ROLEX | REFERENCE 116520 DAYTONA A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 2012

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Property of an Important Private Chicago Collector

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REFERENCE 116520 DAYTONA

A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, CIRCA 2012

Dial: white

Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Movement number: 93'DJ3'911

Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back

Case number: 90'05S'553

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

Rolex debuted the first Cosmograph Daytona with an in-house movement in 2000 via reference 116520. Previously, the brand relied on a Zenith movement that they modified and upgraded to meet their exacting standards. The debut of a completely Rolex-produced Daytona in stainless steel made the ref. 116520 one of the hottest sports watches on the market. Today, this model remains extremely popular due to its classic timeless design, history and wearability. The 116520 features a traditional 40mm Oyster case worn on a matching flat-link Oyster bracelet. The bezel is in steel as well and displays a 400-kilometer Tachymeter scale. The white dial on the watch features chromalight indices and silver subsidiary dials to enhance visibility.