Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
What is the Rolex Daytona 116500LN?
The 116500LN is the generation of the steel Cosmograph Daytona that came before the current 126500LN. Per the store's listing data for the reference: a 40 mm stainless steel case, Rolex calibre 4130 (a self-winding mechanical chronograph, 44 jewels) with a 72-hour power reserve, a black Cerachrom bezel, water resistance to 100 metres, and an Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock clasp.
Set the two generations side by side and the honest summary is that the case, the size, the bezel, and the reserve carry over; the movement is what changed, from calibre 4130 in this watch to calibre 4131 in the current one. Buyers cross-shop the two references constantly, which is why this guide and Guide 1 exist as a pair.
Quick facts
- The 116500LN is the steel Cosmograph Daytona generation before the current 126500LN.
- It uses Rolex calibre 4130, with a 72-hour power reserve.
- The case, size, bezel, and reserve carry over to the next generation; the movement is what changed.
- It was made in both black and white dial forms under the same reference number.
At a glance: specifications
| Case size and material | 40 mm stainless steel case |
|---|---|
| Movement / calibre | Rolex calibre 4130, self-winding mechanical chronograph, 44 jewels |
| Power reserve | 72 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Bracelet / strap | Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock clasp |
Which variants of the 116500LN are there, and how do you tell them apart?
The store's current listing is the black dial configuration, the so-called reverse Panda: black dial, light counter rings. The reference was the steel Daytona of its generation in both black and white dial forms; because the reference number is shared, dial color is a matter of the individual watch and its paperwork, never of the reference alone. To separate a 116500LN from a 126500LN, check the caliber on the paperwork (4130 against 4131) before anything visual.
| Reference | Dial | Counter rings | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116500LN | Black | Light | The configuration the market calls the reverse Panda |
| 116500LN | White | As fitted to the individual watch | Dial color comes from the individual watch and its paperwork, not the reference alone |
What should you check before buying a 116500LN?
- That the set is complete.
- That the paperwork matches the watch.
- The card date on any specific example you are considering, because listings do not always record the watch's year and no year should be guessed at.
A complete set for this reference is:
- Outer beige box
- Green Rolex box
- International warranty card
- Manual
- Warranty booklet
How do you buy from The Stellaris Collection?
Examples of this reference are listed on our site, and other examples can be sourced on request.
Warranty: while a manufacturer warranty is in force it applies; a watch out of manufacturer warranty carries a 1-year warranty from The Stellaris Collection. Purchases are completed directly with our team, by invoice, with payment by bank wire. Email info@thestellariscollection.com or call (213) 444-0926. By appointment only. We are an independent dealer, not an authorized Rolex retailer.
Frequently asked questions
What movement does the Rolex Daytona 116500LN use?
The 116500LN uses Rolex calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph with 44 jewels and a 72-hour power reserve.
How do you separate a 116500LN from a 126500LN?
Check the caliber on the paperwork before anything visual: 4130 in the 116500LN against 4131 in the 126500LN.
Does the reference number tell you the dial color of a 116500LN?
No. The reference was made in both black and white dial forms, so dial color is a matter of the individual watch and its paperwork, never of the reference alone.
What should a complete set for the 116500LN include?
A complete set is the outer beige box, green Rolex box, international warranty card, manual, and warranty booklet.
How is a purchase completed?
Purchases are completed directly with our team, by invoice, with payment by bank wire.
