Offered for sale is a highly sought-after Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN in Oystersteel, featuring the iconic and exceptionally desirable white dial configuration, affectionately known among collectors as the “Panda” Daytona.

Introduced in 2016, the reference 116500LN marked a significant evolution of the Daytona collection, pairing Rolex’s renowned in-house calibre 4130 with a highly scratch-resistant black Cerachrom ceramic bezel. This combination of technical innovation and timeless design immediately established the model as one of the most coveted modern Rolex sports watches.

The crisp white dial is beautifully contrasted by black chronograph registers, polished white gold hour markers, and the distinctive black ceramic tachymeter bezel, creating one of the most recognizable and celebrated designs in contemporary watchmaking. The perfectly proportioned 40mm Oyster case delivers the ideal balance between sporting performance and everyday elegance.

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Key Features

Reference: 116500LN

Year: 2016

Case: 40mm Oystersteel

Dial: White (“Panda”) with applied Chromalight luminous hour markers

Bezel: Fixed black Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter bezel

Movement: Rolex Calibre 4130 (in-house automatic chronograph)

Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours

Jewels: 44

Bracelet: Original Oystersteel Oyster bracelet

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Water Resistance: 100 meters / 10 ATM

Functions: Chronograph

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Condition

Excellent pre-owned condition.

The case and bracelet display only light signs of careful wear, with minor superficial hairline marks consistent with responsible ownership. The dial, hands, ceramic bezel, and sapphire crystal remain in outstanding condition. The bracelet and Oysterlock clasp retain excellent integrity and operate perfectly.

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Set

Full set: original Rolex presentation box and original warranty papers.

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Notes

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN has become one of the defining luxury sports watches of the modern era. Its introduction of the black Cerachrom bezel represented a major milestone in the Daytona’s evolution, offering exceptional durability while enhancing the model’s unmistakable visual identity.

The white dial variant is especially prized for its striking “Panda” aesthetic, exceptional legibility, and enduring appeal among collectors worldwide. Coupled with Rolex’s highly respected calibre 4130 movement—celebrated for its reliability, efficiency, and robust chronograph architecture—the 116500LN stands as one of the most desirable references of the modern Daytona lineage.

Demand for early examples remains exceptionally strong, making the 2016 production year particularly attractive to enthusiasts seeking one of the first ceramic-bezel Daytonas.

A superb opportunity to acquire a complete and exceptionally well-preserved example of one of Rolex’s most iconic contemporary chronographs—equally suited for discerning collectors, passionate enthusiasts, and long-term ownership.