CBD Four Seasons Daytona “Spring” 126599 SAVL Review

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Four Seasons “Spring” Ref. 126599 SAVL is one of the most distinctive gemstone Daytonas ever created. Instead of relying on a conventional lacquered dial and ceramic bezel, the Spring edition combines natural stone, colored sapphires, diamonds and an 18 ct white-gold case to create a completely different interpretation of the Daytona.

According to Rolex, the genuine Spring model features a chrysoprase dial with lepidolite chronograph counters, purple sapphire hour markers, a bezel set with 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires, diamond-set lugs and crown guards, and calibre 4131 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

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

The Genuine Four Seasons Daytona Spring 126599 SAVL

The genuine Ref. 126599 SAVL uses an 18 ct white-gold case.

Its dial is made from chrysoprase, a naturally occurring green variety of chalcedony. The three chronograph counters are made from lepidolite, providing the distinctive purple contrast that defines the Spring color palette.

Rolex further specifies:

• 8 baguette-cut purple sapphire hour markers

• 3 square-cut purple sapphire hour markers

• 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires on the bezel, approximately 5.57 carats

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

• Rolex calibre 4131

• approximately 72 hours of power reserve

The combination of green natural stone, purple mineral counters, purple sapphires and diamonds gives Spring its unmistakable identity.

CBD Uses the Same Material Concept for the Dial and Gemstones

The CBD Spring version is not designed simply around similar colors.

According to the CBD Watch Factory specification, the dial, counter stones and gemstone materials follow the same material categories used by the genuine Spring reference.

The CBD configuration uses:

Chrysoprase for the green natural-stone dial.

Lepidolite for the purple chronograph counters.

Purple sapphires for the gemstone hour markers and bezel.

Diamonds for the gem-set lugs and crown-guard area.

This distinction is important.

A painted green dial may reproduce the color from a distance, but natural stone has variations in texture, depth and pattern that cannot be reproduced in exactly the same way with conventional paint.

The same applies to the purple counters. The lepidolite texture visible in the close-up photographs gives each counter a naturally irregular mineral appearance rather than a completely uniform printed surface.

Chrysoprase Dial and Lepidolite Counters

The close-up photographs show why the dial is the centerpiece of this watch.

The light green chrysoprase surface contains visible natural-looking tonal variation. Depending on lighting and viewing angle, some areas appear brighter while others reveal a slightly deeper green texture.

Against this background, the three purple lepidolite chronograph counters create strong contrast.

This green-and-purple combination is not incidental. It is the defining visual language of the genuine Spring 126599 SAVL, and reproducing the character of the natural materials is considerably more difficult than simply matching a Pantone color.

For collectors examining a Four Seasons Daytona Spring, the dial should therefore be evaluated not only by color but also by:

stone texture, tonal variation, counter texture, marker alignment and the balance between the green and purple materials.

Purple Sapphire Hour Markers

The genuine Spring uses purple sapphire hour markers mounted in white-gold settings. Rolex specifies eight baguette-cut and three square-cut purple sapphires.

The CBD version follows this design using purple sapphire gemstone markers.

The elongated markers reinforce the high-jewelry character of the watch while also visually connecting the dial to the gemstone bezel.

In the photographs, the purple markers respond strongly to direct light, shifting between deeper violet and brighter lavender tones depending on angle.

That changing appearance is one of the reasons gemstone Daytona designs are difficult to evaluate from only one photograph.

Purple Sapphire Gem-Set Bezel

The bezel is another defining element of the Spring reference.

Rolex's original uses 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires totaling approximately 5.57 carats.

CBD follows the same purple sapphire concept on its Spring version.

The stones are arranged continuously around the bezel and show variations from purple to pinkish-purple under different lighting conditions.

On a bezel like this, several details matter more than they do on a conventional ceramic Daytona bezel:

stone dimensions, alignment, spacing, setting height and color transition.

Because the stones form an uninterrupted circle, even relatively small inconsistencies become visually obvious.

Diamond-Set Lugs and Crown Guards

The genuine 126599 SAVL has 54 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.86 carats set across its lugs and crown-guard area.

The CBD Spring follows the same design principle and uses diamond setting around the corresponding case areas.

This is particularly visible in the angled photographs.

The diamonds act as a transition between the purple sapphire bezel and the white-metal appearance of the case, preventing the gemstone bezel from looking like an isolated aftermarket addition.

The result is a more integrated jewelry-style Daytona design.

