Description
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The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN is perhaps the most coveted sports watch of the modern era. Introduced in 2016, it replaced the aluminium bezel with a virtually indestructible black Cerachrom ceramic insert and paired it with the in-house Calibre 4130 — a movement that transformed the Daytona from grail to legend. With its 40mm Oystersteel case and contrasting sub-dials, this is the Daytona collectors waited years to own.
Specifications
Brand
Rolex
Reference
116500LN
Year
2022
Material
Oystersteel
Caliber
Cal. 4130 Auto Chronograph
2016
Ceramic bezel debut
40 mm
Oyster case diameter
Cal. 4130
In-house chronograph
The chronograph that rewrote the rules of desirability.
Condition:
This 2022 Daytona 116500LN presents in superb condition. The Cerachrom bezel retains its deep lustre, the Oystersteel case shows minimal wear and the dial remains crisp and unaltered.
The Heart:
Inside beats Rolex’s own Calibre 4130 — a vertical clutch chronograph movement with a column wheel and 72 hours of power reserve. Developed entirely in-house, it represents Rolex’s most complex movement and offers unmatched reliability and precision.
Guarantee:
As a recent production Rolex with box and papers, this watch may carry remaining manufacturer warranty. Always verify with the selling dealer and confirm documentation before purchase.
Authenticity:
The ref. 116500LN is defined by its 40mm Oystersteel case, black Cerachrom bezel, tachymetric scale and three-register dial layout. It is the first Daytona with a ceramic bezel and the last with a 40mm case before the 2023 update.
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The Grail Chronograph
What single reference turned the Rolex chronograph into the world's most wanted sports watch?
The Daytona 116500LN achieved something rare in watchmaking: it created a genuine waiting list culture that lasted years. The Cerachrom bezel made it virtually scratch-proof, the Calibre 4130 made it mechanically extraordinary, and the Oystersteel bracelet made it effortlessly wearable. Few watches in history have combined desirability and substance so completely.
The chronograph the world could not stop wanting.
The Daytona 116500LN is proof that a watch can be both a precision instrument and a cultural phenomenon. Whether timed on a racetrack or worn to dinner, this is the Rolex that defined a generation of collectors.
