RolexDaytona

This one-owner Rolex Daytona ref. 116520 was purchased new by the vendor from an authorised dealer in 2016. The watch is accompanied by its display box, outer box, warranty card, sleeve, booklet, swing tags and two spare links. The vendor advises the watch is in excellent condition and has been worn sparingly - grading it as ‘A’. The images appear consistent with that assessment, showing only minor signs of wear on the case and bracelet.

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. This example features a white dial, offering a refreshing alternative to the myriad of black-dialled Rolex sports watches. Silver sub-registers display running seconds and chronograph timing, while the red ‘DAYTONA’ script curved around the register at 6 o’clock provides a subtle hint of colour.

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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