Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinium Custom Skeletonized (Concept Watch)
Chronograph / Tool Watch · Rolex SA (Note: The skeletonization and open-worked dial are third-party bespoke modifications, not a factory stock configuration from Rolex)
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) with custom modification
Type
Chronograph / Tool Watch
Brand
Rolex SA (Note: The skeletonization and open-worked dial are third-party bespoke modifications, not a factory stock configuration from Rolex)
Movement
Automatic mechanical chronograph, custom open-worked/skeletonized layout based on Rolex Calibre 4130
Dimensions
Case diameter: 40 mm, Thickness: ~12.5 mm, Lug-to-lug: 46.5 mm, Lug width: 20 mm
Description
This extraordinary timepiece is a heavily customized, bespoke interpretation of the iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. Built on a luxury platform, this piece features an extensively skeletonized dial and movement architecture, exposing the intricate gear trains, balance wheel, and chronograph mechanism beneath. Combined with a striking ice-blue chapter ring, black ceramic Cerachrom bezel, and a platinum case and Oyster bracelet, it merges traditional Rolex robustness with haute horlogerie skeleton art.
Key Features
Fully skeletonized custom movement and dial, ice-blue minute track matching Rolex platinum editions, black ceramic tachymeter bezel, exposed column wheel chronograph mechanism, exhibition display caseback
Dial Description
Fully skeletonized sapphire dial with ice-blue outer minute track chapter ring, blue chronograph hands, silver-toned subdials with red accents, applied Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock
Case Material
Platinum (or Platinum-plated/Stainless Steel base with custom aftermarket platinum finish)
Crystal Type
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Bezel Details
Black ceramic Cerachrom tachymeter bezel with platinum deposition numerals and markings
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down Triplock winding crown and threaded chronograph pushers
Bracelet or Strap
Solid three-piece link Oyster bracelet in matching platinum finish with folding Oysterclasp and Easylink comfort extension link
Caseback Details
Exhibition sapphire crystal screw-down caseback revealing the heavily skeletonized and hand-engraved automatic movement
Movement Type
Automatic mechanical chronograph, custom open-worked/skeletonized layout based on Rolex Calibre 4130
Water Resistance
100 meters (330 feet) / 10 ATM, though water resistance testing is strongly recommended after any custom case disassembly
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made base watch with independent high-end custom atelier modifications (such as Artisan de Genève or similar)
Age Estimate
Modern era custom build based on a contemporary Daytona reference (circa 2015-present)
Cultural Significance
Represents the intersection of ultra-luxury sports watch culture and bespoke horological customization, polarizing purists while captivating collectors seeking unique, one-of-a-kind wearable art
Condition Notes
Mint condition as a bespoke custom art piece, displaying pristine finishing, flawless crystal, and crisp bezel markings
Value Estimate
Secondary custom market value ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000+ depending on the artisan workshop, base watch material, and extent of hand-engraving
Care & Maintenance
Requires specialized care due to aftermarket modifications; recommended service every 3 to 5 years by an expert independent watchmaker rather than official Rolex service centers, which typically refuse service on heavily modified watches
Similar Watches
Artisan de Genève Daytona 'La Montoya', original Rolex Daytona Ref. 116506 in solid platinum, Zenith Chronomaster Open
Interesting Facts
Rolex famously never produces factory skeletonized watches or open-worked dials. All skeleton Daytonas on the market are the result of extreme, high-end independent custom workshops that spend hundreds of hours hand-engraving and modifying standard Rolex movements.