This Rolex Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust places a pink Sundust dial with baguette diamond hour markers inside an Everose gold case, a tone-on-tone treatment within the Cosmograph Daytona catalog. The 116505 reference denotes the solid Everose gold Daytona on an Oyster bracelet, and the -0017 suffix specifies this particular dial variant from among several options sharing the same case and movement. Rolex developed Everose as a proprietary alloy containing platinum, which prevents the copper-based color from fading over time the way standard rose gold can.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: Everose gold (rose gold plated)
• Dial color: pink Sundust with baguette diamond hour markers and pink counters
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: Everose gold Oyster
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone); Japanese automatic (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, three-register chronograph
• Water resistance: 100 m

The Everose gold Oyster bracelet on the 116505 differs from the Oysterflex-equipped 116515LN by using solid metal links throughout. This gives the watch a traditional rolex daytona rose gold bracelet heft that rubber-strap variants trade away for comfort.

Caliber Breakdown

The automatic chronograph movement maintains the standard Daytona three-register configuration; in the super clone it is a clone Cal. 4130 with 72 hours of power reserve. The pink tone of the dial and its matching pink counters mean subdial legibility depends on subtle finishing differences between the main surface and the register areas rather than on color contrast. Baguette-cut diamond hour markers rise slightly above the dial plane to catch light, which becomes the primary readability aid in the tone-on-tone layout. For a sharply different approach within the same metal family, the bright blue 126509 pairs precious metal with a high-contrast dial. Both sit within the Daytona collection but demonstrate how dial color transforms the character of a gold chronograph.

How the Rolex Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust Compares

Rose gold Daytonas on Oyster bracelets carry the most traditional look among the precious-metal Cosmograph options. The metal bracelet adds weight and formality compared to Oysterflex-equipped models like the 116515LN, and the -0017 dial variant keeps the tone consistent from bezel to bracelet clasp. This is the Daytona for situations where the rubber strap would feel too casual and the yellow gold too bright. Everose occupies a middle ground in the color spectrum that works across seasons and settings without drawing the same attention as yellow gold. This replica Daytona 116505-0017 puts the Everose-and-Sundust package on an Oyster bracelet for those who want rose gold delivered in the most classic Daytona format.

Rolex Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust Replica FAQ

Real or fake: how does the Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust compare with the genuine?

It follows the genuine 116505-0017 in every visible element: 40 mm Everose case, engraved tachymeter bezel, pink Sundust dial with baguette diamond markers and pink counters, Everose Oyster bracelet. Where a super clone and the original still differ is listed in our rundown of the points that separate a clone from the original, from tachymeter font to pusher travel.

What does the Daytona 116505-0017 cost compared with the original?

The Rolex Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust super clone costs $1,159 with a clone Cal. 4130 and 72 hours of power reserve, and the A-grade with a Japanese automatic costs $379. A genuine 116505-0017 in 18k Everose with a diamond-set dial is a precious-metal Rolex priced in the tens of thousands, so this copy covers the look for a small part of that sum.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona 116505 Sundust Dial, Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue and Rolex Daytona 116505 Ivory Dial.