When Rolex launches the 4130 caliber in 2000 after more than 10 years of research, it is to replace the movement manufactured by Zenith.
The "El primero 400" was renamed 4030 after being totally modified to the requirements of Rolex and having deleted the date to make it finer. It was mounted on models 16520 from 1988 to 2000.
This new caliber ROLEX 4130, which is still inside today's Daytona, is known to be practically perfect.
With 72 hours of power reserve and 66 hours with the chronograph engaged, it is extremely reliable and easy to maintain.
The counters are now reversed compared to model 16520, the second hand is now at 6 hours.
The name DAYTONA comes from the famous endurance race held since 1966 on the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is called the ROLEX 24.
The watch is certified COSC : The official offices of the COSC (Swiss Official Control of Chronometers) were founded in 1973 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is an independent organization that guarantees the Swiss watch manufacturing tradition of precision.
Emblematic model of Rolex, the 116500LN is made of 904L steel, with a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 12.4 mm.
It replaces the model 116520 by adopting a black monobloc bezel in Cerachrom graduated from 60 to 400 units per hour and a new dial.
The sapphire crystal is flat and protrudes from the bezel.
The Oysterlock 78590 steel bracelet is Easylink to instantly extend the bracelet by 5 mm.
It alternate polished and satin surfaces.
With approximately 140 grams on the wrist, this watch is very comfortable to wear.
No wonder the waiting list is several years to acquire this new model at retailers.
Our model offered for sale is a like new 2021 production. It has the white dial, the prettiest combination.
