After years of introducing various gem-set wristwatches, all increasing in levels of audacity, in 2012 Rolex finally crossed the Rubicon of restraint and introduced their most spectacular, serially produced, gem-set Cosmograph Daytona yet. Originally only available in yellow and white gold, it was not until 2018 that the present 116595 in Everose, or pink gold, was released.

Aptly named the Rainbow, due to its lavish and impressive bezel carefully set with genuine sapphires that graduate in hue to mimic the color spectrum, the tones range from a vibrant and intense deep red, and slowly morph to mauve, orange, chartreuse, green, blue and finally deep purple. The attention and precision on each "RBOW" is mind-boggling, every single sapphire and gemstone used is internally flawless and perfectly cut to fit without prongs into the bezel. The lugs are furthermore set with diamonds, to enhance the colorful nature of the watch. Due to the obvious difficulty in sourcing such flawless stones, the production numbers of such timepieces remains extremely low and across all metals, few have surfaced at auction.

Of the few Rainbow variants known to exist in pink gold, the present watch is one of the most lavish and eye-catching variants, with fitted pavé diamonds on the dial. The non-gemset Everose bracelet allows the timepiece to be worn with ease and comfort and sit well on the wrist.

Virtually impossible to acquire when it was available at retail, even for longstanding customers of Rolex, the present Rainbow Daytona is offered in virtually brand new condition by its original owner. The now iconic reference 116595RBOW is a captivating reminder of the joie de vivre that wearing a watch can inspire, as well as the creative, technical, and aesthetic excellence of the Rolex brand.

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