RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• A recently discontinued reference, the 'John Mayer' Daytona is presented in yellow gold with a sunray green dial
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• A one-owner watch purchased new from a UK-based Rolex dealer.
• Presented as a full set with its display box, outer sleeve, and all paperwork including Rolex’s five-year warranty valid until 2027
• Swing tag, price tag, spare bracelet link, and protective stickers on the case back and bracelet clasp.
• Given an ‘AA’ grading for condition by the vendor, who reports the watch to be in good working order and rarely worn.

FUNCTION

• Time and chronograph
• 18K fixed yellow gold bezel with black-etched tachymeter scale.
• Chronometer-certified calibre 4130 movement
• Automatic winding with a power reserve of 72 hours
• The ‘Oyster’ bracelet’s Easylink extension offers 5mm of tool-free adjustment

SUMMARY

Very much a case of evolution over revolution, the Daytona has been a constant part of the Rolex family for almost six decades since the brand took over the title sponsorship of the Daytona International Speedway in 1963. This latest iteration of The Crown’s iconic motorsport-inspired watch is finished in 18K yellow gold with a sunburst green dial and is nicknamed the ‘John Mayer’ due to it being worn by the musician himself. Initially overlooked by enthusiasts due to its lack of the all-new cerachrom bezel, reference 116508 has finally garnered the acclaim it deserves due to its precious metal construction that harks back to earlier generations of Daytona.

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