As part of the Perpetual Planet Initiative, Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio have joined forces with Rolex in an effort that reflects their commitment to children’s education and the planet. Four unique and exclusive gem-set versions of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, each inspired by a season, will be offered in four lots at auction. Organized in partnership with PHILLIPS auction house in London on 28 September, the Rolex Four Seasons event will benefit the Federer Foundation and Re:wild, with all proceeds going to the two organizations.
Rolex Testimonees Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio are both deeply involved with foundations dedicated to creating lasting global impact.
Established in 2003, the Federer Foundation gives children in Southern Africa and Switzerland the opportunity to learn, play and thrive.
Re:wild was launched by a team of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio. It protects and restores the natural world by partnering with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and on-the-ground conservation organizations.
Four exclusive Cosmograph Daytona timepieces are presented for auction, each embodying a different season. These unique timepieces, in 18 ct yellow, Everose or white gold, or in 950 platinum, each feature a dial crafted from carefully selected natural stones, with hour markers fashioned from coloured gemstones or diamonds. The bezel is set with coloured gemstones, while the lugs and crown guards are adorned with diamonds.
Spring
Material: 18 ct white gold
Dial: Crafted from chrysoprase with counters in lepidolite
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut purple sapphires and 3 square-cut purple sapphires in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Summer
Material: 18 ct Everose gold
Dial: Crafted from turquoise with counters in heart of ruby
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut pink sapphires and 3 square-cut pink sapphires in 18 ct pink gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Autumn
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Dial: Crafted from mookaite with counters in chrysoprase
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut green tourmalines and 3 square-cut green tourmalines in 18 ct yellow gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Winter
Material: 950 platinum
Dial: Crafted from blue opal with counters in lapis lazuli
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut diamonds and 3 square-cut diamonds in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut sapphires in a blue to fuchsia gradient (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified