Description

Rolex Daytona Rose Gold with Diamonds 126555TBR “Giraffe”

Personifying the epitome of creativity, the Rolex Daytona “Giraffe” ref. 126555TBR is a more eccentric timepiece in the Oyster Cosmograph Daytona collection. Part of the 2025 out-of-catalog rollout, it follows a pattern of other artistic Daytonas such as the Eye of the Tiger in yellow and white gold. As the first rose gold iteration, this watch also introduces the first ever Daytona with a brown Oysterflex strap, departing from the exclusively black straps used until now.

This luxurious timepiece is a gem-set collector’s dream. The 40mm 18k Everose gold case features a bezel fashioned with 36 trapeze‑cut diamonds, set close together seamlessly in an invisible setting. On top of that, and similar to the 116598TBR, additional brilliant-cut diamonds have been set in the lugs and crown guards. Everoseost striking part of the watch is its brown lacquered diamond-pavé dial, whose hypnotizing pattern closely imitates that of a giraffe’s markings. Within the dial, diamonds are used not only as indices but also as part of the fur pattern. The lacquered brown chronograph subdials surrounded by rose gold and the luminous hands ensure sufficient legibility amidst this dazzling display.

The movement, Rolex Manufacture Caliber 4131, is the newest self-winding mechanical chronograph now present in all Cosmograph Daytona pieces. It features the patented Chronergy escapement and Paraflex shock absorbers, with a power reserve of up to 72 hours. The structure of the movement needs fewer components compared to regular chronographs, enhancing reliability and energy efficiency.

This flamboyant piece will sit comfortably on your wrist with its beautiful matching brown Oysterflex strap and rose gold Oysterlock safety clasp.

Rolex – bio

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, initially as Wilsdorf & Davis Ltd. Renamed Rolex by 1908 and moved its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.  Their success is due to their innovation namely the legendary “Oyster” case – first water resistant watch and their extremely reliable movements.
The most famous models are Datejust, Day-Date, Daytona, Explorer, GMT-Master, Submariner and many more.
The company is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a family private trust.
One story, never confirmed by Wilsdorf, recounts that the name came from the French words “horlogerie exquise”‘è, meaning “exquisite clockwork”.