Rolex Cosmograph Daytona „Panda“
Aesthetics and haptics
The Reference 116500LN marks a significant milestone in the history of the Cosmograph Daytona. The defining feature of this model is the white dial with black-edged totalizers, which is referred to in collectors„ circles as the “panda dial". This high-contrast design not only ensures optimum readability, but also visually evokes the early hand-wound references of the 1960s. The face of the watch is framed by a black monobloc dial.Cerachrom bezel made of ceramic. This material is extremely scratch-resistant, corrosion-resistant and insensitive to UV radiation, which means that the tachymetric scale retains its flawless appearance even after years of use. The 40 mm case made of Stainless steel Oystersteel and the solid Oyster bracelet emphasize the instrumental character of this chronograph.
The manufacture caliber
Inside, the tried and tested Caliber 4130, a mechanical chronograph movement with an automatic self-winding mechanism developed and manufactured entirely by Rolex. Reduced in design to fewer components than a standard chronograph, this increases the reliability of the movement immensely. The clutch is vertical, which enables the stopwatch hand to start precisely without „jumping“. Equipped with a Parachrome spiral, The movement is highly resistant to vibrations and temperature fluctuations. The Power reserve is a remarkable 72 hours. This specimen from 2020 is located in the NOS condition (New Old Stock) and is offered as a complete full set - an opportunity for purists who are looking for absolute purity.
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