RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• Offered by a UK private seller
• Comprises the watch, with box but no outer carton, warranty papers dated 2013, chronometer seal swing tag and 2 additional links
• Reported to be in good working order and graded ‘A’ by the vendor with visible scratches to the case and bracelet

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, small seconds, and chronograph
• Chronometer-certified 4130 calibre movement
• Power reserve of 72 hours

SUMMARY

Launched in 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cosmograph, the ref. 116506 is the first series-production Daytona to be offered in platinum. All previous platinum examples were special creations in vanishingly small numbers. This particular example was produced in the year of release.

Despite its heft, the watch is both ergonomic and supremely wearable thanks to its case, which measures 40mm in diameter and is a cuff-friendly 12.2mm thick. The dial is finished in ice blue, a colour Rolex reserves exclusively for its platinum watches. Its sunburst finish captures the light in interesting ways and complements the lacquered chestnut brown sub-registers. The “Cerachrom” bezel’s tachymeter scale - a nod to the model’s motor racing heritage - has platinum-filled recesses to display the numerals. A screw-down crown and pushers afford the watch 100m of water resistance and further add to its versatility.

Housed inside the case is Rolex’s first in-house chronograph movement. The calibre 4130 was introduced in 2000 and has powered the Daytona ever since. It’s equipped with an impressive 72-hour power reserve in addition to being chronometer certified.

Attached to the case is an Oyster bracelet finished in platinum with polished centre links and an Oysterlock clasp. It also features Rolex’s Easylink extension system, which allows up to 5mm of tool-free adjustment.

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