Rolex Daytona 116509 White Gold Blue Dial

Seeks · 2019-12-23T08:36:26Z

Seeks showcases his Rolex Daytona Ref. 116509 in white gold with a dreamy blue dial, highlighting its shifting hues and red accents. A 2019 acquisition.

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Seeks shares his excitement over acquiring a Rolex Daytona Ref. 116509 in white gold with a blue dial, marking his final watch acquisition for 2019. His post offers a close look at the watch's aesthetic versatility, highlighting how its blue dial shifts in hue under different lighting conditions, a key characteristic for collectors.

Dear Friends, please allow me share some macros and WS of the last watch of 2019 ! Very excited about this dreamy blue dial Daytona 116509 for along time. It is also my first white gold bracelet watch, hefty weight but somehow it works.

The blue does look subtle at times and then vibrant at other occasions, depending on the lighting. I hope the following will show the different hues caught by this blue metal.

The red accents add a nice touch.

I wish you and your family a Merry and a very peaceful Christmas.

🎄🎅

Warmest regards

About the Rolex 116509 Ref. 116509

Rolex 116509

The reference 116509 represents Rolex's white gold execution within their chronograph lineup. Distinguished by its precious metal construction throughout both case and bracelet, this 40mm reference was produced from 2000 to 2016, positioning it as a luxury variant in the collection.

The 40mm case is crafted from 18k white gold and fitted with a fixed tachymeter bezel. A white dial sits beneath sapphire crystal, while the automatic Cal. 4130 movement provides 72 hours of power reserve. Water resistance extends to 100 meters. The watch is completed by an 18k white gold Oyster bracelet.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking precious metal chronographs with matching bracelet construction. The white gold case and bracelet combination, paired with the white dial, creates a monochromatic aesthetic. With its 16-year production run ending in 2016, the 116509 represents a substantial period in the model's evolution before newer references took its place.

Specifications

Caliber: Cal. 4130

Case: 18k white gold

Diameter: 40 mm

Dial: White

Water Resist.: 100m

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Key Points from the Discussion

After nine months of ownership, the author confirms his continued satisfaction with the Rolex Daytona 116509, noting the significant dial color variation under different lighting and its status as a keeper.
A fellow collector congratulates the author on the beautiful white gold Daytona, praising the blue dial and red accents.
A community member speculates that the Rolex Daytona 116509 might be discontinued soon due to the ceramic bezel trend, making the acquisition well-timed.
A collector expresses interest in the Rolex Daytona 116509, asking if the initial excitement has lasted, as it is on their personal wishlist.
The red accents on the blue dial are highlighted as a key design element that adds a distinctive 'bite' to the watch's appearance.

The Discussion

Jurry

Dec 23, 2019

Congrats it’s a beauty and that dial is stunning Indeed the red gives it just that little bit of bite

Cpt Scarlet

Dec 23, 2019

Congratulations and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

BMR

Dec 23, 2019

Beautiful addition Seeks. That blue dial with white gold is excellent. Cheers from one new Daytona to another 🥂. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, and big congratulations on this piece!

Clueless_Collector

Dec 23, 2019

Congratulations to this very nice Daytona. Judging from the ceramic bezel trend, this may be discontinued next year, so great timing.

VMM

Dec 23, 2019

Thanks for sharing. Enjoy it! Vte

Seeks

Dec 23, 2019

I agree.. just enough splash of red 🙏 merry christmas to you and all at home 🎄🎁

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