Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Platinum “Middle East” Edition Ref. 116506 / 126506

This exceptional time-piece reimagines the ultimate racing chronograph by combining 950 solid platinum with custom aesthetics meant strictly for high-end boutique distribution in the Middle East. It features a captivating sunray Ice Blue dial—a signature shade reserved purely for platinum Rolex watches—contrasted beautifully by a rich, chestnut-brown Cerachrom ceramic bezel.

Its most defining characteristic is the substitution of traditional indices with hand-applied, high-polish Eastern Arabic numerals (١, ٢, ٣…). The latest generation (Ref. 126506) updates the classic silhouette with narrower lugs, a thin protective metal rim flanking the ceramic bezel, and a rare structural first for the model: a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback.

Key Features

  • Exclusive Dial Signature: High-legibility Ice Blue backdrop punctuated with PVD platinum-deposited Eastern Arabic script to prevent oxidation and fading.
  • Ultra-Premium Heft: Crafted out of pure 950 Platinum (case and bracelet), giving the watch a remarkable weight of roughly 254 to 281 grams.
  • Exhibition Sapphire Caseback: Reveals the internal mechanical components, an engineering departure from Rolex’s traditionally solid casebacks.
  • Cerachrom Tachymeter Bezel: The monobloc chestnut-brown ceramic ring features a molded tachymeter scale, enabling calculation of speeds up to 400 miles/kilometers per hour.
  • Next-Gen Chronograph Calibre: Powered by the updated Calibre 4131 (or 4130 for Ref. 116506) incorporating an 18k gold cut-out oscillating weight and advanced shock protection.

Specifications

Attribute Specification
Reference Number 126506-0004 (or Ref. 116506 for previous generation)
Case Diameter 40 mm
Case & Bracelet Material Solid 950 Platinum
Bezel Chestnut brown monobloc Cerachrom ceramic with tachymetric scale
Dial Sunray Ice Blue with Eastern Arabic numerals
Movement In-house Calibre 4131 (Perpetual, mechanical self-winding chronograph)
Precision Officially certified Superlative Chronometer (-2/+2 seconds per day)
Power Reserve Approximately 72 hours
Water Resistance 100 meters (330 feet) via Triplock triple waterproofness system

Clasp Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension
Caseback Scratch-resistant transparent sapphire crystal

Package Includes

  • Premium Watch Box
  • Protective Packaging
  • Warranty Card
  • User Manual

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