CBD Four Seasons Daytona “Summer” 126595 SARO Review

The Four Seasons Daytona “Summer” Ref. 126595 SARO is one of the most distinctive Cosmograph Daytona creations in Rolex’s Four Seasons collection.

Where the Spring edition combines cool green and purple tones, Summer takes a warmer and more vivid approach: an 18 ct Everose gold case, turquoise dial, heart-of-ruby chronograph counters, pink sapphire hour markers and bezel, and diamond-set lugs and crown guards. Rolex pairs this highly decorative exterior with calibre 4131 and an approximately 72-hour power reserve.

The watch photographed in this review is the CBD Watch Factory Four Seasons Daytona Summer, developed around the material and visual concept of Ref. 126595 SARO while using CBD’s own Original Weight construction.

The result is a particularly striking combination of turquoise blue, deep ruby-red counters, pink sapphires and an Everose-style exterior.

The Genuine Four Seasons Daytona Summer 126595 SARO

Understanding the original watch is essential before examining the CBD version.

Rolex officially identifies the Summer model as Ref. 126595 SARO and specifies an 18 ct Everose gold construction. The dial is crafted from turquoise, while the three chronograph counters use heart of ruby.

The hour markers are formed by eight baguette-cut pink sapphires and three square-cut pink sapphires, mounted in 18 ct pink-gold settings.

The bezel is set with 36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires totaling approximately 4.32 carats, while the lugs and crown guards contain 54 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.86 carats. Rolex fits the watch with calibre 4131, rated at approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

This makes Summer considerably more than a conventional colored Daytona. Its identity depends on the interaction between natural stone, gemstones, diamonds and Everose gold.

Turquoise Dial: The Center of the Summer Design

The turquoise dial is immediately the most recognizable feature of the Four Seasons Daytona 126595 SARO.

Unlike a conventional painted blue dial, turquoise is a natural material. Its appeal comes not only from color but also from the character associated with natural stone.

According to CBD Watch Factory specifications, the CBD Summer version also uses turquoise material for the dial, following the same material direction as the original reference.

Against the warm Everose-style case, the vivid blue surface creates strong contrast. This is one reason Summer looks dramatically different from Spring even though both watches share the same fundamental Daytona layout.

The supplied close-up photographs show how important this contrast is. The turquoise acts almost like a visual background for the ruby-colored counters, pink sapphire markers and gemstone bezel.

Heart-of-Ruby Chronograph Counters

The original Summer reference uses heart of ruby for its three chronograph counters.

CBD specifies the same type of material for the counters on its Summer version.

This detail is particularly important because the deep red counters provide the bridge between the bright turquoise dial and the pink sapphire bezel.

In the close-up photographs, the counters show visible texture rather than appearing like simple flat red printing. This gives the dial considerably more depth when viewed from different angles.

For a Four Seasons Summer interpretation, simply reproducing the colors is not enough. The character of the materials is one of the defining features of the design.

Pink Sapphire Hour Markers

Rolex uses eleven pink sapphire hour markers on the genuine 126595 SARO: eight baguette-cut stones and three square-cut stones.

The CBD Summer shown here follows the same gemstone concept, using pink sapphire markers across the turquoise dial.

They provide an important visual connection between the dial and bezel.

Under different lighting, the stones can shift visually between pink, magenta and deeper reddish-purple tones. That changing appearance is clearly visible in the supplied photographs and is one of the reasons gemstone watches are best evaluated from several viewing angles rather than a single front photograph.

Pink Sapphire Gem-Set Bezel

The genuine Summer bezel is set with 36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires totaling approximately 4.32 carats.

CBD recreates this distinctive appearance with a pink sapphire gem-set bezel.

On this kind of Daytona, the quality of the bezel cannot be judged only by gemstone color. The cut, alignment, spacing and consistency between stones all affect how continuous and refined the finished bezel appears.

The close-up photographs provide a good view of this area. From different angles, the stones display slightly different shades while maintaining the overall pink-to-magenta character of the Summer reference.

Diamond-Set Lugs and Crown Guards

Rolex specifies 54 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.86 carats across the lugs and crown-guard area of the genuine Summer watch.

CBD follows the same design language by using diamonds around the corresponding areas of its Summer case.

This detail is important because the diamonds visually connect the sapphire bezel to the case rather than leaving the gemstone bezel isolated.

The angled photographs are especially useful here. They show the transition from the pink sapphire bezel to the diamond-set lug surfaces and then into the Everose-style case and bracelet.

The Main Structural Difference: Everose Gold vs CBD Original Weight

The most important difference between the genuine Rolex and the CBD version is not the visible stone concept. It is the underlying case and bracelet construction.

The genuine Four Seasons Summer uses solid 18 ct Everose gold.

CBD uses a different construction method:

weighted material core + protective steel outer structure + genuine gold electroplating.

The internal weighted material provides the substantial mass associated with the CBD Original Weight line.

The weighted core is enclosed within a steel protective structure, rather than using the weighting material as the exposed exterior surface.

The exterior is then finished with genuine gold plating in an Everose-style tone.

This distinction should remain clear.

The original achieves its mass through solid precious metal. CBD approaches weight through engineered internal weighting combined with steel protection and real gold plating.

CBD Original Weight: Approximately 209 Grams

The scale photograph supplied with this watch shows a measured weight of approximately 209 grams.

