Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116599RBOW Stainless Steel Original Cal.4130 Movement
$850
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116599RBOW is one of the most visually arresting timepieces ever to emerge from Geneva. Its white gold bezel is set with a full pavé of multicolored sapphires and diamonds arranged in a rainbow gradient — a chromatic arc that transitions from deep violet through cobalt blue, emerald green, canary yellow, and fiery orange to vivid red. This is not decoration for its own sake; it is a statement of mastery, each stone hand-selected and individually set by Rolex artisans to achieve a seamless flow of color that catches light from every angle. The stainless steel Oyster case provides a deliberate contrast — cool, brushed, and architectural — against the jeweled exuberance of the bezel. Beneath the dial, the calibre 4130 movement represents the pinnacle of Rolex in-house engineering. A self-winding mechanical chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, it delivers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour for exceptional precision. The movement is entirely manufactured and assembled at Rolex’s Bienne facility, with every component finished to COSC-certified chronometer standards. The black dial carries three white subdials — a 30-minute counter at three o’clock, a 12-hour counter at nine, and a running seconds at six — framed by tachymetric scale markings that honor the Daytona’s motorsport heritage. The 116599RBOW occupies a rare intersection of haute joaillerie and serious horology. It is a watch worn by collectors who understand that true luxury is not a choice between beauty and function — it is the insistence on both simultaneously. On the wrist, it commands attention without effort, equally at home at a Monaco Grand Prix paddock or a private auction at Sotheby’s. For those who acquire it, the rainbow Daytona is not simply a timepiece; it is a long-term asset, a conversation, and a declaration of taste that requires no explanation.
Product Specifications
| Model Style | Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116599RBOW |
|---|---|
| Movement | Rolex Calibre 4130, Self-Winding Mechanical Chronograph, COSC Certified |
| Case Material | Oystersteel (904L Stainless Steel) with 18k White Gold |
| Case Diameter | 40mm |
| Case Thickness | 12.4mm |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Black with Three White Chronograph Subdials and Tachymetric Scale |
| Bracelet Material | Oystersteel (904L Stainless Steel) Oyster |
| Clasp Type | Oysterlock Folding Safety |
| Clasp | with Easylink 5mm Comfort Extension |
| Bezel | 18k White Gold, Pavé-Set Rainbow Sapphires and Diamonds, Fixed |
| Functions | Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph, 30-Minute Counter, 12-Hour Counter |
| Additional Functions | Tachymetric Scale, Column Wheel Chronograph Mechanism, Vertical Clutch |
| Water Resistance | 100 Meters (330 Feet) |
| Luminous Features | Chromalight Luminescent Hour Markers and Hands, Long-Lasting Blue Glow |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Style | Luxury Sport Chronograph, Haute Joaillerie |
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