RolexDaytona

KEY FACTS

• This Rolex Daytona is offered by a private seller in the UK
• This highly sought-after reference was the last Daytona to feature a steel bezel, and represents the end-of-an-era for Rolex's iconic sports watch
• Accompanied by a Rolex display box and outer box, warranty card, booklets, swing tags
• A spare link is also included where the bracelet has been sized
• The watch was serviced in 2015 and 2023, with Rolex Service Centre (RSC) cards for both included in the lot
• An invoice from RSC is provided for the latest service outlining the work and cost
• The watch remains under the service warranty period
• The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order, and advises it has not been worn since the service was carried out last year

ABOUT THIS WATCH

• An all-stainless steel version of Rolex's iconic chronograph, the reference 116520 is an intriguing part of the Daytona's six-decades-long history
• It's the first generation to feature an in-house movement - the chronometer-certified calibre 4130
• And, it’s the last generation of the Daytona to feature a steel bezel before a ceramic version was introduced in 2016
• The 40mm case if this generation is instantly recognisable with its fluid lines offering an appealing blend of dressy and sporty character
• The dial's clean and legible layout is characterised by applied white gold hour markers and contrasting sub-dials 
• It's paired with an Oyster bracelet with polished centre links
• The Daytona's versatility is highlighted by its screw-down crown and pushers which deliver 100m of waterproofness

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