This Rolex Daytona, reference 116503, is a 40mm case in Steel and Yellow Gold used condition, featuring a Black Standard dial, a Standard YG bezel, a Oyster bracelet. Priced dealer-direct and shipped fully insured.
Born for the track in 1963, the Daytona earned its reputation as Rolex's benchmark chronograph and grew into a collector cornerstone. Current production runs 40mm, a size locked in when reference 16520 arrived in 1988. The 116-prefix carries caliber 4130 through about 2023; the 126-prefix runs caliber 4131 from 2023, marked by a new bracelet and skeletonized rotor. Strong demand keeps trade levels firm. Wire pricing beats card every time. Read the full Daytona buying guide ›
Value-wise, these are easy to defend. Rolex came out of Geneva in 1905 under Hans Wilsdorf and built a hard reputation through waterproof Oyster cases, Perpetual self-winding movements, and the Cyclops date lens. Precision and durability turned it into an asset class as much as a watch. Demand consistently beats supply, so steel sports models trade over retail. Pay by bank wire and take about 3.4% off the listed price — the trade-level math works for you. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 116503
Rolex Daytona, Steel and Yellow Gold, 40mm case, Black Standard dial, Standard YG bezel.
