RolexDaytona

From a private seller, this 2001 Rolex Daytona ref. 116520 is being auctioned along with its outer and display box, booklet, leather wallet, swing tag, original warranty and evaluation of the watch from April 2009. Presented in worn condition, it shows some light signs of wear consistent with the seller’s ‘A’ grading.

The instantly recognisable case measures 40mm in diameter and is finished in stainless steel. Its ergonomic design and versatile size are suited to a range of wrist sizes. The polished steel bezel is engraved with a tachymeter scale - a nod to the Daytona’s motorsport heritage. The dial is finished in a gloss back with applied white gold markers and hands. Silver sub-dials display the chronograph and running seconds, while the “DAYTONA” script provides a subtle hint of colour.

Housed underneath the screw-down case back is the calibre 4130. Introduced in 2000 as Rolex’s first in-house chronograph, the movement has a 72-hour power reserve and is chronometer-certified. The watch is secured to the wrist via an Oyster bracelet in stainless steel with polished centre links.

The Daytona ref. 116520 has an interesting provenance, being among the first generation to have an in-house movement and the last to have a steel bezel. Since it was replaced in 2016 with a new version sporting Rolex’s Cerachrom bezel, this reference has steadily climbed in value as collectors have come to appreciate its classic and timeless styling.

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