Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520 Black Dial Oystersteel Pre-Ceramic

From Racetrack Underdog to Global Legend

Born in the 1960s to serve endurance drivers at the Daytona International Speedway, the Cosmograph Daytona has evolved from a niche tool into the world’s most celebrated chronograph. Revered by icons like Paul Newman and coveted by modern collectors, this reference 116520 carries the myth forward with unmistakable purpose and presence.

The DNA of a Motorsport Icon

• Reference Number: 116520
• The Chronograph Sub-dials: Black dial with three recessed registers for effortless, high-contrast legibility during timing intervals
• The Tachymetric Bezel: Engraved stainless-steel scale calibrated to 400 units per hour for calculating average speeds at a glance
• The Oyster Case: 40 mm stainless steel construction with screw-down crown and pushers; water resistant to 100 m
• The Movement’s History: In-house Rolex automatic chronograph calibre 4130—Rolex’s landmark successor to the Zenith era—renowned for its column wheel, vertical clutch, and rock-solid reliability
• Bracelet Style: Robust stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock safety clasp
• Includes: Original box and papers
• Condition: Good

The Legend on Your Wrist

Wearing the 116520 is to join a lineage that spans pit lanes, podiums, and the pantheon of cultural icons. It’s more than a chronograph—it’s a piece of living motorsport history, distilled into a timeless Rolex design that will resonate for generations.