Ref. 116520A highly rare, attractive and "like-new" stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, engraved caseback and presentation box, made for the Sultanate of Oman View our Conditions of Sale ., Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 2011 Reference No: 116520 Case No: G’578’951 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona “The White Khanjar” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by red lacquered box made for the 'Daytona Lesson One' auction, catalogue and a mini 'Ultimate Rolex Daytona' book by Pucci Papaleo. Provenance: Rolex Daytona "Lesson One" 50 exceptional examples of the world's most celebrated chronograph wristwatch , First introduced in 2000, the ref. 116520 Cosmograph Daytona succeeded its predecessor, the ref. 16520. The updated model was notable for featuring Rolex's cal. 4130 - the brand's very first in-house chronograph movement. Today, the Daytona remains an iconic Rolex model, representing one of the many technical advancements the company has made throughout its long horological history. While innovative throughout, the Daytona retained one constant—the occasional special variants. This exceptional ref. 116520 with white dial bears a personalized caseback engraved with a Khanjar, the crest of Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. One of the prized "Qaboos" limited series, it was sold new in 2012 through the Sultan's official retailer in Oman. Accompanied by a red lacquered box made for the timepiece and a mini 'