MAD Paris has released a stealth-black Rolex Daytona, which is 40mm and has bright blue detailing. The face of the watch has a black finish with blue features on the Rolex Crown, as well as the hands. The watch is powered by a 4130 movement system. Also included is a self-winding mechanics system, which is a certified Swiss chronograph created by Rolex -- indicated with MAD partis branding.
The stealth-black Rolex Daytona features a black diamond-like carbon coating (DLC) which has elements like increased corrosion resistance as well as a rigid exterior. The exterior coating provides the matte-black finish on the watch, this contrasts with the bright sapphires.
The watch is priced at $47,049 and is available from select retailers.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Sapphire-encrusted Watches
- The trend of customizing high-end watches with sapphires and other precious stones is increasing, creating a market opportunity for high-end jewelers and luxury watch customization services.
- Stealth Black Watches with Colored Detailing
- Designers have created a trend of bespoke stealth-black watches with pops of color, leading to innovation opportunities in watch design and customization for luxury brands as well as more affordable watch brands.
- Innovations in DLC Coating for High-end Watches
- There is a growing trend in luxury watchmaking to employ diamond-like carbon coating, making watches more durable and resilient, suggesting opportunities for high-end watches and any industry that benefit from high-performance coating technology.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Watches
- High-end watchmakers can tap into the growing trend of customized, sapphire-encrusted, and DLC-coated watches to develop distinct and competitive models.
- Luxury Jewelry
- High-end jewelers can incorporate trends in luxury watch customization to expand their offerings and reach new customers.
- Coating Technology
- Innovations in diamond-like carbon and other high-performance coating technologies present opportunities for industries ranging from aerospace to automotive, and other areas where durability and resilience are significant factors.
