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Rolex Daytona 116500LN
The ceramic bezel steel Daytona, and the reference that turned a waitlist into a liquid asset. Where it trades now, what is on hand, and whether a full set is worth holding through the next cycle.
Sourcing this reference
We source the 116500LN to spec for clients in our network. Tell us the dial, set, and year you are after and we will work it against current comps.
The index
The index has held roughly flat across the last two quarters after the 2022 runoff, and steel sport Rolex remains the most liquid segment we transact. Full set results cluster tightly; watch only sits below and the gap has widened, not closed, since 2023. Figures below are directional reads on recent market results, not asking prices.
Our read
The 116500LN is the most liquid steel reference we handle outside the Nautilus. A correctly priced full set clears inside three weeks at the current index, and watch only takes longer at a discount that has held. If you are sitting on a full set you no longer wear, this is a sell into strength rather than a hold.
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Sourcing
Not the example you want?
We source the 116500LN to spec for clients in our network. Tell us the dial, set, and year you are after and we will work it against current comps.
Frequently asked questions
What does a full set include for the 116500LN?
Original box, papers dated to the year of sale, hang tags, and the outer card. Full sets clear faster and hold a measurable premium over watch only.
How long does a full set take to sell at the current index?
Inside three weeks for a correctly priced full set. Watch only runs longer and trades at a wider discount than it did in 2023.
Why does watch only sit below full set on this reference?
Liquidity. A buyer at this level expects the full set, so watch only narrows the buyer pool and the price reflects that.
Do you take the 116500LN on consignment?
Yes, for examples in our price range. Request access and we will confirm comps and a liquidity window before you commit.
Directional market data. Not an offer.