Rubber B has become well-known as a highly respected crafter of custom rubber watch bands for timepieces from some of the most respected watchmakers in the field, including such brands as Patek Philippe, IWC, and Breitling. Rubber B has a variety of straps in different colors and styles in our product portfolio that are appropriate for both business/formal wear and more casual situations as well.
One of the most popular Rolexes, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is by far the most sought-after. A vintage Rolex Daytona, such as the “Paul Newman”, is expensive in price. However, modern Rolex Daytonas like the model with the ceramic bezel that is made of steel also have long waiting lists for fans.
Recently, the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold has become more popular and famous among celebrities such as John Mayer and Jonah Hill, both actors sport the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold, which has a years-long waiting list.
The green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold is a special timepiece to collectors for a number of reasons. Launched at Baselworld 2016 (alongside the stainless-steel Cerachrom bezel Rolex Daytona). The green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold is made of solid 18k yellow gold and includes a deep “racing green” dial, with 18k yellow gold hands and hour markers as accents. The dial of the Rolex Daytona 116508 also features hints of red for the Daytona text on the dial and inner rings, as well as the Chronograph subdials and hour markers. There is a year-long waiting list to purchase one of the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold which will first go to a premium customer of Rolex.
Movement
The movement inside of the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold features an in-house caliber 4130 automatic Chronograph movement. The green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold holds around 72 hours of power reserve and includes Rolex’s standard +2 -2 seconds per day in accuracy.
Price
The original listing price of the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold was at $34,600. At first, there was plenty of supply made of these timepieces, 116508, and they were often seen in windows at luxury retailers. It wasn’t until 2019 when the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold started to sell out at authorized retailers after John Mayer purchased one.
The John Mayer Effect
John Mayer is one of the horology community’s most influential collectors, in fact, he has contributed to several watch brands in their promotion. Recently, John Mayer showed off his green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold in a Hodinkee series “Talking Watches”. Once John Mayer picked up this underestimated timepiece the green dial Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold was recognized as a future must-have watch.
The dial on the Rolex Daytona 116508 in yellow gold is a stand-out feature, and the contrast with the solid yellow gold is elegant and versatile, to say the least. Rolex does have other green-dialed watches, however, the 116508 emulates a darker hue that resembles pine and British racing green.
Watch Straps for Rolex Daytona 116508 from Rubber B
Solid Watch Straps
For Rolex Daytonas on an Oyster Bracelet, (including ref.116508) Rubber B offers numerous strap options for your luxury timepiece. From their solid-colored watch strap collection, you can choose between Jet Black, Arctic White, Mandarin Orange, Navy Blue, and Red Devil colors.
Dual-Colored Vulcromatic Watch Straps
From Rubber B’s Vulcromatic dual-colored collection, strap combinations include Jet Black/Pacific Blue, Jet Black/Forest Green, and Jet Black/Red Devil.
SwimSkin Watch Straps
From Rubber B’s SwimSkin collection of watch straps, they offer alligator textured 100% vegan in Jet Black, as well as Ballistic SwimSkin watch straps in Jet Black, Arctic White, and Navy Blue.
Are You in Need of a Custom Rubber Watch Band For Your Luxury Watch? Visit Rubber B Today
Every Rubber B custom rubber watch strap is made only from 100% vulcanized rubber, and all of our products are FDA and BVGG compliant as well.
If you would like to learn more about our complete list of products, shipping policies, and pricing, or have questions about our custom rubber watch straps, please visit the Rubber B website today for more information. One of our valued team members will be happy to answer your inquiry in a timely manner.
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