ROLEX, STEEL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH “APH” DIAL, REF. 116520

Of specific interest to collectors of the automatic Cosmograph Daytona, the present example is distinguished by its dial, nicknamed ‘APH’ due to the printing variation of the ‘Cosmograph’ text where the ‘APH’ letters are slightly separated from the preceding letters and the word is in a slightly different font than found in other examples of this reference.

Consigned by the original owner it is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition and sold with the full set of accessories.

With the advent of the new millennium, Rolex decided to release a new version of their iconic Daytona chronograph. Introduced at the Basel fair in 2000, the case had been redesigned with new glossy lugs and was manufactured with a bracelet with solid links. The chronograph was assembled with the new movement caliber 4130, which lead the sub-register for running seconds to move from 9 to 6 o'clock. From a technical point of view, the new caliber maintains the COSC certification, has 44 rubies, a four-arms monometallic balance wheel made in Glucydur, micrometric ‘microstar’ regulation featuring four elements screwed onto the balance wheel's ring, 28,000 alternations per hour, KIF shock-absorbing device.

With time, and the discontinuation of the reference, Rolex collectors have started paying close attention to this specific model and the particularities of each piece.