ROLEX | DAYTONA, REFERENCE 116528, YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 2002

In 2000, Rolex discontinued the Zenith-powered Daytona 16520 to transmission their chronograph onto the next generation. The newly released 116520 relied on the latest in-house calibre conceived by Rolex, the 4130. This new movement boasts a 70-hour power reserve and remains the powerhouse for current Daytona models. The main visual difference with the previous models is easy to spot: the running seconds are now located within the sub-counter at 6 o'clock, as opposed to 9 o'clock such as on the Zenith calibre. The present yellow gold Rolex Daytona reference 116528 was released in 2000 and garners all the newly introduced features. The model was available with many coloured dials and saw several minute evolutions throughout the years. This increasingly collectible timepiece is offered with all its original accompaniments and bears a classic white dial and the earlier bracelet design with the shorter clasp design. 

Interestingly, the present lot is fitted with an unusual red chronograph hand. This combination is most probably a later change by the original owner to improve the readability of the chronograph. Aesthetically, it improves the striking presence of the watch and the hand perfectly complements the Daytona signature present above the 6 o-c'clock subsidiary dial.