Introduced at the 2016 Baselworld, the reference 116500LN replaced its predecessor reference 116520. With each new launch of a reference, Rolex guarantees innovation and new improvements for collectors to look forward to. Fitted with an in-house Rolex chronograph movement, reference 116500LN was Rolex's very first stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona to feature a Cerachrom bezel. Two dial versions were available for the stainless steel model - either black or white. An absolute instant success with clients immediately filling up the waiting list at retailers. Today, it is still incredibly difficult to obtain one due to the model's good looks and cult status.

Rest assured that the present Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116500LN is certainly not the usual example. Heightened its status, an even more desirable collectability lies on the reverse of the timepiece. Featured on the caseback is the engraving of the “Khanjar”, it is no secret that these timepieces with the special emblem was commissioned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Very well-preserved with all its factory protective stickers still intact, the present “New Old Stock” example is complete with its original guarantee stamped by Khimji Ramdas which has been the official retailer of Rolex in Muscat, Oman since the 1960’s.