CBD Four Seasons Daytona “Autumn” 126598 TML Review

The Four Seasons Daytona “Autumn” Ref. 126598 TML is one of the most distinctive watches in Rolex’s Four Seasons collection, combining warm yellow-gold tones with natural stone and vivid green gemstones.

The genuine Autumn reference uses an 18 ct yellow-gold case, a mookaite dial, chrysoprase chronograph counters, green tourmaline hour markers and bezel, diamond-set lugs and crown guards, and Rolex calibre 4131 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

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

The photographed CBD sample weighs approximately 207 grams and combines the warm tones of the Autumn design with the structural approach used throughout CBD’s Original Weight series.

The Genuine Four Seasons Daytona Autumn 126598 TML

Before examining the CBD version, it is important to understand the original reference.

Rolex identifies the Autumn model as Ref. 126598 TML and specifies an 18 ct yellow-gold construction.

Its dial is crafted from mookaite, while the three chronograph counters are made from chrysoprase. Rolex further specifies eight baguette-cut and three square-cut green tourmaline hour markers set in 18 ct yellow gold.

The genuine configuration includes:

• Mookaite dial

• Chrysoprase chronograph counters

• 8 baguette-cut green tourmalines

• 3 square-cut green tourmalines

• 36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines on the bezel, approximately 4.32 ct

• 54 brilliant-cut diamonds on the lugs and crown guards, approximately 0.86 ct

• Rolex calibre 4131

• Approximately 72 hours of power reserve

The result is a design built around the colors of autumn: warm earth tones and yellow gold contrasted with rich green natural stone and gemstones.

Mookaite Dial: The Character of Autumn

The dial is what immediately separates the Autumn edition from the other Four Seasons models.

The genuine watch uses mookaite, a natural stone associated with warm yellow, ochre, red and earthy tones. Rolex specifically identifies mookaite as the dial material on Ref. 126598 TML.

According to CBD Watch Factory specifications, the CBD Autumn version follows the same material concept and uses mookaite for the dial.

In the supplied photographs, the dial presents a strong golden-orange appearance that works naturally with the yellow-gold exterior.

This is particularly important on a natural-stone-inspired design. The goal is not simply to reproduce a yellow color; the dial needs to create the warmer, mineral-like visual character associated with the original Autumn concept.

Chrysoprase Chronograph Counters

The three green chronograph counters provide the strongest contrast against the mookaite background.

Rolex uses chrysoprase for these counters on the genuine 126598 TML.

CBD specifies the same material category for its Autumn counters.

This green-on-gold combination is central to the identity of the watch.

In the close-up photographs, the counters create clear separation from the warm dial while remaining coordinated with the green tourmaline hour markers and bezel.

Rather than treating each element independently, the Autumn design uses repeated green tones throughout the dial and bezel to create a unified visual theme.

Green Tourmaline Hour Markers

The genuine Four Seasons Autumn uses eight baguette-cut and three square-cut green tourmalines, mounted in 18 ct yellow-gold settings.

The CBD Autumn follows this concept with green tourmaline hour markers.

Their darker green appearance provides a strong transition between the mookaite dial and the brighter green bezel.

As with the Spring and Summer editions, gemstone hour markers are more than a decorative addition. They are one of the elements that connect the entire color scheme.

From different viewing angles, the stones can appear darker or brighter depending on how the light enters them, which is why real close-up photography is particularly useful when evaluating this type of custom Daytona.

Green Tourmaline Gem-Set Bezel

The bezel is one of the defining features of the genuine 126598 TML.

Rolex specifies 36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines totaling approximately 4.32 carats.

The CBD version uses the same green tourmaline material concept for its gem-set bezel.

The photographs show a vivid turquoise-green appearance around the complete circumference of the watch.

For a bezel like this, several details should be examined together:

stone alignment, spacing, cutting consistency, setting height and overall color balance.

Because the stones form a continuous ring, small differences in position or dimensions are far easier to notice than on a conventional Daytona bezel.

Diamond-Set Lugs and Crown Guards

Rolex sets the genuine Autumn edition with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.86 carats across the lugs and crown-guard area.

CBD follows the same visual and material direction with diamonds set into the corresponding case areas.

The angled photographs show this particularly well.

The diamonds sit between the green tourmaline bezel and the yellow-gold-tone case, creating a bright transition that helps integrate the bezel into the rest of the design.

Without this detail, the gemstone bezel could appear visually separate from the case. Here, the diamond setting helps complete the high-jewelry appearance of the Four Seasons concept.

The Main Structural Difference: 18K Yellow Gold vs CBD Original Weight

The most important structural difference between the genuine Rolex and the CBD version remains the case and bracelet construction.

The genuine 126598 TML uses solid 18 ct yellow gold.

CBD uses its own Original Weight architecture:

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

The internal weighted material provides additional mass.

CBD then encloses this weighting material inside a steel protective outer structure, rather than leaving the weighted material directly exposed beneath the exterior finish.

