Cosmograph Daytona 116520 - Black Dial - Watch Only - 2005

Cosmograph Daytona 116520 - Black Dial - Watch Only (2005)

The reference 116520 was the first Cosmograph Daytona to run on Rolex's in-house Caliber 4130, and remains the modern classic that took the model from cult favorite to icon. This early production example pairs the sought-after black dial with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and the short-style folding clasp of its era.

Details:

• Reference: 116520
• Year: ca. 2005
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Fixed stainless steel with engraved tachymeter scale calibrated to 400 units per hour
• Dial: Black with contrasting silver sub-dials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, applied luminous hour markers
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 4130, automatic chronograph with column wheel and vertical clutch, 72-hour power reserve, COSC-certified
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel with folding Oysterlock safety clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Early production example in sharp condition with signs of wear
• Black dial with clean, well-defined sub-dial contrast
• Short-style folding clasp characteristic of early 116520 bracelets
• Good overall condition consistent with regular wear
• Running and all chronograph functions operating

Introduced in 2000, the 116520 marked a pivotal chapter in Daytona history by replacing the outsourced Zenith-based Caliber 4030 with Rolex's own Caliber 4130 - a movement that continues to define the modern Cosmograph.