Sodalitona!

The white gold Daytona 116509 with a sodalite dial is one of those watches that doesn’t hit you all at once. It draws you in slowly. The white precious metal has that smooth, almost liquid look to it, and when you pick it up, the weight immediately tells you you’re holding something substantial. It’s not flashy, just confident in a way that feels very Rolex.

What really sets it apart is the dial. Sodalite isn’t something you see every day, and the way the deep blue shifts with the light gives the watch a kind of strong personality. No two pieces of stone look the same, so there’s this sense that you’re wearing something genuinely unique. The diamond markers don’t feel like decoration, they sit cleanly on the dial, catching just enough light to frame everything without pushing the design into anything overly ornate.

Inside, the 4130 movement keeps everything grounded and purposeful. It’s the sort of movement you stop thinking about after a while, just because it does exactly what it’s supposed to do, exactly when it’s supposed to do it. There’s something reassuring about that, especially in a watch that already stands out on its own terms.

This particular combination doesn’t show up often, and when you see it in person, you understand why collectors pay attention to it. The white gold, the natural stone, the diamonds; they come together in a way that feels balanced and refined, not assembled for attention. It’s a contemporary Daytona but with a bit more soul than usual, the kind of piece that stays interesting long after the initial excitement settles.

It is 2 decades old (D-serial) and remains in very good condition. The case and bracelet are crispy and the caseback sticker is still present. But most importantly; the dial shows no signs of any damage whatsoever.