Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – Platinum Ice Blue Dial Chocolate Cerachrom Bezel Oyster

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona – 950 Platinum, Ice Blue Dial, Chocolate Cerachrom Bezel & Platinum Oyster Bracelet

At the absolute summit of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona family sits this extraordinary 950 platinum edition — the only Daytona that Rolex produces exclusively in the world’s most prestigious precious metal. Its combination of a glacial ice blue dial, rich chocolate brown Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter bezel, and platinum Oyster bracelet is a configuration so refined and so rare that it represents Rolex at the very pinnacle of its craft. This is not merely a watch — it is a declaration.

950 Platinum Case – The Rarest Rolex Metal

The 40mm Oyster case is crafted from 950 platinum — the densest, rarest, and most prestigious precious metal used in fine watchmaking. Heavier and more valuable than gold, platinum is naturally white, hypoallergenic, and develops a distinctive patina over time that collectors prize. Rolex reserves platinum exclusively for its most prestigious references, and the Daytona platinum is among the most coveted of all. Water-resistant to 100 meters (330 ft).

Chocolate Brown Cerachrom Ceramic Tachymeter Bezel

The chocolate brown Cerachrom ceramic tachymeter bezel — exclusive to the platinum Daytona — is one of the most technically and aesthetically distinctive elements in Rolex’s entire catalog. Its deep, warm brown tone creates an extraordinary chromatic dialogue with the cool ice blue dial, a color pairing of such sophistication that it has become one of the most admired and discussed in contemporary watchmaking. The Cerachrom material is virtually scratchproof, completely UV-resistant, and maintains its rich color for decades.

Ice Blue Dial with Chocolate Subdials

The ice blue dial — a color exclusive to Rolex’s platinum references — has a cool, luminous quality unlike any other dial color in the Rolex lineup. It shifts subtly under different lighting from pale sky blue to near-white, always retaining a glacial, serene quality. Applied white gold baton hour markers provide clean legibility, while the three chocolate brown subdials echo the bezel color in a carefully coordinated composition. The red DAYTONA signature adds a motorsport flourish to the refined color palette.

Calibre 4130 – In-House Manufacture Chronograph

The platinum Daytona is powered by the Rolex Calibre 4130 — Rolex’s entirely in-house engineered self-winding chronograph movement, featuring a vertical clutch, column wheel, blue Parachrom paramagnetic hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers. Superlative Chronometer certified to ±2 seconds per day precision, with approximately 72 hours of power reserve.

Platinum Oyster Bracelet & Oysterlock Clasp

The substantial platinum Oyster bracelet provides a wrist presence unlike any other — its weight, luster, and feel immediately communicating the extraordinary nature of this timepiece. Alternating polished and satin-brushed platinum surfaces create a sophisticated interplay of finishes, secured by the Oysterlock safety clasp with Glidelock 5mm extension.

The Ultimate Daytona

The Rolex Daytona in platinum with ice blue dial and chocolate bezel (ref. 116506) is produced in extremely limited numbers and is effectively impossible to purchase at retail price — making secondary market examples extraordinarily valuable. It is widely considered the most prestigious standard-production Daytona ever made, and one of the most investment-worthy timepieces in existence. For the collector who demands the best of the best.

• Case Size: 40mm
• Case Material: 950 Platinum
• Bezel: Chocolate Brown Cerachrom Ceramic Tachymeter
• Dial: Ice Blue with Chocolate Subdials & Red DAYTONA Signature
• Movement: Calibre 4130, Superlative Chronometer (±2 sec/day)
• Power Reserve: ~72 hours
• Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft
• Bracelet: Platinum Oyster with Oysterlock & Glidelock 5mm
• Swiss Made