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Cosmograph Daytona, Reference 116520 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2008

Lot Closed

November 10, 12:43 PM GMT

Estimate

24,000 - 35,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


Cosmograph Daytona, Reference 116520

A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet

Circa 2008


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Movement number: C08'569'011

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: Y'643'339

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Papers: yes

Box: yes

Accessories: Rolex Warranty Card, instructions manual, card holder and presentation box with outer packaging

Introduced in 2000, reference 116520 marked a major leap in Rolex Daytona production, being the first ever in-house chronograph ever produced by Rolex, and thus the first ever in-house Daytona. Within the case was the brand new 4130 calibre, a result of years of research and development. To differentiate itself from its Zenith powered predecessor the 16520, Rolex moved the constant subsidiary seconds dial to 6 o’clock as opposed to the previous 9 o’clock and raised the subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock ever so slightly, with the case, bezel and bracelet remaining largely unchanged.


The Reference 116520 was produced until 2016 when it was replaced by the Reference 116500LN. The model has gained a well-deserved market recognition and is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire. With a black dial and stainless steel case, the present example presents a good opportunity to acquire an iconic model.