When Rolex introduced the first Daytona model with a Cerachrom ceramic bezel, not long ago, replica rolex fans wondered when a stainless steel version would appear with a black ceramic bezel. After all, the Daytona lineup was no stranger to black bezels – several vintage steel Daytona references from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, came equipped with a black acrylic bezel. Finally, the wait was over with the release of the Daytona..
Featuring a 40mm steel Oyster case with a screw-down crown, screw-down pushers, a matching stainless steel Oyster bracelet, a black Cerachrom bezel, and as is customary with steel automatic Daytona watches, a choice of a white or black dial, the 116500LN has become the ‘it’ watch to own. The white dial version, also popular as the “Panda,” of the 116500LN is particularly prized for its similarity to a vintage Daytona 6263 with a white dial. The Daytona 116,500’s collectible value is reflected in its worldwide advertising sales, which are now trading at about twice the retail price on the secondary market.
Endorsed by John Mayer, written about by the New York Times, and now out of stock in pretty much every Rolex boutique in the country, it’s not risky to say that the Rolex Daytona ref. 116508 with the green dial is having a moment – despite the fact that its 2016 debut was overshadowed by the 116500LN. Solid yellow gold replica watches have always held a unique place in Rolex’s lineup, as have models with green dials.
The Daytona 116508 is one of the few current-production Daytona watches without a ceramic bezel; It’s solid 18k yellow gold all the way from its 40mm case to its tachymeter engraved bezel to its iconic Oyster bracelet. Combining the popularity of the Daytona silhouette with the signature solid gold construction and the striking metallic green tone of the dial, Rolex has scored another victory.