Apple Watch Face - Rolex Daytona Rainbow
About
After exploring how the iconic Rolex GMT Master II could be translated into a digital Apple Watch face, I came across the equally distinctive Rolex Daytona Rainbow—lovingly nicknamed the “Infinity Gauntlet Rolex.”
Its striking combination of color, gemstones, and polished metal immediately made me want to adapt this design too.
Final Result
Goal
Accurate Translation
My goal was to translate the Daytona Rainbow faithfully into an Apple Watch face. I followed Apple’s design language while preserving the defining elements of the original watch, including its custom hands, bezel, proportions, and distinctive detailing.
Research
I began by collecting high-resolution references of the official Daytona Rainbow so I had the clearest possible foundation for my explorations.
I then studied the Apple Watch design system. Element sizes, hand and text dimensions, spacing, and other details were essential to keep consistent so the final face would feel like an official Apple design.
Night Mode
Night Mode, introduced with Apple Watch Ultra and watchOS 10, provided an essential alternative appearance to explore.
The standard Night Mode transforms the face into a very dark red treatment that remains readable while emitting as little light as possible.
After creating that restrained version, I explored a more playful variation inspired by glow-in-the-dark materials, adding a faint halo around the elements to make them appear softly illuminated.
