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New watches 2022Press ReleaseOn 30 March 2022, Rolex is unveiling its latest creations: watches that shine the light of optimismand innovation on the watchmaking world. In its perpetual quest for excellence, Rolex constantlyenhances the aesthetics and technologies of its emblematic timepieces. They are an invitation topush boundaries, to reach ever higher. With, as always, the same promise of outstanding qualitythanks to the company’s complete, in-house mastery of watchmaking expertise.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM2/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual Air-KingThe sky’s the limitA tribute to explorers of the skies, the Air-Kingcelebrates the pioneers of aviation and inviteswearers to take command of their own destiny.Since 2016, the watch has had a resolutely professional appearance, with a dial inspiredby aircraft instruments. In 2022, it incorporatesnew features. The dial is now easier to readand more harmoniously balanced thanks to theaddition of a ‘0’ before the ‘5’ on the minutesscale, while a crown guard and straight sideshave also been included. These evolutionsconfirm the Air-King’s place among the brand’sProfessional models. Finally, the timepiece alsosports a subtle line of light along the middlecase – a symbol of the new horizons so oftenopened up by Rolex.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM3/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual gmt-master iiChasing newhorizonsThe GMT-Master was made for airborne adventure. Now the watch of choice fortravellers, it connects people beyond timezones.Since its creation in 1955, the watch hasaccompanied some of the greatest momentsin aeronautical history. From the firstintercontinental flights to world speed recordsand Concorde testing – feats that are human asmuch as they are technological find echo in the GMT-Master II with the crown on the left.This new version of the timepiece is aninnovation for the range. It required moving thewinding crown to the left side of the watch caseand the date aperture to 9 o’clock, as well asmodifying the date disc – adjustments that alsoled to changes in the precision testing processcarried out during final controls. The Cerachrombezel insert is in green and black, an originalcolour combination that is exclusive to this watch.A watch whose appearance is always up todate, the GMT-Master II once again confirmsits contemporary appeal with changes thatillustrate Rolex’s drive for aesthetic and technicalexcellence.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM4/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40The boldestcourseThe Day-Date has always epitomized prestigeand innovation. Exclusively made from preciousmetals, it was the first calendar wristwatch toindicate, in addition to the date, the day of theweek spelt out in full in a window on the dial.The Day-Date 40 in platinum is now availablewith a fluted bezel in the same material – thenoblest of metals. This aesthetic and technicalfeat required many years of research anddevelopment, as platinum is challenging to workwith. The process of creating the fluting, whichwas initially meant for gold, had to be adapted inorder to manufacture the bezel.A reflection of Rolex’s perfectionism, the newDay-Date 40 gleams brightly, exemplifying oneof the brand’s key ideals: to master materials inorder to make better progress.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM5/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42Glowing withnew brillianceA new jewel shines on the surface of thesea: for the first time, the Yacht-Master 42 isavailable in yellow gold – an inspired and originalrefinement to the emblematic sailing timepiecethat in no way alters its course.This 18 ct gold alloy is unique. Created and castat the brand’s foundry in Geneva, Switzerland,it offers unparalleled resistance, making thenew Yacht-Master 42, fitted with an Oysterflexbracelet, an unbeatable ally on the open seas.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM6/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31A classic,reimaginedA splash of colour. A poetic shimmer. A senseof renewal. The dials that decorate the newDatejust 31 are bursting with fresh energy andfull of promise. With its three different finishes– sunray, matt and grained – the floral motifsprings to life in the light. It is available in threecolours: azzurro blue, olive green and silver.The pieces are shining examples of refineddial-making expertise, requiring high-technologyfinishing techniques. The textural effects arefurther enhanced by diamonds of varying sizes,which call to mind dewdrops illuminating thecentre of the flowers.A timeless model whose style has oftenevolved, the Datejust once again provesits contemporary appeal. Resplendent andsparkling, these new floral-motif dials appearenlivened with movement, offering a differentperspective on the cycle of the seasons.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM7/9

New watches 2022Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40CapturinglightWhere the sky meets the ocean and the suncomes up over water, the air is momentarilyrippled with colour. The new Yacht-Master 40harnesses these fleeting instants so they canbe admired on the wrist. The bezel, set withdiamonds and sapphires in tones of blue, silverand pink, is inspired by the aurora borealis andthe glow of dawn.The precise sequence of five colours isrepeated eight times: pink sapphire, lightblue sapphire, diamond, purple sapphire anddark blue sapphire. The palette of hues isaccentuated by the 46 diamonds that adorn thelugs and crown guard.The gem-setting on the new Yacht-Master 40uses expertise that makes the most of thegems’ full radiance. This allows for creativity,opening up new possibilities and enabling apure, clean aesthetic.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM8/9

About RolexAn unrivalled reputationfor quality and expertiseRolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacture. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand isrecognized the world over for its expertise and the qualityof its products – symbols of excellence, elegance andprestige. The movements of its Oyster Perpetual and Celliniwatches are certified by COSC, then tested in-house fortheir precision, performance and reliability. The SuperlativeChronometer certification, symbolized by the green seal,confirms that each watch has successfully undergonetests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories accordingto its own criteria. These are periodically validated by anindependent external organization.The word ‘Perpetual’ is inscribed on every RolexOyster watch. But more than just a word on a dial, it is aphilosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values.Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled anotion of perpetual excellence that would drive the companyforward. This led Rolex to pioneer the development of thewristwatch and numerous major watchmaking innovations,such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch,launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-windingmechanism, invented in 1931. In the course of its history,Rolex has registered over 500 patents. At its four sites inSwitzerland, the brand designs, develops and produces themajority of its watch components, from the casting of thegold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishingof the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, thebrand is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture,sport and exploration, as well as those who are devisingsolutions to preserve the planet.NEWSROOM.ROLEX.COM9/9

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