The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Panda 116500LN is one of the most iconic and recognizable models in contemporary watchmaking. The white dial with black counter borders and the Cerachrom ceramic bezel created a configuration that quickly became an icon.
The history of Daytona began in 1963. The model was designed with professional racing drivers in mind and from the beginning was closely associated with the world of motorsport. Rolex has been working with Daytona International Speedway since 1959.
The reference 116500LN was one of the most important steps in this story. The combination of a steel Oyster case, black ceramic bezel and white dial made the model immediately one of the most desirable sports Rolexes.
It was the white dial that gave it the collector’s nickname “Panda”. The black rims of the totalizers contrast strongly with the light background and create one of the most characteristic dial arrangements in a modern Daytona.
The case has a classic 40 mm diameter. The black Cerachrom bezel is equipped with a tachymetric scale, thanks to which the chronograph can be used to measure average speed. This element has remained one of the most important hallmarks of Daytona from the very beginning.
Inside is the in-house Rolex caliber 4130. It is an automatic chronograph mechanism with a column wheel and a vertical clutch, appreciated for its simple, durable construction and reliability. Caliber 4130 powered the Daytona until a generation before the current 4131 movement.
Rolex Daytona 116500LN White Panda is a model that perfectly combines motorsport history, classic proportions and modern technology. Today, it is also a reference no longer produced, which further increases its attractiveness among collectors.
The offered copy is from 2023. The set includes all original boxes and documents.
Very good condition. The watch has only minor signs of use.
