The white gold Daytona with a meteorite dial. This is the grail config of the Oysterflex Daytonas. Meteorite dials are the rarest thing Rolex does, and pairing one with white gold and the black bezel makes it the most sought-after version of an already sought-after reference.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
| Reference | Daytona, white gold, meteorite dial, Oysterflex |
| Movement | Dandong 4131 automatic chronograph, 1:1 super clone |
| Case dimensions | 40mm diameter, 11.9mm thick |
| Material | 904L steel with 18K white gold plating |
| Bezel | Black Cerachrom with platinum-filled tachymeter scale |
| Dial | Meteorite with Widmanstätten pattern, black subdials, white gold hands, Chromalight indices |
| Strap | Oysterflex, black elastomer over metal blades, white gold plated Oysterlock clasp |
The dial. Meteorite with the Widmanstätten pattern. This is the dial that defines the watch. Real meteorite has a crystalline cross-hatched structure that forms over millions of years of cooling in space, and it cannot be replicated by printing. Each dial is different, so no two of these watches look identical. The silver-grey metallic texture catches light, and the black subdials and red Daytona text sit on top of it for contrast. White gold hands and markers with Chromalight. It is the rarest dial Rolex offers, and it is the entire reason this reference carries the premium it does.
The white gold. Bright white gold plating on the case and clasp. The meteorite dial is cool-toned, so the white gold complements it rather than fighting it, which is why this pairing works as well as it does. The case carries a brighter, whiter tone than the steel versions.
The bezel. Black Cerachrom with the tachymeter scale filled in platinum. The black bezel frames the meteorite dial and keeps the whole watch from washing out into one metallic tone.
The movement. Dandong 4131, the new-generation clone. Column wheel and vertical clutch, crisp chronograph actuation. Côtes de Genève finishing, skeletonized rotor, around 72 hours of reserve. This is the upgraded 4130 architecture.
The strap. Oysterflex, black elastomer over a titanium-nickel blade. White gold plated Oysterlock clasp with the Easylink extension.
The takeaway. The meteorite dial is the point. It is the rarest, most exotic dial in the Daytona range, and no two are alike. The white gold case and black bezel are the right frame for it, and the 4131 gives it a real chronograph underneath. This is a watch for someone who specifically wants the meteorite look. It costs more for the dial alone, and if the pattern is not the thing you are after, you are better off with the standard black or grey dials. If it is, there is no substitute.