2022 Rolex Daytona 40mm Ref. 116506 Platinum Ice Blue Dial

Description

This 2022 Rolex Daytona Ref. 116506 is one of the rarest references in the modern Daytona lineup, cased entirely in dense, naturally hypoallergenic platinum. The defining feature is its striking ice blue dial, a color only ever produced on platinum Daytona models, which shifts subtly under different lighting from a pale frost to a deeper steel-blue depending on the angle. The dial is paired with a matching blue ceramic Cerachrom bezel insert with a platinum-infused finish, an engineering detail unique to this reference that sets it apart visually from every other Daytona in the catalog. Powering the watch is Rolex’s in-house automatic chronograph caliber 4130, a movement engineered for long-term reliability with a reduced parts count and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The 40mm platinum case, screw-down pushers, and tri-compax chronograph subdials retain the timeless Daytona silhouette while the metal itself adds substantial wrist presence and weight. This example has been fully inspected by our in-house watchmakers for timing accuracy, water resistance, and case integrity, and arrives ready to wear. Given platinum Daytona production numbers remain a fraction of steel and gold output, this reference is highly sought after by serious collectors looking for a genuinely rare grail-tier addition to their collection.