Rolex Daytona Everose Gold, 116505

We are proud to present the impressive Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18ct Everose Gold watch for sale.

Born out of the early 1930’s sports watches worn by Sir Malcom Campbell, Rolex has long been associated with motor racing and speed. 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 Cosmograph Daytona has, thanks to its legendary status as the ultimate racing tool watch often appeared in luxurious solid gold cases ever since the reference 6263 in 1969. The solid gold versions were produced in far more limited numbers than their steel counterparts and thus have become very collectable in the years since.

This version the reference 116505 comes set in a polished 40mm 18ct Everose gold Oyster case with a fixed Everose gold units-per-hour bezel. The dial is a opulent ivory colour with applied luminous hour markers, luminous sword hands and triple chronograph sub-dials at 3/6/9. Protected by a flat sapphire crystal glass and fitted with screw-down pushers and Triplock crown, which allows for a water resistance of 10atm (100m/330ft). The watch is powered by the automatic Rolex calibre 4130 mechanism which is rated to superlative chronometer tolerance of +2/-2 seconds per day. It comes fitted on a matching 18ct Everose gold Oyster link bracelet with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp with the Easylink extension system.

Originally purchased in June 2014 and in fine condition, supplied with its original Rolex inner & outer boxes, seal, instruction booklet, guarantee manual, original sales receipt, leather card holder and international warranty card. It is sold with a full 12-month warranty from SWC.