Rolex Daytona

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116509

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 116509, from 2014 embodies the most understated and captivating expression of modern precious-metal luxury. Made entirely from pure 18-karat White Gold from Rolex's in-house foundry, it offers the impressive weight and incomparable feel of a precious-metal chronograph, while retaining the visual restraint of stainless steel. This era of the reference 116509 is distinguished by its solid White Gold bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale and the highly acclaimed in-house chronograph movement, Caliber 4130.

• Solid 40 mm Oyster case in 18-karat White Gold: Cast and meticulously finished in Rolex's own foundries in Geneva. The alloy is specially formulated to retain its brilliant luster for decades without fading.

• Solid 18-karat White Gold tachymeter bezel: The fixed White Gold bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale enables precise measurement of average speeds of up to 400 units per hour and gives the watch a timeless, monochromatic tool-watch character.

• Characterful dial with contrasting subdials: Typical of the White Gold Daytona is its high-contrast dial design (available in slate grey, silvered or Black) with refined guilloché subdials (Sub-Dials) and applied baton markers or Arabic numerals in 18-karat White Gold.

• Hands with Chromalight luminescent coating: Hour and minute hands in 18-karat White Gold ensure excellent legibility in the dark.

• Screw-down Triplock winding crown & chronograph pushers: Equipped with a triple sealing system, to ensure absolute water resistance and protection against the ingress of dust and water.

• Manufacture self-winding Calibre 4130 (COSC-certified): Powered by Rolex's legendary column-wheel chronograph movement. Designed with a drastically reduced number of components for maximum reliability, equipped with the blue Parachrom Breguet hairspring and a power reserve of approx. 72 hours (-2/+2 seconds per day).

• Scratch-resistant flat Sapphire Crystal: High-transparency Sapphire Crystal ensures optimal visibility and lasting protection.

• Guaranteed water resistance (100m / 10 ATM): Offers complete flexibility and everyday sports versatility.

• Three-row Oyster bracelet in 18-karat White Gold: Solid White Gold link bracelet with polished center links and satin-finished outer links, secured by the Oysterlock safety folding clasp with the Easylink extension system (5 mm tool-free fine adjustment).

• Confident Understatement (2014): Reference 116509 combines the enduring dynamism of the Daytona collection with the discreet luxury of solid 18-karat White Gold – a timeless Chronograph for connoisseurs, who appreciate the finest materials without ostentation.