Bokey TimeHello everyone, I am bokeytime. Today, I would like to introduce to you the Daytona Le Mans commemorative model from the APS factory. This one is from the Shanghai 4132 movement. The official model is: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Series M126529LN-0001 Watch (Le Mans Commemorative Edition). This one was officially launched in June 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Before Rolex Daytona was officially known as Daytona (1965), there was a period when it was called “Le Mans”, as evidenced by the antique promotional posters of Rolex’s early days. The name Daytona originally came from the racing lane, and Le Mans (Le Mans) was also an important location/event for racing. The relationship between Rolex and Le Mans began very early (racers and celebrities wear clouds and clouds), but it did not become a convention timepiece until 2001.
The above is the background introduction of the Le Mans commemorative model
Here is a look at the specific workmanship of the Daytona 126529 Le Mans commemorative edition launched by the APS factory:
Overall appearance, APS factory Le Mans Daytona uses sapphire glass mirrors, the visual effect is very transparent, because it has a colorless coating treatment. And its edge is also relatively transparent, here is more than the previous QF factory.
The dial is a black panda dial. The dial made by the APS factory is quite beautiful, and there is also a radial pattern effect on it. The three white chronographs are retro “Paul Newman face”, and the edges are also made of metal texture.
The pointer is relatively clean and will not feel rough, and the central axis of the pointer is solid, including three small needles and solid needle shafts. The scale strips are polished and coated with luminous coating.
The ring is a new ceramic ring with metal hemming on the periphery. The speed measurement 100 is also filled with red PVD. The overall lettering is relatively correct.
The whole watch is made of 904L stainless steel, while the original is 18K white gold. The APS factory will weigh about 60 grams lighter than the original, only 140 grams, which is also limited by cost. In terms of thickness, it is 12.1mm for the version, and the diameter of the watch is also 40mm (the standard measurement method of the diameter is from the two points of the case to the distance from eight o’clock). If you measure the ring, it is 38.5mm.
The shell shape is also right, and the whole is polished by mirror polishing process, including its buttons and head.
The back has a bottom-penetrating design, and the middle of the bottom cover is a sapphire mirror. There are also precious metal imprints on the lugs, which are also relatively clear. In terms of movement, it is Shanghai 4132 movement, and this one is also a customized version. As a whole, the grinding is also very good. The flaw on the movement is that there is an outer pile for the shock absorber, that is, there is a calorimeter balance wheel, while the original is no calorimeter, and other appearance aspects are basically the same. The function of the movement is the same as that of the original, and there is 72-hour dynamic storage. The movement is accurate and durable, and the repair is low.
The strap is made of 904 stainless steel. The classic three-strap design is not only beautiful and generous, but also ensures the comfort of wearing. The clasp is also well handled, and the opening and closing are smooth and not easy to fall off. After opening, you can see that the precious metal lettering is clear and powerful, and the coding is 4JK. The same color scheme is 5mm extension buckle.
In terms of luminous light, it is also ice blue luminous light, which is very eye-catching!
Summary: This watch is genuine public 430,000, the actual transaction price does not know how high can fly, have the strength of the big brother to start it. This is made by the APS factory, by the Shanghai movement factory to provide small changes, the overall technical parameters and ordinary version is the same, like to be different, can control the 126529 Le Mans commemorative edition Le Mans commemorative model Daytona friends can shoot!
