Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116520 - Steel, Black Dial, Complete Set (2016)

The Rolex Daytona reference 116520 holds a specific place in the model's history: produced from 2000 to 2016, it was the final generation of steel Daytona before Rolex moved to the fully ceramic-bezel 116500LN. This example dates to 2016, right at the end of the 116520's production run, making it one of the last steel-bezel Daytonas Rolex ever made.

Inside is Rolex's in-house automatic calibre 4130, a movement developed specifically for the Daytona and known for its simplified architecture, robustness, and column-wheel chronograph control, a meaningful step up from the Zenith-based movements used in earlier Daytona generations.

This watch is presented on its stainless steel Oyster bracelet with the black chronograph dial and tachymeter bezel that have made the Daytona instantly recognisable since the model line debuted in the 1960s. It comes as a complete set, meaning box and papers are included, which matters for both authentication and long-term value on a watch at this level.

As with every Watchlunex listing, this piece ships fully insured and is backed by our 30-day return policy, so you have time to confirm fit and feel before deciding to keep it.

A steel Daytona from the final year of the 116520's production run, in complete set condition, for a collector who wants a meaningful piece of Rolex chronograph history.