Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 mm 18 kt yellow gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18kt Yellow Gold – Detailed Product Specifications

Model & Materials

• Model: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (typically Ref. 116508)

• Case Material: Solid 18kt yellow gold, highly corrosion-resistant

• Case Diameter: 40mm (classic racing chronograph size)

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating

• Crown: Screw-down Triplock system, 18kt yellow gold

• Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 bar)

Movement & Functions

• Caliber: Rolex Caliber 4130 (in-house automatic chronograph movement)

• Precision: -2/+2 seconds per day (COSC + Rolex Superlative Chronometer certification)

• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours

• Functions:

  • Chronograph (central seconds, 30-minute & 12-hour counters)

  • Stop-seconds for precise time-setting

  • Instantaneous date jump (no date display, pure chronograph design)

Dial & Markers

• Dial Options:

  • Classic gold dial with matching sub-dials (e.g., Ref. 116508 green "John Mayer" dial)

  • Black dial with gold accents (e.g., Ref. 116508 black dial)

  • Diamond-set hour markers (specific models)

• Hour Markers: 18kt gold or diamonds (model-dependent)

• Hands: 18kt gold with Chromalight lume (long-lasting blue glow)

Bracelet & Clasp

• Bracelet Material: Solid 18kt yellow gold (Oyster or President bracelet)

• Clasp: Folding Oysterclasp or concealed Crownclasp (President version)

• Adjustment: Easylink 5mm extension system (for comfort)

Additional Features

• Security: Laser-etched crown at 6 o’clock, rehaut engraving (post-2020 models)

• Certification: Superlative Chronometer (exceeds COSC standards)

• Included: Original Rolex green box, warranty card, hang tags, manuals

Market Positioning

• Style: Luxury sports chronograph, iconic racing heritage

• Audience: Collectors, motorsport enthusiasts, luxury watch buyers

• Note: The 18kt yellow gold Daytona is a high-end model with strong investment value.