A Sacred Timekeeper: The 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona Platinum 116506

Expectations of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 50th Anniversary model were pretty high. When Rolex introduced the Daytona Platinum edition in Baselworld 2013, it caused an uproar among collectors globally.

The Reference 116506 was the ever first Daytona to be crafted from the noblest precious metal, platinum. The watch even flaunted a Cerachrom ceramic brown bezel and a flattering icy blue dial. Let’s delve into deep about the classic 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona Platinum watch, yet a hugely prized model in the luxury watch industry.

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Platinum Rolex Daytona 116506

Rolex designed the Reference 116506 to celebrate Daytona’s 50th anniversary in 2013. The watch flaunts a whole platinum framework, chestnut brown bezel and icy blue dial. However, the way Rolex integrated these elements precisely is undeniably appreciable. And it makes the Daytona 116506 so unique.

The use of 950 platinum instead of steel or gold makes it clear that collectors will have to take this watch seriously soon upon release.

• The ice blue dial is utterly gorgeous that holds up the series’ class. Rolex has exclusively preserved this particular colour for platinum models.
• The ceramic chestnut brown complements the three sub-dials on the ice blue dial perfectly. 

Overall, the platinum Daytona offers a natural aesthetics, and the model’s colour combination is something you will not typically find.

However, Rolex offered the Daytona Reference 116506 with two dial options – one, the ice blue dial with luminous hour markers, and second, an opulent diamond-set dial.

The diamond dial flaunts baguette-shaped diamonds at 1,4,5,7,8, and 11 o’clock markers; square-shaped diamonds at the 3,6 and 9 o’clock sides; and baguette diamonds at the 10 & 2 o’clock positions.

The Movement

Rolex’s in-house Calibre 4130 powers the Platinum Daytona 50th Anniversary model. The self-winding movement features a vertical clutch, a column wheel and a blue Parachrom hairspring resistant to magnetic fields. The hairspring also makes the watch ten times more impervious to temperature changes and shocks. The Rolex Daytona Platinum Reference 116506 is COSC-certified chronometers.

The Platinum Bracelet

The Rolex Daytona 116506 comes equipped with the sportier Oyster bracelet in platinum.

• The bracelet has the Oysterlock safety clasp and the patented Easylink Extension system.
• However, with the three-link solid platinum bracelet, the Reference 116506 enlists itself among the heaviest Rolex models ever produced.

To our surprise, platinum Rolex Daytona is heavier than a solid gold timepiece. Indeed, the watch offers a unique and appreciating wrist presence.

The 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona Platinum Reference 116506 is a significant part of the brand’s iconic racing chronograph line. You will agree that the platinum Daytona with icy blue dial is the most luxurious version of the legendary Daytona. It is a must-have watch in any serious luxury watch box.

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