The Rolex Daytona 116508 Yellow Gold with Green Dial

A great way to see how popular a watch model is is to see what they sell for on the secondhand market. And if you look at the Rolex Daytona 116508 with green dial, you’ll quickly realize that this Daytona is absolutely on fire. In fact, it is one of the most sought-after modern Daytona models created.

But the fact is that this has not always been the case.

Let’s wind it back to 2016, the year in which the Rolex Daytona 116508 green dial was released at Baselworld.

Now, to begin with, the 116508 is made in full 18ct yellow gold, and naturally, it is going to have quite a hefty price tag. As a result, modern full gold watches have been able to become popular and appreciated, but because only a small group of people can afford (or motivate) the purchase of a full gold Rolex watch, the supply is often greater than the demand for these pieces.

It’s safe to say that people are going crazy about the Rolex Daytona in most of its shapes and forms, old and new.

And why wouldn’t they? It’s a legendary timepiece with a legendary history.

Like all Rolex watches, the Daytona has been improved, refined, and iterated over the course of its history. Simply because Rolex strives for perfection.

Over the years, Rolex has also released a number of different versions of the Daytona. Not only in terms of huge changes such as movements and function but most commonly in the form of different materials and different dials.

If you visited authorized Rolex retailers back in 2016, 2017, 2018, and the beginning of 2019,  you could actually find the Rolex Daytona 116508 with green dial sitting in the windows just waiting to be purchased, just like any Daytona in yellow gold. If you wanted it, a boutique could simply have it ordered, and you would have it relatively short after.

But today, that’s not the case anymore. Today, these pieces have year-long waiting lists or are only allocated to premium customers.

So how did it become like this?

Watch-replicas.com Fake Rolex 116508 ‘Green’ dial Daytona. This is one of the most sought-after timepieces on today’s market. When someone sees this one, they say “WOW”. It is a must have for collectors and individuals alike. If you can have just one watch in your collection, this is the one. It’s a statement piece that is going to be popular until the end of time. The 116508 features a bright green dial with 3 green sub-dials fitted with an 18k yellow gold ceramic bezel engraved with tachymetric scale. It has a 40mm case on a yellow gold oyster bracelet.

Though the devastatingly cool new steel Daytona is the Rolex chronograph de jour, this year the brand also released new variations of their classic chrono in white and yellow gold. Today, we’re having a look at the reference 116508, in 18 carat yellow gold with a new green dial – a colour combination that no Aussie can resist.

The Daytona can be worn daily and will look perfect for whatever the occasion is. Wear this one to a wedding, a Nascar race, or a backyard barbeque. No matter where you’re wearing it, you will be sure to draw some attention to your wrist. The Daytona features a 72 hour power reserve so it will be ready waiting for you.

Of course, green is a special colour for Rolex, but in this instance it’s a green not like the bright tones of the green Submariner or the mossy green of the new Day-Date 40. It’s a rich colour, somewhere between pine trees and British racing green, finished in a starburst technique that at once complements and contrasts with the case – to stunning effect. Of course, it’s a solid-gold Rolex, so it’s not exactly the most unassuming of timepieces. But then again why should this watch pretend to be anything else? The green amplifies the character of the watch, but not so much as to make it over the top.

Yellow gold has been out of favour for quite a few years now, with red or pink gold (or Everose for Rolex) being much more fashionable. For many the bright tones of this metal are too brash and too opulent.

Unworn Full-Set Rolex Daytona reference 116508 18k Yellow Gold gents wristwatch. Green dial, baton hour markers, 3 chronograph sub-dials, an 18k Yellow Gold case, bezel, winder, pushers, Oyster bracelet and folded clasp, sapphire crystal glass, automatic movement and waterproof up to 100m. This watch has a serial: W46XXXXX.

This watch is unworn and still has the sticker on the clasp, case and case-back. The watch comes as a full set with the original Rolex box, manual, swing tags and papers dated 08/2020, meaning the Rolex International Warranty will be valid till 08/2025. It also comes with our own 24 months warranty.

We guarantee that this watch has been tested thoroughly for time accuracy, functionality and has been serviced to the highest standards according to the manufacturers specification. We have performed a very precise condition check to determine the level of refurbishment required to meet our high standards of quality. This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.

I think this is a short term view. After all, red gold has been trendy for the last 20 or so years. Yellow gold has been the king of precious metals for the last 6000. I think it’s safe to say that the lustre of yellow gold isn’t going to fade anytime soon.

To kick off the list is the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Daytona. First designed to fit the needs of some of the fastest drivers on Earth, the Cosmograph Daytona is linked to the world of motorsport forever. The newest upgrade gives us a transparent back and, of course, a striking earth-toned bezel.

The first of the new Perpetual collection, the “1908” harkens back to the year that the Rolex name was officially registered in Switzerland. Everything about this watch is a call to honor the history and continued excellence of Rolex and its products. If you were only to get one Rolex off of this list, this is the one that will feel the most like a Rolex.

The Explorer 40 range is expanded with the arrival of a new 40 mm model, crafted from Oystersteel, a Rolex proprietary alloy. The black lacquer dial carries the numerals 3, 6, and 9, together with the Professional hands, all firmly associated with the identity of this timepiece that embodies the spirit of adventure and perseverance.