Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch

Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delivery Contents: Original Box, Papers, Hang Tag This platinum Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona represents one of the most significant modern expressions of the legendary chronograph. Conceived as a precision instrument for professional racing, the Cosmograph Daytona was engineered to measure elapsed time and calculate average speed—its name paying tribute to Daytona, Florida, a longstanding epicenter of international motorsport. Reference 116506 holds particular importance as the first platinum Daytona ever produced, introduced in 2013 to mark the model’s 50th anniversary. Discontinued and produced in extremely limited numbers, it stands today as one of the most coveted Daytona references. The watch is powered by Rolex’s in-house automatic Caliber 4130, widely regarded for its robustness, efficiency and architectural elegance. The 40mm platinum case is paired with the unmistakable ice-blue dial, a hue reserved exclusively by Rolex for platinum timepieces. Luminous silver-tone hands and applied index hour markers ensure optimal legibility, while the chronograph layout features a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, and a 12-hour totalizer at 9 o’clock. The chestnut brown tachymeter scale bezel further enhances the functionality, allowing for precise speed calculations over a measured distance. Completing the watch is its platinum Rolex Oyster bracelet fitted with the brand’s signature Oysterlock deployant clasp. Water-resistant to 330 feet, this exceptional timepiece is offered as a full set, accompanied by its original box and papers—an increasingly rare distinction for this landmark Daytona reference.