RolexDaytona

Offered by a private collector, this Rolex Daytona ref. 116520 was originally purchased by the seller from an authorised Rolex distributor in India. Included in the sale are the box, booklets, seal, swing tag, and the warranty card dated 2013. The watch case and bracelet show light wear from general use but no major nicks or dents, positioning this within the seller’s A condition grading. 

The case is presented in stainless steel and measures 40mm in diameter, offering versatile and ergonomic dimensions for a range of wrist sizes. The Oyster bracelet with polished centre links complements the Daytona’s sporty appearance. 

This example features a white dial, presenting a refreshing alternative to the ubiquitous black dialled Rolex sports watches. The small gap between the R and the A of Cosmograph is a rarely found and highly collectable error on this age of the 166520. Silver sub-registers display running seconds and chronograph timing, while the ‘DAYTONA’ script provides a subtle hint of colour. White gold hands and markers are filled with Super-LumiNova and provide superior legibility in all lighting conditions.

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

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