ROLEX DAYTONA 116508 18K YELLOW GOLD ORIGINAL CAL.4130 MOVEMENT
$850
The Rolex Daytona 116508 is a statement in 18K yellow gold that commands attention without asking for it. The champagne dial, framed by a matching gold bezel with tachymeter scale, creates a warm, cohesive aesthetic that has made this reference one of the most coveted chronographs in the world. Three contrasting sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock break the symmetry with precision, while the Oyster case — polished and brushed in alternating finishes — catches light from every angle. At the heart of this timepiece beats the Rolex Caliber 4130, a manufacture movement developed entirely in-house and widely regarded as one of the finest chronograph movements ever produced. Its column wheel mechanism and vertical clutch deliver a smooth, instantaneous start-stop action, while the 72-hour power reserve ensures reliability across days of continuous wear. Every component is finished to exacting standards, from the beveled bridges to the Glucydur balance wheel — a level of craft that justifies the Daytona’s legendary status. The Daytona 116508 belongs on the wrist of someone who understands that true luxury is never loud. Whether worn trackside, in a boardroom, or at a black-tie event, this watch carries the weight of motorsport heritage and Swiss horological mastery in equal measure. It is not merely an accessory — it is a generational piece, built to be passed down and worn harder with every decade.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Daytona Ref. 116508 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex Caliber 4130, Automatic, Self-Winding Chronograph |
| Case Material | 18K Yellow Gold (Rolex 750 hallmark) |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.3mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Champagne with Black Sub-Dials |
| Bracelet Material | 18K Yellow Gold Oyster |
| Bracelet | with Solid Links |
| Clasp Type | Oysterclasp with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extension |
| Bezel | Fixed 18K Yellow Gold |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph with 1/8 Second Precision |
| Additional Functions | 30-Minute Counter at 3 o’clock, 60-Minute Counter at 6 o’clock, Running Seconds at 9 o’clock |
| Water Resistance | 100 meters / 330 feet (Oyster Screw-Down Crown) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Hour Markers and Hands |
| Gender | Men’s |
| Style | Luxury Sport Chronograph |
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