16520

I had the last 4 white Daytonas. The 116500 is perhaps ultimately very endearing with its small "defects", the sub-meters too big and the case more clumsy. The 126500 is just perfect, the edge of the steel bezel, the case with lugs that eats the wrist bet

But today is special

I appreciate your perspective and love for the 116500 - Rolex in general and the Cosmograph Daytona in particular are iconic elements of the industry. I love that this site is filled with passionate collectors who can appreciate the tastes of others - rec

Another cool shot from last summer. Each time I have it on my wrist, it is another love affair... Crazy. And I have it since 2009! Best, Nicolas

…CHF127K for a mint example at Philips today. And if folks looked closely there was another, to me even more unusual 16520 Steel sold today.

Vintage mood. Best, Nicolas

16520 Early S series Invert 6 dial

A summer wrist shot, just to put some smile on the wrist. Best, Nicolas

I put my name down for one when they were in production. This was at my then local AD where I had bought my first real watches (and first Rolex). I visited him a few years ago when they had lost their Rolex account (after decades) and reminded him that I