Rolex Daytona 116500LN “Panda”

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN. 40mm steel case, water resistant to 100 meters. Automatic 4130 chronometer movement. A power reserve of 72 hours. White dial with luminous index hour markers. Central luminous tipped hours and minutes hands. Central chronograph hand with black ring sub dials (30 minutes, 60 seconds, 12 hours). Black ceramic monobloc cerachrom bezel with engraved tachymetric scale. Oyster bracelet, made from 904L steel which is used in production and transport of sulphuric acid due to its high resistance to corrosion. Folding oysterlock safety clasp. Box and papers dated July 2016.

(Replacement Cost- £13,600)

The Rolex Daytona, introduced in 1963, is a legendary chronograph watch. It gained the name “Daytona” due to Rolex’s association with the Daytona International Speedway. Early models like the reference 6239 featured manual-wind movements and distinctive “panda” dials. In 1988, Rolex introduced a self-winding movement, making the Daytona more practical. The watch’s iconic name “Daytona” became a permanent fixture on its dial. Over time, the Daytona’s design evolved with various materials, dials, and bezel options. The in-house caliber 4130 was introduced in 2000, enhancing performance and reliability. In 2016, Rolex introduced a ceramic bezel option, and in 2017, the Oysterflex bracelet. The Rolex Daytona is now a highly sought-after symbol of luxury and precision, appealing to collectors and racing enthusiasts worldwide, with both vintage and contemporary models retaining their value in the luxury watch market.