Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Chocolate Dial

Rolex Daytona · Ref. 116505

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 TypeAutomatic
CaliberRolex 4130
Power Reserve72 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
Jewels44

Case

Case Diameter40.0mm
Case Thickness12.2mm
Case Material18k Everose Gold
CrystalSapphire
BezelFixed, 18k Everose Gold tachymeter
Dial ColorChocolate Brown
Lug Width20mm
Lug-to-Lug47.5mm

Features

Water Resistance100m / 328ft
Bracelet/Strap18k Everose Gold Oyster bracelet
ClaspOysterlock folding clasp with Easylink
Weight200g
Complications
ChronographTachymeter

Pricing

Retail (MSRP)
$40,350
Market Price
$48,000