Rolex has used several luminescent materials over the decades, including the controversial radium, tritium, and even the current standard Super-LumiNova. however, in 2008, the company brought this aspect of production in-house by introducing Chromalight, a unique photoluminescent material. Today, all replica Rolex watches with luminescent displays are equipped with Chromalight, including the Daytona 116509, a material known for its vivid blue glow, as opposed to the green glow of other materials.Chromalight also glows continuously for eight hours. At the same time, it stays clear and white during the day.
The dial of the Daytona 116509 is also marked “Oyster”, which means it has a Rolex water-resistant Oyster case. The case is equipped with Rolex’s patented “Triplock” screw-down crown and has three water-resistant zones. The case is water-resistant to 100 meters/330 feet and is also resistant to the extreme temperature variations that can be encountered when driving a professional race car. Together with the paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, the Daytona will keep perfect time in almost any activity.
However, anyone who has looked at the pre-owned market recently understands that Rolex watches have incredible resale value. The situation is no different for the pre-owned white gold Daytona 116509. Older discontinued dial models, such as the “Racing Dial” with Roman and Arabic numerals, start at well over $40,000, while the collectible Rolex 116509 meteorite dial model is currently valued at around $60,000.
Therefore, purchasing a white gold Rolex Daytona 116509 can be a worthwhile investment. Not only does the white gold face add serious value to your watch case, but the design of the copy Rolex Daytona chronograph is downright legendary.
From the impeccable silhouette of the 116509 made of precious metal to the super engine running inside, the white gold Daytona is a watch that exudes cool confidence. As Rolex continues to upgrade all of their pillar models, and with the 60th anniversary of the Daytona just around the corner, it will be exciting to see what Big Crown does next with this famous chronograph.