This Rolex Daytona, reference 116520, is a 40mm case in Steel used condition, featuring a Black Standard dial, a Steel Standard bezel, a Oyster bracelet, dated circa 2001. It is supplied with its original papers.
Rolex · 116520
Rolex Daytona in Steel, 40mm case, Black Standard dial, Steel Standard bezel. Circa 2001.
The Rolex Daytona is the marque's benchmark chronograph, born in 1963 as a purpose-built tool watch for racing drivers and now among horology's most coveted references. Defined by screw-down pushers, a tachymeter scale, and a three-register dial, it houses Rolex's in-house column-wheel caliber. Secondary-market demand reliably outpaces supply, sustaining premiums that make the Daytona a cornerstone of any serious sports-watch collection. Read the full Daytona buying guide ›
Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex is the benchmark by which most mechanical watches are measured. The Geneva manufacture pioneered waterproofing, self-winding movements, and date displays, earning a reputation for precision and durability that transcends horology. Today it dominates the prestige sports-watch market and functions as much as a financial asset class as a timepiece. Browse all Rolex ›