Rolex Daytona Platinum 'Ice Blue'

About this reference

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116506 was introduced in 2013 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Daytona line and remained in production until 2023. This reference is constructed entirely from 950 platinum, featuring a chestnut brown monobloc Cerachrom bezel and a signature ice blue dial, a colorway Rolex reserves exclusively for its platinum models. It is powered by the in-house caliber 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Collectors distinguish between the standard luminous bar index dial and the more expensive version featuring baguette-cut diamond hour markers. On the secondary market, prices typically range from $90,000 to $130,000 depending on condition and configuration. A notable production variant includes the "Arabic" dial version, featuring Eastern Arabic numerals, which was produced in limited quantities primarily for the Middle Eastern market and commands a significant premium at auction.