Identified by the full reference m116506-0001, this Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue is the standard-configuration platinum Cosmograph with an ice blue dial and chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel. The -0001 suffix typically denotes the primary variant within a reference family, making this the baseline platinum Daytona against which all other 116506 configurations are measured. At 40mm on a platinum Oyster bracelet, it carries the full weight and visual density that the top-tier metal brings to the Daytona platform.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Case material: platinum plated
• Bezel: chestnut brown ceramic Cerachrom
• Dial color: ice blue with baton markers and ice blue counters in chestnut brown rings
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: platinum-finished Oyster
• Movement: clone Cal. 4130 automatic chronograph (super clone); Japanese automatic (A-grade)
• Power reserve: 72 hours
• Water resistance: 100 m

The rolex cosmograph daytona platinum execution uses a monobloc Cerachrom bezel insert with molded numerals and graduations, a manufacturing technique that creates raised markings directly in the ceramic rather than printing or engraving them after firing.

What Collectors Notice on the Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue

The 116506 held a specific position in collector circles as the platinum Daytona without diamonds or special dial treatments until 2023, when Rolex replaced it with the 126506. The -0001 variant keeps the dial clean with baton hour markers and three ice blue subdials ringed in chestnut brown against the ice blue background. This clean execution is what most enthusiasts picture when they think “platinum Daytona.” The rolex daytona platinum identity comes through in the heft, the color of the metal, and the exclusive brown bezel that never appears on steel references. If you want the platinum case with a different dial personality, the Everose 126515LN trades the cool palette for warm tones. Both can be explored in the Daytona collection.

This vs Other Versions

Within the 116506 family, the -0001 serves as the anchor point. Other suffixes introduce diamond markers, different dial textures, or Arabic numerals, but the -0001 stays closest to the traditional Daytona face. On the wrist, the platinum bracelet makes its presence known through weight alone. The ice blue dial provides enough color to prevent the watch from reading as monochrome, while the brown bezel adds a warm accent that softens the cool platinum tone. This replica Daytona 116506-0001 captures the definitive platinum Cosmograph in its most recognized configuration. In the super clone, a clone Cal. 4130 with 72 hours of power reserve runs the chronograph behind that dial.

Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue Replica FAQ

Why does the Ice Blue Daytona 116506 have a chestnut brown bezel?

Rolex gave the platinum 116506 a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel to set it apart from every steel and gold Daytona, and the brown is repeated in the rings around the three counters. The ice blue dial colour itself is reserved by Rolex for platinum models, so bezel and dial together mark the reference.

What does the Ice Blue Daytona 116506 replica cost?

It costs $1,159 as a super clone with a clone Cal. 4130, or $379 as an A-grade with a Japanese automatic. Both use the brown bezel and baton dial of this platinum Daytona 116506 copy, and the BT and Clean Daytona movement breakdown explains what the clone 4130 adds.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Daytona 116505-0017 Sundust, Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue Arabic and Rolex Daytona 116506 Ice Blue Baguette.