Rolex John Mayer Daytona Super Clone

What the nickname designates

“John Mayer Daytona” names the Daytona reference 116508 with a green dial—a production variant inspired by the musician and collector. The 116508 is a yellow-gold reference that appears in stainless steel clones with alternative dial colours (black, green, diamond-set bezel). The green variant carries the collector nickname despite existing prior to the musician’s public acquisitions; the nomenclature is a collector designation, not a production marker.

References and colour options

The listing offers three 116508 clones at USD 1449 each, all 40 mm stainless steel with automatic movement. Rolex Daytona 116508 Green is the Mayer variant: green dial with diamond-set bezel. Rolex Daytona 116508 Black carries an identical case but black dial. Rolex Daytona 116508 Diamond presents a diamond-set bezel on an unspecified dial (likely black or mother-of-pearl).

Production and verification

The 116508 is a yellow-gold reference in original production; stainless steel versions are aftermarket and clone constructions. The green dial is the distinctive marker of the Mayer variant and the primary collector point. QC photographs confirm the reference 116508 engraving, dial colour under daylight, and bezel setting. The chronograph sub-dials and date window are inspected before video approval.

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Questions about this nickname

Is the 116508 a real yellow-gold reference?
Yes, 116508 is an authentic Rolex yellow-gold production reference. The clones listed are stainless steel reinterpretations; they carry the same reference number but substitute the case material. This is disclosed in the listing material.

What makes the green variant the "John Mayer" model?
The green dial distinguishes this variant from black-dial or diamond-set versions of 116508. The nickname originates from collector terminology, not an official Rolex designation. The reference 116508 with green dial is the colloquial Mayer variant.

How can I verify the reference number on the green dial version?
The case back and dial bear the reference engraving 116508. The QC close-up photograph shows both the dial face and the case-back marking. You can cross-check these against published reference images before ordering.

Is the diamond-set bezel on both the green and black versions?
The green variant (116508-0013) specifies a diamond-set bezel. The black variant (116508-0009) does not state a bezel setting and is likely standard ceramic. The diamond variant (116508 Diamond) has gem-set accents. Dial and bezel configurations differ across the three options.