2005 Rolex Daytona 116520 - Stainless Steel Black Dial Dancer and daring beauty

and daring beauty

Polished gadroon bars flow seamlessly from the bezel into the bracelet

The 18K yellow gold case shows honest signs of use consistent with its age and appears to have had a light polish on the back and sides

part of the model's story

Because most Franck Mullers from this period were worn heavily as daily statement pieces

2005 Rolex Daytona 116520 - Stainless Steel Black Dial Dancer and daring beautyThe First In House Daytona The reference 116520 is a landmark in the history of the world's most famous chronograph. Introduced in 2000, it was the first Daytona to house a movement built entirely by Rolex, the Caliber 4130. This was a monumental achievement, ending the brand's reliance on Zenith based ebauches and establishing the Daytona as a truly independent and technically superior watch. The Caliber 4130 was not just a replacement but a complete