Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Cerachrom Bezel, 116500LN

We are proud to present this iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for sale in mint condition, fully checked and authenticated in our on-site workshop. 

Born out of the early 1930’s sports watches worn by Sir Malcom Campbell, Rolex has long been associated with motor racing and speed. Then in the mid-1950’s Rolex produced a watch with a telemeter and tachymetre scale on the dial accompanied by 3 sub-dials for timing up to 12 hours. In 1963 Rolex removed the telemeter scale and moved the tachymeter onto the bezel for increased dial legibility and introduced the world to the term ‘Cosmograph’. But it was not until 1965 that the term ‘Daytona’ was used on the model, which came about as Rolex was the official timepiece of the racetrack. The subsequent models that followed have become some of the most desirable, collectible and expensive watches ever produced, not just because of the ‘exotic’ Paul Newman dials or the El Primero movements of the 1990’s but because of the pure racing heritage of the collection as well as the quality of the watches themselves.

This version of the Daytona, reference 116500LN is now discontinued and comes in a 40mm stainless steel case with fitted black Cerachrom bezel with engraved Tachymetric scale. The clean black dial features Chromalight luminous hour markers edged in white gold and a contrasting white split-second markers for 1/8^th of a second timing on the chapter ring. The triple sub-dials are silver with black accents and above the 6 o’clock sub-dial there is the red ‘Daytona’ text just like the original models had in the 1960’s. The watch is protected by a flat sapphire crystal glass and is fitted with screwdown chronograph pushers and crown allowing for a water resistance of 10atm (100m/330ft). Powered by the Rolex calibre 4130 automatic mechanism and fitted on a matching stainless steel Oyster link bracelet with a folding Oysterlock clasp.

Originally purchased in October 2021 and in mint condition. Coming supplied as a full set with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, swing tag, seal, instruction manual, guarantee manual and international warranty card.

This Daytona benefits from the coverage of its Rolex warranty until October 2026, however it is also sold with our 12-month warranty from the date of purchase.