Finally, the external surface receives genuine gold plating in a yellow-gold finish.

Therefore, the correct comparison is:

Genuine Rolex: solid 18K yellow-gold construction.

CBD Watch Factory: weighted core + steel protective outer structure + genuine gold plating.

The two watches pursue substantial wrist presence through different construction methods.

CBD Original Weight: Approximately 207 Grams

The scale photograph supplied for this review shows the CBD Autumn sample at approximately 207 grams.

This is the measured weight of the specific CBD watch shown in the photographs.

Rolex does not list an official total weight for the Four Seasons Autumn Ref. 126598 TML on its published Four Seasons specification page, so 207 g should not be presented as an official Rolex weight.

Instead, it demonstrates the result of CBD’s Original Weight construction on this sample.

CBD’s concept is not simply about producing the highest possible number on a scale. Weight distribution across the case and bracelet also affects how substantial and balanced a watch feels on the wrist.

4131 Movement and 72-Hour Power Reserve

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

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

The distinction should remain clear:

Genuine Rolex: Rolex-manufactured calibre 4131.

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

The CBD movement should not be described as a genuine Rolex calibre.

Genuine 126598 TML vs CBD Autumn

Specification	Genuine Four Seasons Autumn	CBD Watch Factory Autumn
Reference	126598 TML	Based on 126598 TML
Case construction	Solid 18K yellow gold	Weighted core + steel protective structure + genuine gold plating
Dial	Mookaite	Mookaite
Chronograph counters	Chrysoprase	Chrysoprase
Hour markers	Green tourmalines	Green tourmalines
Bezel	36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines, approx. 4.32 ct	Green tourmaline gem-set bezel
Lugs / crown guards	54 brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.86 ct	Diamond-set lugs and crown guards
Movement	Rolex calibre 4131	4131 movement version
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours	Approx. 72 hours
Weight	Not officially published by Rolex	Approx. 207 g measured sample

The CBD version follows the same visible material categories, but this does not mean that precious-metal construction, individual stone grading, exact stone weight or manufacturing processes are identical to the genuine Rolex reference.

What Makes the Autumn Edition Different?

Of the Four Seasons designs, Autumn has one of the strongest contrasts between warm and cool tones.

The mookaite dial and yellow-gold exterior create the warm foundation, while chrysoprase and green tourmalines introduce a vivid green contrast.

The diamond-set lugs then add a neutral highlight between the bezel and case.

This makes Autumn visually very different from:

Spring: green chrysoprase + purple lepidolite + purple sapphires.

Summer: turquoise + heart of ruby + pink sapphires.

Autumn: mookaite + chrysoprase + green tourmalines.

Each watch shares the same fundamental Daytona architecture, yet the use of different natural stones creates a completely different identity.

Final Thoughts

The Four Seasons Daytona Autumn 126598 TML is one of the most unusual yellow-gold Daytona designs, combining natural stone, green tourmalines, diamonds and modern Daytona mechanics.

The genuine Rolex uses 18 ct yellow gold, a mookaite dial, chrysoprase counters, green tourmalines, diamonds and calibre 4131 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

The CBD Watch Factory Autumn version follows the same visible material direction while using CBD’s own construction method:

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

The photographed sample weighs approximately 207 g and combines a mookaite dial, chrysoprase counters, green tourmaline details, diamonds and a 4131 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

Following our previous Spring 126599 SAVL and Summer 126595 SARO reviews, Autumn becomes the third chapter of 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

What is the reference number of the Four Seasons Daytona Autumn?

The genuine Rolex Four Seasons Autumn is Ref. 126598 TML. Rolex specifies an 18K yellow-gold construction with a mookaite dial and chrysoprase chronograph counters.

What material is used for the Autumn dial?

The genuine watch uses mookaite, while the chronograph counters are made from chrysoprase. According to CBD Watch Factory specifications, the CBD Autumn uses the same material categories.

What gemstones are used on the Autumn version?

The genuine Rolex uses green tourmalines for its hour markers and bezel, together with diamonds on the lugs and crown guards. The CBD version follows the same gemstone-material concept.

Is the CBD Autumn made from solid 18K yellow gold?

No. The genuine Ref. 126598 TML uses solid 18K yellow gold. CBD uses a weighted material core, protective steel outer structure and genuine gold electroplating.

How much does the CBD Four Seasons Autumn weigh?

The photographed CBD sample weighs approximately 207 grams. This is a measured CBD sample weight and is not presented as an official Rolex specification.

What movement does the CBD Autumn use?

The CBD version uses a 4131 movement version with approximately 72 hours of power reserve, according to CBD specifications. The genuine Rolex uses the Rolex-manufactured calibre 4131.

What is the main difference between the genuine Rolex and CBD Autumn?

The biggest structural difference is the case and bracelet construction. The genuine Rolex uses solid 18K yellow gold, while CBD uses weighted material + steel protection + genuine gold plating. The visible stone and gemstone material categories follow the original Autumn design.