Watch Details
Condition: Very Good (Worn with little to no signs of wear)
Accessories: Original Box & Original Papers
Ref No: 116500LN
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona remains one of the most important modern Rolex references, particularly in its white dial presentation. Crafted in Oystersteel and paired with a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, this Daytona brings together the durability of a luxury sports watch with the clarity and balance of one of Rolex’s most recognizable chronograph designs. Its chronograph function and tachymetric bezel give the piece genuine real-world utility, while the white dial offers a clean, versatile presence on the wrist. For the collector, this is a watch that can anchor a Rolex collection or serve as a refined, daily-wear chronograph with lasting relevance. The 116500LN stands apart because it represents the first stainless steel Daytona generation to pair the modern case and Oyster bracelet with a black ceramic bezel, a detail that helped define the contemporary Daytona market.
Condition
This timepiece exceeds the Watches of Charlotte standard for quality, presentation, and overall condition. While noted as very good, it presents with the level of care, completeness, and confidence we expect from a piece we are willing to stand behind.
Functional Value
The Daytona is not simply admired for its design. It is a practical chronograph built around timing, legibility, and everyday durability. The screw-down pushers, Oyster case, Oyster bracelet, and chronograph layout make it a strong choice for a collector who wants a serious luxury sports watch that can be worn often.
Design Significance
The white dial 116500LN has become one of the defining modern Daytona configurations. The contrast between the white dial, black subdial rings, and black Cerachrom bezel gives the watch its distinctive visual balance. It feels technical, clean, and immediately recognizable without becoming loud.
Versatility in Wear
This Daytona wears with the ease collectors expect from an Oystersteel Rolex. It works casually, professionally, and in more refined settings without feeling out of place. The white dial adds brightness and contrast, while the ceramic bezel gives the watch a more contemporary edge.
Strategic Role in a Collection
For many collectors, the 116500LN is the modern Daytona to own. It can serve as the core Rolex chronograph in a collection, especially for someone who wants an enduring reference with broad collector recognition. It is also a compelling addition for the client who values liquidity, daily wearability, and long-term desirability in a single piece.
Included
Rolex Green Outer Box
Rolex Green Inner Box
Rolex International Warranty Card (Dated 2023)
Rolex Instruction Manual
Rolex Warranty Booklet
Rolex Green Leather Card Sleeve
Rolex White Hang Tag with serial number and specific dial reference
Rolex Green Emblem Hang Tag
All Original Bracelet Links

















