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Daytona 116509

Name: Rolex Daytona 116509
Brand: Rolex
Availability: InStock

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Low $41,895

Median $43,457

High $45,983

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The Rolex Daytona 116509 gives you the familiar steel-bezel Daytona silhouette with a very different feel on the wrist: its case and bracelet are solid white gold. That extra heft is part of the pleasure, especially if you like a watch whose most distinctive quality isn’t obvious across the room.

Introduced in 2004, this reference belongs to the generation powered by Rolex’s in-house 4130, a chronograph movement with a column wheel and vertical clutch. Dial choice changes its personality considerably. The blue dial, introduced in 2016, pairs restrained baton markers with red chronograph accents; earlier racing dials with Arabic numerals give the same watch a busier, more overtly sporting face.

On a prospective example, pay attention to the engraved white-gold bezel: polishing can soften both its tachymeter markings and its edges. It’s a particularly visible detail on this pre-ceramic Daytona.

MovementAutomatic

Caliber4130

Case MaterialWhite Gold

Case Size40mm

Water Resistance100m

What owners love

The white gold has a satisfying heft without looking obviously precious; most people will take it for a steel Daytona. That combination of substantial weight and an understated appearance is a big part of why owners choose this reference.
The 40mm case sits relatively low and wears compactly, so it feels less bulky than its weight suggests. Owners also appreciate the dependable 4130 and the crisp action of its chronograph pushers.

Common Criticisms

The polished white-gold bezel picks up fine scratches with regular wear, and the broad, shiny surface makes them noticeable. Owners who like a pristine-looking watch can find that frustrating.
The screw-down chronograph pushers make spontaneous timing awkward: you have to unscrew them before using them. It is a recurring annoyance for owners who actually use the stopwatch rather than leave it idle.

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