An exceptional and increasingly scarce example, this Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520 from 2011 is presented in unworn, fully stickered condition — a highly collectible reference from the final years of the in-house steel Daytona era.
Housed in a 40mm Oystersteel case, the 116520 is powered by Rolex’s renowned Calibre 4130 automatic chronograph movement. Celebrated for its reliability and technical innovation, the 4130 marked a significant milestone as Rolex’s first fully in-house chronograph calibre. The crisp white dial, contrasted by polished steel hour markers and chronograph sub-dials, delivers the clean and timeless aesthetic that has made the steel Daytona one of the most desirable sports watches ever produced.
Discontinued in 2016 and replaced by the ceramic bezel generation, the 116520 represents the last of the all-steel bezel Daytonas — a detail increasingly valued by collectors who appreciate its classic proportions and understated character.
This example remains in factory-fresh, fully stickered condition and is supplied as a complete collector’s set, including original Rolex box, warranty card, booklets and swing tag. Finding an unworn, preserved example from 2011 is exceptionally rare, particularly in such untouched condition.
As demand for discontinued steel Daytonas continues to strengthen, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire an investment-grade example of one of Rolex’s most iconic modern references.
