Daytona

The Daytona traces to 1963, when Rolex conceived it as a professional racing chronograph and named it for the Florida circuit synonymous with high-speed endurance competition. Reference 116519LN represents the previous-generation white gold execution paired with the Oysterflex bracelet, earning its "Ghost" nickname from the quietly monochromatic interplay of polished white gold, a brushed steel-grey dial, bright black subdials, and matte black ceramic bezel. Produced from 2017 through 2023 before being superseded by the current-generation 126519LN, the reference has become one of the most desirable stealth-luxury Daytonas — favored by collectors who prize refined understatement over overt precious-metal signaling within a sports chronograph. The 40mm case in 18-karat white gold features the monobloc black Cerachrom ceramic bezel with engraved tachymetric scale and Triplock screw-down crown and pushers. The steel-grey dial carries three contrasting bright black subdials, red "Daytona" text above six o'clock echoing vintage examples, white gold applied Chromalight hour markers, and matching white gold hands. The in-house automatic Caliber 4130 — a self-winding chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch — delivers a 72-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer certification, completed by a black Oysterflex bracelet with white gold Oysterlock safety clasp. *This timepiece comes with the original white hang tag. Listed at 1,377.99 USD.