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Rolex Daytona 116520
- Make
- Rolex
- Reference
- 116520
- Model
- Daytona
1. General & Technical Overview
- Production years: approx. 2000 to 2016 Timeless Vintage+2OusWatch+2
- Case size: 40 mm, stainless steel
- Water resistance: 100 m / 330 ft Bobswatches.com+1
- Crystal: sapphire
- Bezel: fixed stainless steel tachymeter bezel (steel, engraved) Bobswatches.com+2Timeless Vintage+2
- Movement: Rolex in-house Caliber 4130 chronograph movement OusWatch+2Bobswatches.com+2
- Vertical clutch, column wheel
- ~72 h power reserve (improvement over previous) OusWatch+1
- Fewer parts than predecessors (simplified construction) OusWatch+1
- Dial options: black or white (“Panda”) configurations Bobswatches.com+1
- Bracelet: Oyster bracelet, solid links, Oysterlock clasp, with Easylink extension OusWatch+1
2. Parts and Component References
Below is a summary of key components (crystal, bezel, dial, etc.) and what is known about sourcing for the 116520 (plus cautionary notes).
| Component | Reference / Type | Observations / Notes | Sourcing & Authenticity Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal (sapphire) | Factory sapphire, flat, with anti-reflective / coatings | The 116520 uses sapphire, not acrylic. | OEM crystals are harder to come by for vintage 116520s; many aftermarket versions exist. |
| Bezel / bezel insert | Fixed steel tachymeter bezel, engraved metal, OEM style for 116520 & 16520 era CHRONO SHOP+2OusWatch+2 | Some sellers list “OEM stainless steel bezel insert for 116520 / 16520” CHRONO SHOP | Must check depth of engraving, quality of finish, edge chamfers. Aftermarket bezels exist (e.g. DeepCrystal) deepcrystal.net |
| Dial(s) | Standard factory dials: black or white | To my knowledge no verified mainstream co-branded dials (Tiffany, Cartier, etc.) are recognized commonly with the 116520. I did not find credible references of co-branding for 116520 in auction records or reputable sources. | If a “116520 Tiffany” or similar appears, extreme scrutiny is required: check for printing quality, layering, and provenance. |
| Hands | Factory hands matching dial (chrono, hour, minute, small seconds, chronograph registers) | Aftermarket hands exist; original ones will have consistent finish and lume tone. | Watch for slight mismatches in color, finishing, and lume brightness. |
| Movement parts (Cal. 4130) | Bridges, wheels, levers, etc. | Because 4130 is modern and still relatively recent, some parts are supplied by Rolex’s service network. | OEM parts are better sourced via authorized or experienced vintage specialists. Be cautious of non-genuine/clone parts. |
| Bracelets | Stainless Oystersteel | Primarily 78490 but for later models 78590 | |
| Clasp | Clasp code: B32-20790-N1 (often listed with the 78390A and 78490) |