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The Rolex Daytona model, since its initial release, has been at the forefront of the market as the most desirable chronograph in production. Prior to the introduction of the automatic-winding Daytonas in 1988, all previous Rolex chronographs had been manually-wound. Rolex decided to outsource their movement for the Ref. 16xxx series of watches, looking for the best movement available. and settled on the best that was available at the time: the famous They used this movement as the basis and then fortified it, performing approximately 200 modifications to the base movement to meet the expectations prestigious of the Wilsdorf group. This created the workhorse Rolex 4030 movement that was put in production for an era of 12 years. In this Reference, Rolex also incorporated the more resilient sapphire crystals, a contributing factor to the increased depth rating guaranteed at 100m or 330ft. This example, cased in solid 18k yellow gold, dates to circa 1991 and comes to us with an absolutely fantastic case, showing just light wear from age and use with no signs of having been polished or refinished in any way. The solid yellow gold bezel shows matching light wear and no damage or excessive wear of any kind. The matching Oyster bracelet also shows uniform light wear throughout and features an early blade clasp, vs the 'fliplock' clasp that came a bit later. Inside, the glossy black 'Inverted 6' dial is virtually flawless, with evenly patinated applied Tritium-filled indices, gently patinated sub-registers, and that modified El Primero automatic-winding movement. It even retains its factory caseback sticker! These neo-vintage pieces still present exceptional value in todays market and are becoming a modern classic in a big way. Condition: Case: Unpolished showing normal wear throughout with no significant scratches or blemishes and strong factory finishing. Retains fully-intact caseback sticker. Bezel: Unpolished, showing matching normal wear throughout with no significant blemishes. Dial: Virtually flawless, with beautifully patinated subsidiary register rings and evenly patinated Tritium-filled indices. Matching non-luminous handset. Bracelet: Rolex yellow gold Oyster bracelet with 10 links and signed blade clasp stamped 'R8.' Matches case condition showing normal wear throughout with no stretch. Shipping: All watches will be shipped via FedEx Insured Priority Overnight shipping. International shipping will be shipped via FedEx International Priority Express, always fully insured. This service is included in the listed price and will not incur any additional fees. All watches are shipped 1-2 business days after receiving payment confirmation by Chrono24. We are unable to ship watches on Saturday or Sunday. Our Policy: We service or perform necessary maintenance to the extent necessary to all of our watches, unless otherwise noted. All watches are listed and sold running and functioning as intended. Our Guarantee: Through rigorous vetting of each watch offered, we’re able to guarantee authenticity of our pieces. Ultimately, your satisfaction is our mission, as is helping you get YOUR perfect watch. If you have any questions at all, we will get back to you ASAP. Each of our timepieces are vetted, evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our experienced team of experts and watchmakers prior to sale. We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise disclosed. We guarantee the authenticity of each watch in perpetuity.

The Rolex Daytona, reference number 116500LN, introduced in 2016, is a highly sought-after model renowned for its precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Crafted from Oystersteel, it features a 40mm case with a ceramic bezel, water resistance up to 100 meters, and houses the automatic caliber 4130 with a 72-hour power reserve. This model's distinctive appearance is marked by its stylish black or white dial, complemented by Oystersteel bracelet equipped with an Oysterlock clasp, signifying a blend of high performance and elegance.