RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• A recently discontinued reference, this Daytona ref. 116508 is presented in yellow gold with a sunray green dial
• Offered by a private vendor
• A one-owner example purchased new from an authorised Rolex dealer
• Presented with its display box, outer sleeve, warranty card, wallet, booklets, and swing tags
• Covered by Rolex’s five-year international warranty until 2027
• Graded ‘A’ for condition and reported to be in good working order by the vendor 

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, small seconds and 12-hour chronograph
• Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 4130 movement
• Automatic winding with a 72-hour power reserve
• Screw-down crown and pushers deliver 100m of waterproofness
• The clasp’s Easylink extension provides 5mm of tool-free adjustment

SUMMARY

The green-dialled Rolex Daytona has become something of a cult watch. Produced in relatively low numbers, its endorsement by musician John Mayer has piqued collectors’ interest and resulted in a rapid increase in value and desirability. Its recent discontinuation has only served to further ignite the watch’s popularity. The 40mm Oyster case and bracelet are crafted from 18K yellow gold, providing heft and plenty of wrist presence. The dial is finished in a striking green tone with applied yellow gold indices and hands. The sub-registers are defined by gold chapter rings with red circles inboard providing a subtle splash of colour alongside the ‘DAYTONA’ script. Despite its luxurious specification, the watch has genuine utility with a screw-down crown and pushers offering 100m of waterproofness. Housed inside the case is Rolex’s long-running in-house calibre 4130. Capable of keeping accurate time to within -2/+2 sec a day, the movement is chronometer-certified and has an impressive 72-hour power reserve.

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