Cosmograph Daytona luxury watches

Rolex ROLEX DAYTONA DAYTONA

Since its launch in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona has enjoyed tremendous popularity, both in its prestigious and prestigious models. As the name suggests, the watch was originally designed for professional racers, named after the prestigious American race track, Daytona International Speedway. The current model is equipped with the caliber 4130, developed and manufactured using Rolex's extensive technology, achieving exceptional performance in terms of stability, robustness, magnetic resistance, and shock resistance. The tachymeter bezel and chronograph, which allow for accurate measurement of average speeds up to 400 km/h, as well as the 72-hour power reserve, are further evidence of its reliability. The Daytona remains a unique masterpiece that captivates watch enthusiasts and continues to reign as a Rolex icon.

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Cosmograph DaytonaList of popular model numbers

Model number list
6263116520116500LN116509126500LN126503126518LN126508126519LN126509126515LN126505126506

Daytona FAQ

As of 2024, what are the features of the current model?

The 116500LN was released in 2016. LN stands for Lunette Noir, or black bezel, in French. The Cerachrom bezel is a patented Rolex technology and a distinctive feature of the 116500LN, further fueling the Daytona's popularity. Hard ceramic offers excellent scratch resistance and fade resistance, solving the problems plaguing stainless steel bezels and ensuring a luxurious, long-lasting luster. The scale is platinum-coated for improved legibility. While the dial is available in white or black, the white dial, with its striking contrast with the black dial and bezel, is more popular.

What will the market price of the current model be in 2024?

The predecessor, the 116520, was also popular, consistently maintaining a market price above its list price. However, the 116500LN was even more popular, temporarily rising to a premium price of three to four times its list price of approximately ¥1.6 million. While demand for the Daytona was initially extremely high, production volume was extremely limited even among Rolex models, and the COVID-19 pandemic further fueled the market surge. While the peak has now subsided somewhat, it will undoubtedly continue to maintain high asset value, with guaranteed resale value. Yukizaki is currently strengthening its buyback and trade-in services, so if you're interested, please contact your nearest store.

About Daytona

The Daytona was born as a watch for motorsports. As such, it does not have a date function, which is unnecessary for racing, but rather features a stopwatch function for tracking the passage of time, a dial with a totalizer, and a tachymeter bezel for measuring speed.
The tachymeter scale allows for the measurement of average speeds up to 400 km/h. The Rolex Cerachrom bezel, patented by Rolex, is a scratch-resistant and fade-resistant material, unlike the stainless steel bezels previously used.
Although it has undergone repeated model changes to suit the times, it remains a standard design for a chronograph model, and its design has remained almost unchanged since 1963, making it a highly refined watch even back then.
Additionally, the timeless specifications, such as the 40mm case size, which is somewhat small by today's standards, the flat sapphire crystal, and the simple case back without any engraving, all give it a Rolex-like feel.
The Daytona's dial variations are also distinctive. From its launch, the watch has experimented with a variety of dials, from the classic black to shell, meteorite, and leopard. While being a sports model, it is also characterized by its high status. It is one of the most sought-after watches in the world and is said to be extremely difficult to obtain.

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