Called the “Blue John Mayer” by collectors, this chronograph is the blue-dial cousin of the green Daytona that the guitarist made famous. Like Clark Kent in his glasses, it looks easygoing at first glance while solid 18k white gold hides in plain sight. Retired by Rolex in 2023, it suits the collector who wants Ocean’s Eleven style that works in the boardroom on Monday and at the racetrack on Sunday.

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. Set beneath the crystal, a sunburst blue dial glows electric in bright light and turns deep navy in the shade, while a red “DAYTONA” script and red-ringed subdials add a pit lane spark. Framed by a polished precious metal bezel, the engraved tachymeter scale shines like a mirror around the dial. Wrapped around the wrist, the Oyster bracelet blends brushed outer links with high polish center links for a rich, weighty feel.

Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, and tachymeter. Powering it all is the in-house caliber 4130 automatic movement with about 72 hours of power reserve, sealed in an Oyster case rated water resistant to 100 meters. After a long rest, unscrew the Triplock crown at 3 o’clock and turn it forward about 30 times to wind. Pull the crown out one click to stop the seconds hand and set the time, then push it back in and screw it down tight. Unscrew the pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock before timing anything, since the top pusher starts and stops the chronograph and the bottom pusher resets it to zero. Read average speed straight off the bezel as the chronograph seconds hand passes a set distance, then screw both pushers back down before any time in the water. Tucked under the Oysterlock clasp, an Easylink extension adds about 5mm of comfort in one quick move.

Comes as a full set, boxed with warranty documentation.

Few modern chronographs blend motorsport roots and precious metal restraint this well, and this generation now belongs to the history books. Picture it at the Rolex 24 at Daytona or catching the sunset at dinner, turning heads without ever asking for attention. For the collector who already knows the steel Daytona story, this could be the chapter worth writing next.