2022 Rolex Daytona 18K RG (Ref. 116505) Factory Baguette Diamond Maker Dial W/ Full Set

First introduced in 1963, the Rolex Daytona has remained one of the brand’s most coveted models. Designed with professional racecar drivers in mind, its precision chronograph and tachymeter bezel enabled accurate measurement of speeds up to 400 kilometers—or miles—per hour. The model’s name and purpose were born from Rolex’s role as the official timekeeper of the Daytona racetrack, cementing a legacy intertwined with motorsport excellence.

Introduced in 2008, the Rolex Daytona ref. 116505 marked the debut of the model crafted entirely in 18K Everose gold—Rolex’s proprietary alloy engineered to preserve its rich rose hue. This example features the desirable factory dial set with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, a configuration reserved for precious metal variants and produced in far smaller quantities than standard executions. Powered by the in-house caliber 4130, the ref. 116505 blends technical excellence with elevated luxury, standing as one of the most refined and collectible expressions of the modern Daytona lineage.