Precious Stone-set Cosmograph Daytonas are the rarest of all modern production Daytonas. In the last few years, the factory-set jewelled Rolex references have become the super-hot watches of choice for the international elite.
The present reference 116509 is one of the exceedingly few examples of this model to appear in public to date. In superb overall condition it is furthermore sold with the original Guarantee and box.
Featuring a solid 18K white gold 40mm Oyster case and flat-link Oyster bracelet also constructed in solid 18K white gold. The bezel displays a 400-kilometer tachymeter scale. Of course, the chief glory of this stunning Daytona is its scintillating pavé diamond-set dial with ruby-set 18K white gold applied indexes. The white gold case and white diamond-set dial give the watch an ‘all white’ aesthetic that serves to highlight the deep rich red of the ruby indexes.
Reference 116509 is powered by the automatic caliber 4130, unveiled in 2000, this is Rolex's first in-house chronograph movement. First used for the steel Cosmograph Daytona reference 116520 which replaced the previous ‘Zenith’ Daytona reference 16520.
Almost impossible to obtain and in huge demand, this factory-set jewelled Daytona reference 116509 offers buyers the chance to acquire directly one of these much coveted Rolex rarities.