Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steenless Steel Men Watch (Chrono Working)

The Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Stainless Steel.

This watch is modeled after the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, arguably the most famous chronograph in the world. Specifically, it mimics the “Panda” or “Steel” aesthetic, characterized by its racing-inspired dial and tachymeter scale.

• • Description

    • Case & Bracelet: A silver-toned stainless steel finish with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces. It features the classic three-link Oyster bracelet.

    • Bezel: A fixed black Tachymeter bezel used to measure speed based on travel time or distance.

    • Dial: A sunray silver/grey dial with three sub-dials (registers) located at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.

    • Details: It features “DAYTONA” printed in red above the bottom sub-dial and screw-down pushers flanking the winding crown.

Design & Build

• Model Reference Style: Inspired by the 116500 series.

• Case Diameter: Approximately 40mm.

• Crystal: Flat glass (likely mineral glass on this specific version).

• Lume: Applied luminescent material on the hour markers and hands for low-light visibility.

Functional Layout

• Chronograph Pushers: The top button typically starts/stops the central seconds hand, while the bottom button resets it.

• Sub-dial Functions (Replica standard):

  • 9 o’clock: Usually a 60-second or 30-minute counter.

  • 6 o’clock: Running seconds (constant movement).

  • 3 o’clock: A 24-hour indicator (shows if it is AM or PM).

Technical Estimates (Budget Grade)