronograph. This time, it doesn’t stand out in terms of visual extravagance. Don’t be fooled, though, because this might just be one of the most special Rolex Daytonas out there.

The watch features the standard 40mm case with an 11.9mm thickness and a 46mm lug-to-lug. The big story here is the combination of Oystersteel and platinum, which the brand calls Rolesium. For the new Daytona, this translates into a mid-case and bracelet made of Oystersteel and a bezel frame and case back ring made of platinum. The cherry on top is the display case back, which until now was used only for the top-of-the-line platinum model and the two Le Mans editions. It shows that Rolex sees this new Daytona as a truly special version of its popular chronograph, which is why the brand has labeled it an Exceptional Timepiece.

The new white Grand Feu enamel dial is super clean

While the combination of platinum and steel is a nice start, it only tells a part of the story. The new Daytona also comes with a beautiful white Grand Feu enamel dial featuring applied indexes with white lume. This glossy white dial looks striking and only gets a hint of color with the Daytona name in red above the sub-dial at 6 o’clock. The remaining text and the dial scales are executed in black for strong contrast. But the overall feeling I get from this new dial is that it’s super crisp and clean, setting it apart from any other Daytona in the collection.

Another new element is the anthracite Cerachrom bezel insert. Not only is this a new color, but it also has a new metallic feel. It is the result of using a new composite rather than the usual zirconia-based Cerachrom formula. The new ceramic insert is composed of zirconia enriched with tungsten carbide, for which a patent application has been filed. Additionally, the Rolex team redesigned the tachymeter scale, with the markings and numerals recessed in the ceramic and now using a contemporary font.

The new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is another off-catalog model that will be hugely popular

Powering the Rolesium Daytona is the trusted Rolex caliber 4131. Visible through the platinum and sapphire display case back, the movement comes equipped with a skeletonized gold rotor to enhance visual impact. The automatic caliber operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, features 44 jewels, and offers a 72-hour power reserve. Additionally, it is a Rolex Superlative Chronometer with an average daily accuracy of ±2 seconds.

This new Rolesium Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126502-001 is not just another Daytona. It continues a special series of limited and off-catalog models that are hard to get. Seeing this new version of the iconic chronograph, I am sure plenty of Rolex enthusiasts would love to buy one. The new Rolesium Daytona has a price of US$57,800, but putting down the money won’t be enough to get yours. It takes a bit more to become the owner of what might be the most surprising Daytona of the current lineup. With its clean, glossy, white enamel dial and the deep anthracite bezel insert, it is also one of the best-looking Daytona models we have seen recently.