Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Brand: Rolex
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
Reference Number: 116520
Year: TBC
Movement: Automatic, Calibre 4130
Case Diameter: 40mm
Condition: Good with minor signs of wear
Glass: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Dial Color: White
Case Material: Oystersteel
Bezel: Fixed stainless steel with tachymeter scale
Bracelet: Oyster bracelet with extensive custom hand engraving (Ed Sheeran – California theme)
Box: No
Papers: No
Estimated Replacement Value: R320,000 – R380,000 (closest current steel Daytona new retail equivalents)

Why This Watch:
The 116520 is the last steel Daytona with the classic engraved metal tachymeter bezel before Rolex switched to ceramic. This white-dial example carries the pure, balanced proportions that made the reference a modern classic. The bracelet has been extensively custom hand-engraved with intricate floral, wave and Japanese-inspired motifs (including kanji characters), attributed to Ed Sheeran’s California-themed work — a highly personal and eye-catching modification that sets this piece apart.