The Rolex Daytona 116520 is the first true Rolex Daytona in history, as it is the first Daytona with an in-house movement. There really is nothing more to add.
I can really relate to your "stirring the soul" comment. A Zenith Daytona would be an amazing option, I like the positioning of the sub-dials better than on "my" 116520 reference. In hindsight, I should have purchased that one instead. Could you share a p
Robert, putting the 116520 on an alligator strap is a great call. It completely changes the character of the watch. More refined, a little dressier. And a 2009 acquisition... you've had some wonderful years together. John Glance does beautiful work with t
It is the most “Daytona” Daytona ever produced by Rolex, as it is the first Daytona equipped with an in-house movement. Ten years after its discontinuation, it has become extremely difficult to find unpolished examples. I believe the future holds some ple
Many believe that the market values it below a ceramic Daytona. False! Used prices are declining mainly due to the condition in which these watches are found today, more than ten years after production ended. An unpolished 116520 can be worth up to twice
Having owned my Rolex Daytona 116520 for five years, I thought I would write a longer-term review about what drew me to the watch, my experience wearing it, and how my love for it has grown over the years. Design: To me, the 116520 Daytona is the Rolex mo