This replica Daytona 116505-0017 places an Everose gold dial inside an Everose gold case, creating the full rose-gold monochrome treatment within the Cosmograph Daytona catalog. The 116505 reference denotes the solid Everose gold Daytona on an Oyster bracelet, and the -0017 suffix specifies this particular dial variant from among several options sharing the same case and movement. Rolex developed Everose as a proprietary alloy containing platinum, which prevents the copper-based color from fading over time the way standard rose gold can.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: Everose gold (rose gold plated)
• Dial color: rose gold tone
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: Everose gold Oyster
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, three-register chronograph
• Water resistance: 30m

The Everose gold Oyster bracelet on the 116505 differs from the Oysterflex-equipped 116515LN by using solid metal links throughout. This gives the watch a traditional rolex daytona rose gold bracelet heft that rubber-strap variants trade away for comfort.

Caliber Breakdown

The automatic chronograph movement maintains the standard Daytona three-register configuration. The rose gold tone of the dial means subdial legibility depends on subtle finishing differences between the main surface and the register areas rather than on color contrast. Applied hour markers in matching metal rise slightly above the dial plane to catch light, which becomes the primary readability aid in the monochrome layout. For a sharply different approach within the same metal family, the bright blue 126509 pairs precious metal with a high-contrast dial. Both sit within the Daytona collection but demonstrate how dial color transforms the character of a gold chronograph.

How It Compares

Rose gold Daytonas on Oyster bracelets carry the most traditional look among the precious-metal Cosmograph options. The metal bracelet adds weight and formality compared to Oysterflex-equipped models like the 116515LN, and the -0017 dial variant keeps the tone consistent from bezel to bracelet clasp. This is the Daytona for situations where the rubber strap would feel too casual and the yellow gold too bright. Everose occupies a middle ground in the color spectrum that works across seasons and settings without drawing the same attention as yellow gold. This replica Daytona 116505-0017 puts the full Everose monochrome package on an Oyster bracelet for those who want rose gold delivered in the most classic Daytona format.