RolexDaytona

Offered by a private collector, this 2013 Rolex Daytona ref. 116520 is accompanied by a display box, outer box, warranty card, sleeve, booklets, swing tags and a spare link. Also included is a copy of the original bill of sale from Fraser Hart jewellers and a Rolex Service Centre card indicating the watch was serviced in April 2019. The watch is in overall excellent condition with only light hairline scratches and swirls visible on the case and bracelet. The vendor has graded the watch ‘A’ for condition and the images appear to be consistent with their assessment.

The instantly recognisable case of the Daytona ref. 116520 measures 40mm in diameter and Its ergonomic design is suited to a range of wrist sizes. Paired with an Oyster bracelet, and featuring a tachymeter scale on the bezel, the watch maintains a distinctly sporty character. The dial is gloss black with applique white gold indices and hands, all of which are coated with Super-LumiNova to provide superior legibility to the wearer. Curved around the sub-dial at 6 o’clock, the red “DAYTONA” script adds a touch of colour. Looking closer at the dial, this particular example is differentiated by a small but significant detail. Appearing on limited numbers from this era and nicknamed “APH”, a small spacing at the end of the word “COSMOGRAPH” has attracted the interest of the Rolex collector community and become sought-after.

Housed inside the case is Rolex’s first in-house chronograph movement. The calibre 4130 was introduced in 2000 and has powered the Daytona ever since. It’s equipped with an impressive 72-hour power reserve in addition to being chronometer certified. A screw-down crown and pushers afford 100m of waterproofness and further add to its versatility.

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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