Rolex

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona John Mayer

Ref: 116508

Description

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “John Mayer” Ref. 116508 The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116508 is an iconic expression of Rolex's legendary racing chronograph, distinguished by its 18K yellow-gold construction and striking green sunburst dial. Known among collectors as the “John Mayer Daytona,” this distinctive configuration combines the Daytona's motorsport heritage with one of the most recognizable dial designs of its generation. The 40 mm Oyster case is crafted entirely from 18K yellow gold and is complemented by a matching solid-gold Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock clasp and Easylink comfort extension. The fixed 18K yellow-gold bezel is engraved with a tachymetric scale designed to measure average speeds over a known distance. At the heart of the watch is Rolex's in-house Calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement featuring a column wheel and vertical clutch. It provides approximately 72 hours of power reserve and powers the central chronograph seconds hand, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter. The green sunburst dial, applied gold hour markers and contrasting chronograph registers create the distinctive appearance that has made the 116508 one of the most recognizable modern yellow-gold Daytona configurations.