What We Fancy

The Rolex Daytona has reached legendary status in the watch collecting world and the 2010s saw a boom in the market for all variations. The Daytona started in 1963 with the ref. 6239, the “Cosmograph”, a chronograph with a tachymeter scale on the bezel and was first marketed for racecar drivers. In 1988, Rolex introduced the first automatic chronograph movement in a Daytona, the “Zenith” Daytona 16520. It was at Baselworld in 2000 that this reference was first introduced. The reference 116520 was the first automatic Daytona with an in-house movement, the caliber 4130. This example we have here is from 2009 and is in completely new/unused condition. It was a birthday gift that was never worn. As you can see in the photos, the stickers are still on the case/ bracelet. It is extremely difficult to find completely unused/ new old stock Daytona’s and we’re happy to be offering this stunning 116520.

Brand: Rolex

Model: Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116520

Case: 40mm wide (excluding crown), 12.5mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down case back, signed screw-down crown, screw-down pushers, sapphire crystal, serial V56xxxx

Movement: Rolex caliber 4130, automatic, 72-hour power reserve, chronometer-certified

Bracelet/ Strap: Original Rolex steel Oyster ref. 78590, 20mm lug width

Features: Creamy white dial, raised hour indices, applied logo, pointer chrono, 12-hour counting chronograph w/ 30-minute intervals, seconds, original bracelet, sapphire crystal, screw-down pushers/ case-back/ crown, Super-LumiNova, outer tachy scale, in unused new old stock condition, inner/ outer box, booklet, circa 2009

Box & Papers: Yes, original inner/ outer box, instruction booklet.

Condition: This watch is in brand new unused condition with the original case stickers still on the case and bracelet. The plastic bezel protector is in place in some photos. There are no defects of any kind. It is mint.

Backed by our two-year repair warranty. Contact us at info@thosewatchguys.com if interested in paying the wire price of $31,000.