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Daytona 116508

Name: Rolex Daytona 116508
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

40mm

Low $53,712

Median $72,967

High $79,335

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The Rolex Daytona 116508 is yellow gold all the way through: case, Oyster bracelet, and engraved tachymeter bezel. The green dial gets much of the attention, but the choice here is whether you want that vivid contrast or a quieter dial that lets the gold do the talking.

Introduced in 2016, this reference belongs to the final generation powered by Rolex’s 4130, before the 126508 arrived in 2023 with the 4131. The earlier movement’s vertical clutch allows the chronograph seconds hand to start without the jump associated with some traditional chronograph designs—a small pleasure when you actually use the pushers.

On a prospective example, pay attention to the gold bezel: repeated polishing can soften its engraved scale and edges. If the green dial is the draw, establish whether it was the watch’s original configuration rather than a later substitution.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber4130

Case MaterialYellow Gold

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance100m