Rolex Collection Dream Realized
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Rolex Collection Dream Realized

By singingbee · Aug 16, 2021 · 55 replies
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In this WatchProSite feature, original author singingbee shares the culmination of a five-year quest for the highly coveted Rolex Daytona 116500LN. His personal journey underscores the passion and persistence often required to acquire a dream timepiece from an authorized dealer, offering a relatable narrative for many collectors navigating the luxury watch market.

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The Rolex Daytona 116500LN has been a watch which I have dreamed to own since it was announced in March 2016.

After chasing it for more than 5 years, I have almost given up on this dream.

Therefore I am pleasantly surprised to receive the phone call from my AD over the weekend asking me whether I am free to go down to collect the watch. The feeling is indescribable as I didn’t expect this day will come after so long, to be able to add this dream watch to my collection. It also happened to be my 12th year wedding anniversary yesterday so it is double the happiness for me.

P.S. The small orange box is my wife’s surprise anniversary gift for me.
















About the Rolex Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500

The Cosmograph Daytona reference 116500LN represents a significant evolution within the Daytona collection, introducing a black Cerachrom bezel to the steel model. This reference succeeded the 116520 and quickly became a highly sought-after contemporary chronograph. It maintains the classic Daytona aesthetic while incorporating modern material technology for enhanced durability and scratch resistance on the bezel.

This reference features a 40 mm Oyster case crafted from Oystersteel, paired with a fixed black Cerachrom bezel with an engraved tachymetric scale. It is powered by the in-house Rolex Caliber 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement known for its robust construction and precision. The movement offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, ensuring water resistance up to 100 meters.

Appealing to collectors interested in modern Rolex chronographs, the 116500LN is available with either a white or black dial, both offering high contrast against the black bezel. Its combination of traditional steel construction with advanced ceramic technology positions it as a key reference in the ongoing development of the Cosmograph Daytona line, bridging classic design with contemporary material science.

Specifications

Caliber
Cal.4130
Case
Steel
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
white
Water Resist.
100m
Crystal
Sapphire

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JP
Jp75
Aug 16, 2021

Congrats on a cool watch received in the most auspicious circumstances !

CO
Cookies
Aug 16, 2021

Often overlooked, the thickness or thinness of the daytona is an underappreciated strong point. I believe the Zenith chronomaster sport is thicker than this. The daytona has elegant proportions.

MD
mdg
Aug 16, 2021

...it wears quite small I think...a great daily beater.

TH
Thomas_3
Aug 16, 2021

What was in the LV box?

WA
Watchonthewrist
Aug 16, 2021

Wear it in best of health

CM
cmclee
Aug 17, 2021

..and wear it in good health

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