Rolex

Daytona, Reference 116519

A white gold and meteorite dial chronograph wristwatch

Circa 2003

Dial: meteorite

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic winding, 44 jewels

Movement number: 0’069’096

Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back

Case number: Y’434’191

Closure: Rolex alligator strap and 18k white gold folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex guarantee, instruction manual, COSC hang tag, card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

Crafted in 18k white gold, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116519 stands among the most coveted precious-metal configurations of the modern era. Introduced in the early 2000s and produced in various dial iterations, the model combines the unmistakable silhouette of the Daytona with a luxurious precious-metal case and a high-performance in-house movement. Its robust calibre 4130—renowned for its reliability, precision and efficient architecture—marks a key technical milestone in the history of the Daytona line.

This example features one of the most desirable dials ever fitted to the reference: natural meteorite. Cut from the ancient Gibeon meteorite, the dial displays the naturally occurring Widmanstätten pattern, each with unique crystalline structure, ensuring that no two examples are alike. The interplay between the iridescent metallic surface, the applied Roman numerals, and the contrasting chronograph registers creates a striking aesthetic that elevates the watch well beyond its already celebrated status. Paired with its white gold case and sporty tachymeter bezel, the meteorite dial transforms this 116519 into a particularly rare and collectable iteration of the modern Daytona, appealing to both connoisseurs of Rolex design and collectors of natural-material dials.

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