About This Watch
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 with chocolate brown dial in full Everose gold is a masterclass in warm-toned luxury. Rolex's proprietary Everose gold alloy, which contains a precise amount of platinum to prevent color fading, pairs beautifully with the rich chocolate sunburst dial, creating a harmonious and sophisticated color palette. The brown dial with contrasting black sub-registers offers excellent legibility while maintaining an undeniably elegant aesthetic. This combination has proven to be one of the most popular in the Daytona lineup, appealing to collectors who find yellow gold too flashy and white gold too understated. The Everose gold tachymeter bezel features engraved markings filled with brown Cerachrom, complementing the dial perfectly. Inside, the caliber 4130 chronograph movement operates with the precision and reliability that Rolex is renowned for, featuring a column wheel chronograph mechanism with vertical clutch for seamless start-stop operation. The 72-hour power reserve ensures the watch keeps running through a weekend without wearing. The chocolate Daytona has become a modern classic in its own right, often seen on the wrists of discerning collectors who prefer their luxury timepieces with a warm, inviting personality rather than stark metallics.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Rolex 4130 |
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| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 44 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 40.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 12.2mm |
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| Case Material | 18k Everose Gold |
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| Crystal | Sapphire |
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| Bezel | Fixed, 18k Everose Gold tachymeter |
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| Dial Color | Chocolate Brown |
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| Lug Width | 20mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 47.5mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 100m / 328ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | 18k Everose Gold Oyster bracelet |
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| Clasp | Oysterlock folding clasp with Easylink |
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| Weight | 200g |
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| Complications | ChronographTachymeter |
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