Rolex Daytona
+107 % above RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Rolex Daytona (Ref. 116519) is $33,607. The trend points down (-11.7% over four months).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $33,607. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Rolex Ref. 116519 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Daytona Beach, White Gold Daytona, WG Leather Daytona, Ghost (116519LN), Stealth Daytona, Stone Dial Daytona
Production phases and changes
- 2000: Introduction of Ref. 116519 with Cal. 4130 in-house chronograph movement
- 2005: Serial number engraving introduced on rehaut
- 2005: Parachrom blue hairspring introduced in Cal. 4130
- 2010: Transition to random serial numbers
- 2017: Introduction of 116519LN with Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex bracelet (Baselworld 2017)
- 2023: Discontinuation of Ref. 116519LN, replaced by Ref. 126519LN with Cal. 4131
Movement variants
- 4130 (2000–2023) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- WG Engine-Turned Bezel "Thunderbird White Gold Bezel"
- Black Cerachrom Daytona 116519LN "LN Bezel / Lunette Noire"
Dial variants
- Black Index WG Daytona — COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA, index markers, 18k WG hour markers
- Daytona Beach Green / Chrysoprase — Roman numerals 18k WG
- MOP Daytona Beach — Roman numerals 18k WG, black lacquer indices at 3/6/9
- Silver / Panda WG Daytona — COSMOGRAPH / DAYTONA, index markers, black subdials
- Sodalite Diamond Daytona — Brilliant-cut diamond hour markers, 18k WG Arabic quarter-hour numerals
- Daytona Beach Turquoise — Roman numerals 18k WG
- Black Diamond Daytona LN — Diamond hour markers, black subdials
- MOP Diamond Daytona LN — Diamond hour markers
- Meteorite Daytona LN — Index hour markers, black subdials
- Ghost / Stealth Daytona — Index hour markers, black subdials, Chromalight hands
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas mit Cyclops
Bracelet variants
- Lederarmband mit Goldschließe Ref. Lederband
- Oysterflex Kautschuk-Armband (Gelbgold-Schließe) Ref. Oysterflex-YG
Serial numbers
- P000001 – Kxxxxxx (2000–2001) — P = c. 2000, K = c. 2000–2001 (overlap). Letter-prefix system. Serial number between the lugs at 6 o'clock (before 2005 only there; from 2005 also on rehaut).
- Yxxxxxx – Fxxxxxx (2002–2004) — Y = c. 2002, F = c. 2003–2004. Letter-prefix system.
- Dxxxxxx – Mxxxxxx (2005–2008) — D = c. 2005–2006, Z = c. 2006–2007, M = c. 2007–2008. From 2005 serial number also on rehaut.
- Vxxxxxx – Gxxxxxx (2009–2010) — V = c. 2009, G = c. 2010. Last usable letter-prefix year.
- RANDOM – RANDOM (2010–2023) — From c. 2010, fully randomized 8-digit alphanumeric serial numbers (e.g. 'OT23Q257'). Production year only determinable via warranty card. From 2020: new warranty card with NFC chip.
2000 marks the end of the line for the fifth-generation Daytona built on the Zenith El Primero base, Caliber 4030, in the Ref. 16519. The Ref. 116519 arrives with Rolex's in-house chronograph Caliber 4130, which uses 20 percent fewer components than its predecessor. The same year brings the first white gold Daytona on a leather strap, alongside the first Beach editions with gemstone dials.
## Rehaut, Parachrom, and the End of Date-by-Serial
Starting in 2005, the inner dial ring at 6 o'clock is engraved with the serial number as well, and by 2008 this is the only system in use. That same year, 2005, also sees the paramagnetic Parachrom blue hairspring make its way into Caliber 4130, a clear tell for examples made after 2005. 2010 brings the next break: Rolex switches to randomized eight-digit serial numbers, and from then on the number no longer reveals the production year. Dating a piece now comes down to the warranty card alone.
## The 2017 Cut: Cerachrom Replaces the Engraved Bezel
At Baselworld 2017, a black Cerachrom bezel replaces the engraved white gold bezel, and the leather strap gives way to the black Oysterflex. The new suffix LN, for Lunette Noire, marks the 116519LN. Dials are now offered in Ghost, Meteorite, MOP, and Black Diamond, while the old non-LN 116519 exits the lineup at the same time.
## From the Beach Series to the Successor
Among collectors, the Beach dials in Chrysoprase, turquoise, and mother-of-pearl are especially sought after, along with the sodalite version with diamond hour markers. 2023 sees the last 116519LN roll off the line, after which the 126519LN takes over with Caliber 4131 and the Chronergy escapement.
Brand profile: Rolex
Rolex is the most counterfeited watch brand in the world. Super-clones (VSF, ARF, Clean — the latter inactive since a 07/2025 raid, only old stock remains) reach 95%+ similarity. Authenticity is almost always only identifiable through micro-details and caliber behavior.
- Case back: ALWAYS solid and closed — any viewing window means definitely fake (exception: vintage Ref. 6085 only)
- Minute hand length: genuine Rolex minute hands end EXACTLY at the minute chapter ring. 1 mm too long = fake. The strongest VSF tell.
- Seconds hand: smooth sweep without any hesitation — the slightest tick-tock means fake
- Cyclops lens (on Date models): must magnify exactly 2.5×, the date should nearly fill the entire window
Serial number format: Since 2010, a random alphanumeric combination (e.g. 'G3M9K721'). 2000-2010: a letter plus 6-7 digits. Serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock (from ~2005 on). Older models: between the lug holes at 6 o'clock on the case.
Further sources
Buying guide: Rolex Daytona
Market situation and price range
At $33,607 the Daytona sits in a segment where first owners sell regularly — clean pieces with box and papers are not uncommon. The jump from "good" to "very good" usually costs 1,000 to 2,000 euros more at purchase. You get that premium back on resale if the condition is preserved.
Where the price stands
The price has fallen by -11.7% over the past four months. No crash, but a clear downward trend. Buyers currently have room to negotiate; sellers are better off waiting for the market to bottom out — unless they have to sell.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 49.1 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Rolex Daytona reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Daytona.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Rolex Daytona 116519
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $120,487 | Sotheby's | 09/2026 |
| $34,425 | Sotheby's | 03/2026 |
| $39,621 | Sotheby's | 12/2025 |
| $54,649 | Sotheby's | 09/2025 |
| $50,295 | Sotheby's | 07/2025 |