Cosmograph Daytona 116508 - "John Mayer" Green Dial - Full Set - 2019

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116508 - "John Mayer" Green Dial - Full Set (2019)

One of the most coveted yellow gold Daytonas of the modern era, the reference 116508 in solid 18k yellow gold with its striking green sunburst dial has become universally known as the "John Mayer" Daytona after the musician championed it on Hodinkee's Talking Watches. Discontinued in 2023, this is the final generation of the classic 40mm yellow gold Daytona powered by Rolex's celebrated Caliber 4130.

Details:

• Reference: 116508
• Year: 2019
• Case Size: 40mm, 18k yellow gold
• Bezel: Fixed 18k yellow gold with engraved tachymetric scale
• Dial: Green sunburst with applied luminous hour markers, three chronograph sub-dials with red accents
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 4130, automatic chronograph, 72-hour power reserve, COSC-certified
• Bracelet: Oyster, 18k yellow gold with Oysterlock folding safety clasp and Easylink 5mm extension
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Original outer and inner boxes
• Warranty card (dated 2019)
• Superlative Chronometer hangtag
• Rolex booklets

Condition:

• Excellent overall condition
• Case retains sharp lines with only the lightest signs of handling
• Dial, hands and luminescent markers are clean with no visible damage
• Crystal free of significant scratches
• Movement running, all chronograph functions operating

The 116508 was the final iteration of the classic 40mm Daytona case profile in solid yellow gold before the reference was retired in 2023 - a modern grail whose collector status only continues to build.