Original price was: £21,500.00.£0.00Current price is: £0.00.
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116500LN, introduced at Baselworld 2016, marked a turning point in the model’s evolution by pairing the iconic stainless steel case with a black Cerachrom bezel. This was the first time Rolex equipped a steel Daytona with its proprietary ceramic insert, offering superior scratch resistance and a more enduring, deep black luster compared with the previous engraved steel bezel of the 116520. The 40 mm case is fitted with screw-down pushers and crown, maintaining water resistance to 100 m, while inside beats the calibre 4130, Rolex’s in-house chronograph movement introduced in 2000, celebrated for its vertical clutch, extended 72-hour power reserve, and robust architecture. The black dial version, with its crisp white registers and red “Daytona” script, recalls the high-contrast legibility of vintage racing chronographs while remaining distinctly modern.
By 2019, when this example was sold, demand for the steel-ceramic Daytona had far outstripped production, continuing the model’s long-standing reputation as one of Rolex’s most coveted sports watches. Collectors value the 116500LN not only for its technical refinements but also for its role as the contemporary continuation of a lineage that began in 1963, when Rolex introduced the first Cosmograph Daytona for professional drivers at the Florida speedway. A full-set 2019 example preserves its complete delivery package—warranty card, box, and accessories—adding to its collectability and confirming provenance. In this way, the watch bridges heritage and innovation, embodying both the romanticism of mid-century motor racing and Rolex’s relentless pursuit of durability and precision.
| Complications | Chronograph |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex in-house Cal. 4130 |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Reference | 116500LN |
| Delivery | Full set, box, papers, cards, hang tags. |
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