The Major Structural Difference: 18K White Gold vs CBD Original Weight Construction

This is where the genuine reference and CBD construction differ most clearly.

The genuine Rolex Four Seasons Spring uses an 18 ct white-gold case and bracelet construction.

CBD uses its own Original Weight architecture:

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

Instead of relying on solid precious metal to create the watch's mass, CBD uses internal weighting material to provide substantial weight.

That weighted structure is then enclosed by a steel protective outer layer, rather than leaving the weighting material directly exposed beneath the surface finish.

The exterior receives genuine gold electroplating to create the final white-gold-tone appearance.

So the comparison should be written clearly:

Genuine 126599 SAVL: solid 18K white-gold construction.

CBD Spring: weighted material + steel protective shell + genuine gold plating.

This is a much more accurate description than claiming that the case materials are identical.

CBD Original Weight — Approximately 208 Grams

The photographed CBD sample weighs approximately 208 grams on the scale.

This measurement refers specifically to the CBD watch shown in this review.

Rolex does not publish an official total weight for the Four Seasons Spring 126599 SAVL in its public specification, so 208 g should not be presented as an official Rolex weight.

Instead, CBD's goal with this version is to create a substantial Original Weight wrist feel through its weighted internal construction while maintaining the external proportions and steel-protected structure.

For a high-weight watch, distribution matters as much as the total number.

A convincing result should feel balanced across the case and bracelet rather than concentrating excessive mass in one area.

4131 Movement Version and 72-Hour Power Reserve

The genuine Four Seasons Spring is powered by Rolex calibre 4131, the current-generation automatic chronograph movement used by the Cosmograph Daytona.

Rolex specifies an approximately 72-hour power reserve for calibre 4131.

The CBD Spring is equipped with a 4131 movement version, also specified by CBD with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

The two should still be distinguished correctly in the article:

Genuine: Rolex-manufactured calibre 4131.

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

This keeps the technical description accurate without implying that the CBD watch contains a genuine Rolex calibre.

Why the Four Seasons Spring Is Difficult to Reproduce

A conventional Daytona primarily requires accurate case proportions, bezel geometry, dial printing, bracelet finishing and movement layout.

The Four Seasons Spring adds another layer of complexity.

The watch must combine:

natural chrysoprase texture, purple lepidolite counters, sapphire color, gemstone cutting, diamond setting, polished case surfaces and a balanced overall color palette.

That means a convincing Four Seasons Spring cannot be judged from weight alone.

For CBD, the Original Weight construction is only one part of the project.

The natural-stone dial, gemstone materials, setting quality, case structure and finishing all contribute to the final result.

Genuine 126599 SAVL vs CBD Spring

Specification	Genuine Four Seasons Spring	CBD Spring
Reference inspiration	126599 SAVL	Based on 126599 SAVL
Case construction	18K white gold	Weighted core + steel protective structure + genuine gold plating
Dial	Chrysoprase	Chrysoprase
Chronograph counters	Lepidolite	Lepidolite
Hour markers	Purple sapphires	Purple sapphires
Bezel material	Purple sapphires	Purple sapphires
Lug / crown-guard stones	Diamonds	Diamonds
Movement	Rolex calibre 4131	4131 movement version
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours	Approx. 72 hours
Published / measured weight	Rolex does not publicly specify	Approx. 208 g measured sample

The important point is that “same materials” does not mean the two watches are the same product.

The genuine watch uses Rolex's precious-metal case construction and officially specified gem-setting configuration, while CBD uses its own Original Weight structure and manufacturing process.

Final Thoughts

The Four Seasons Daytona Spring 126599 SAVL is unusual even by Daytona standards.

Rolex created the genuine watch around natural chrysoprase, lepidolite, purple sapphires, diamonds and 18K white gold, powered by calibre 4131 with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

CBD Watch Factory's Spring version follows the same material direction for the visible natural-stone dial and gemstone components while taking a different approach to the watch's underlying construction.

Its defining CBD architecture is:

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

The photographed sample measures approximately 208 grams, uses a 4131 movement version with an approximately 72-hour power reserve, and combines chrysoprase, lepidolite, purple sapphires and diamonds to reproduce the material character of the Spring design.

For collectors comparing Four Seasons Spring interpretations, the most meaningful details are therefore not simply color and total weight. The natural-stone texture, gemstone materials, setting quality, case finishing, structural design and overall balance should all be considered together.

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.