Rolex Daytona 116520 Black Dial New-Old-Stock
The king of luxury chronograph steel sports watch at the time, the 116520 is also the last steel bezelled Daytona before the popularisation in using more durable materials (or shall we say more scratch resistant). Although it is still considered as a modern watch till now, it will most certainly go down as one of the most significant reference in Daytona’s history as the first 100% in-house movement and the last steel bezelled Daytona.
The king of luxury chronograph steel sports watch at the time, the 116520 is also the last steel bezelled Daytona before the popularisation in using more durable materials (or shall we say more scratch resistant). Although it is still considered as a modern watch till now, it will most certainly go down as one of the most significant reference in Daytona’s history as the first 100% in-house movement and the last steel bezelled Daytona.
The king of luxury chronograph steel sports watch at the time, the 116520 is also the last steel bezelled Daytona before the popularisation in using more durable materials (or shall we say more scratch resistant). Although it is still considered as a modern watch till now, it will most certainly go down as one of the most significant reference in Daytona’s history as the first 100% in-house movement and the last steel bezelled Daytona.
Technical Data:
Maker: Rolex
Model: Daytona
Reference: 116520
Year: 2011 (G-Series)
Condition: 10/10 New-Old-Stock
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 40mm diameter
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Black dial
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Caliber: Rolex Calibre 4130
Bracelet/Strap: Original Rolex stainless steel 79590 oyster bracelet with full stickers.
Box/Papers: Watch with box and Card full set unworn
Condition:
The watch is in 10/10 condition New-Old-Stock. The original owner purchased the watch with full stickers and kept it in storage till this point. All the original stickers are still firmly intact and none of the links have been removed. The watch comes Full Set box and Card from year 2011
Our Thoughts:
The modern iteration with a ceramics bezel might be a bit more practical for wear and tear endurance but we love the original design of the steel bezel which makes the watch look a bit sleeker on hand and looks a tad bit more luxurious especially with this version in black.
This particular example in perfect New-Old-Stock condition is extremely hard to come by especially with all the original protective stickers and the plastic bezel protector. A true collectors item.