That number refers to the photographed CBD Summer sample.

Rolex does not provide an official total weight for Ref. 126595 SARO on its Four Seasons specification page, so 209 g should not be described as the official Rolex weight.

Instead, it represents the measured result of CBD’s Original Weight construction on this particular watch.

Weight is also only one part of the experience.

A high-quality weighted watch must consider not just total mass but also distribution across the case and bracelet. An excessively concentrated weight can feel very different from a more evenly balanced construction.

CBD’s approach is therefore intended to combine substantial weight with a protected exterior structure rather than pursuing a scale number alone.

4131 Movement and Approximately 72 Hours of Power Reserve

The genuine Four Seasons Summer is equipped with Rolex calibre 4131, with an officially stated power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

The CBD Summer uses a 4131 movement version, which CBD specifies with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

These two descriptions should remain separate:

Genuine Rolex: Rolex-manufactured calibre 4131.

CBD Watch Factory: 4131 movement version with an approximately 72-hour power reserve.

The CBD watch is not presented as containing a genuine Rolex calibre.

Genuine 126595 SARO vs CBD Summer

Specification	Genuine Four Seasons Summer	CBD Watch Factory Summer
Reference inspiration	Ref. 126595 SARO	Based on Ref. 126595 SARO
Case construction	Solid 18K Everose gold	Weighted core + protective steel outer structure + genuine gold plating
Dial	Turquoise	Turquoise
Chronograph counters	Heart of ruby	Heart-of-ruby material
Hour markers	Pink sapphires	Pink sapphires
Bezel	36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires, approx. 4.32 ct	Pink sapphire gem-set bezel
Lugs / crown guards	54 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.86 ct	Diamond-set lugs and crown-guard area
Movement	Rolex calibre 4131	4131 movement version
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours	Approx. 72 hours
Weight	Not officially published by Rolex	Approx. 209 g measured sample

The materials may follow the same general categories, but that does not mean the two watches have identical manufacturing methods, gemstone grading, stone weights or precious-metal construction.

Why the Summer Edition Stands Out

What makes the Four Seasons Summer so visually successful is the contrast between warm and cool colors.

The turquoise dial creates a bright summer atmosphere. The ruby counters introduce depth. Pink sapphires connect the dial to the bezel, while Everose tones warm the entire composition.

The diamonds then add a neutral sparkle around the case without competing with the colored gemstones.

CBD’s interpretation preserves this overall material direction while combining it with the company’s Original Weight architecture.

For collectors examining a Summer interpretation, the most useful details to study are therefore the turquoise dial character, heart-of-ruby counter texture, sapphire alignment, diamond setting, Everose-style finishing, case profile and overall weight distribution.

Final Thoughts

The Four Seasons Daytona Summer 126595 SARO represents one of the most colorful and unconventional expressions of the Cosmograph Daytona.

The genuine Rolex combines 18 ct Everose gold with a turquoise dial, heart-of-ruby counters, pink sapphires, diamonds and calibre 4131 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

The CBD Watch Factory Summer version follows the same visible material concept while using a fundamentally different structural solution:

Original Weight. Weighted Core. Steel-Protected Structure. Genuine Gold Plating.

The photographed CBD sample weighs approximately 209 g, uses turquoise and heart-of-ruby dial materials, pink sapphires, diamonds, and a 4131 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

Together with the previously reviewed Spring edition, Summer becomes the second chapter in the CBD Four Seasons Daytona Review Series.

Rolex and Cosmograph Daytona are trademarks of Rolex SA. CBD Watch Factory is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rolex SA.

FAQ

Is the CBD Four Seasons Daytona Summer based on Rolex Ref. 126595 SARO?

Yes. The design is based on the genuine Four Seasons Daytona Summer Ref. 126595 SARO, including its turquoise-and-ruby color concept, pink sapphire details and diamond-set case design. The CBD version uses its own manufacturing and Original Weight construction.

What materials are used on the CBD Summer dial?

According to CBD Watch Factory specifications, the Summer version uses a turquoise dial with heart-of-ruby chronograph counters, following the material direction of the genuine reference.

Does the CBD Summer use pink sapphires and diamonds?

Yes. CBD specifies pink sapphires for the hour markers and gem-set bezel, together with diamonds around the lugs and crown-guard area. Exact stone grading, carat weight and setting specifications may differ from the genuine Rolex configuration.

Is the CBD case made from solid 18K Everose gold?

No. The genuine Rolex Ref. 126595 SARO uses solid 18 ct Everose gold. CBD uses a weighted-material core protected by an outer steel structure, followed by genuine gold electroplating in an Everose-style finish.

How much does the CBD Four Seasons Daytona Summer weigh?

The CBD sample photographed for this review measures approximately 209 grams. This is the measured weight of the CBD sample, not an official Rolex weight specification.

What movement does the CBD Summer use?

The CBD version uses a 4131 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve according to CBD specifications. It should not be confused with the genuine Rolex-manufactured calibre 4131.

What is the biggest difference between the genuine 126595 SARO and the CBD version?

The most significant difference is the underlying construction. The genuine Rolex uses solid 18K Everose gold, while CBD achieves its Original Weight configuration through internal weighting material, a protective steel outer structure and genuine gold plating.