RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• A 2007 white-dialled example of Rolex’s iconic Daytona ref. 116520
• Offered by an established UK-based trade seller
• Presented with its box, outside sleeve, warranty card, wallet, booklets, and spare link
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, small seconds, and chronograph
• Chronometer-certified 4130 calibre movement
• Power reserve of 72 hours
• Screw-down crown and pushers deliver 100m of waterproofness (not currently tested)

SUMMARY

Launched in 1963 in conjunction with Rolex’s timing partnership for the Daytona International Speedway, the motorsport-inspired Daytona is one of The Crown’s most-loved models. 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. The 40mm case is both ergonomic and supremely wearable and strikes a perfect balance between a dress and a sports watch.

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