Rolex Daytona Ceramic

About this reference

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116500LN was produced between 2016 and 2023, marking the first time the stainless steel Daytona featured a monobloc Cerachrom ceramic bezel. Collectors value this reference for its caliber 4130 automatic movement, which offers a 72-hour power reserve and a vertical clutch architecture. The 40mm 904L steel case was available with either a white "Panda" dial or a black dial, both featuring snailed sub-dials. This reference is historically significant as the final 40mm steel Daytona generation before the 2023 introduction of the 126500LN. On the secondary market, prices typically range from $22,000 to $35,000 depending on the dial color and condition. A notable production detail is the transition in the "Swiss Made" text at six o'clock, where later examples include a small Rolex crown between the words, a feature sought by collectors of late-series models.