Daytona 'Panda'

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN Panda

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – Ref. 116500LN “Panda” is one of the most sought-after modern Daytona references, pairing the iconic chronograph design with a striking white lacquer dial and contrasting black sub-dials. Produced from 2016 until 2023, this reference introduced the black Cerachrom ceramic bezel to the stainless-steel Daytona line, elevating durability and visual contrast while preserving the model’s racing heritage.

The 40 mm Oystersteel case features the classic Daytona architecture with a Triplock screw-down crown, screw-down chronograph pushers, flat sapphire crystal, and a solid screw-down caseback, ensuring 100 meters of water resistance. The white “Panda” dial is characterized by the signature 3-6-9 chronograph layout, with black snailed counters, applied hour markers, and hands filled with Chromalight luminescence for exceptional readability.

Inside beats the in-house Rolex Calibre 4130, an automatic chronograph movement known for its reliability and technical efficiency. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and equipped with a column wheel and vertical clutch, the movement enables smooth chronograph activation with minimal wear. The blue Parachrom hairspring improves resistance to shocks and temperature variation, while the movement provides an impressive 72-hour power reserve and Superlative Chronometer precision of −2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

The watch is fitted to the classic three-link Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel, secured with an Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5 mm comfort extension, ensuring both durability and everyday wearability.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 116500LN

• Collection: Cosmograph Daytona

• Case Material: Oystersteel (904L stainless steel)

• Bezel: Fixed Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter

• Diameter: 40 mm

• Thickness: approx. 12.2 mm

• Dial: White lacquer with black sub-dials (“Panda”), Chromalight markers

• Calibre: Rolex 4130, automatic chronograph

• Jewels: 44

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph (30-min & 12-hour counters)

• Power Reserve: approx. 72 hours

• Precision: Superlative Chronometer (−2/+2 sec/day)

• Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 bar)

• Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension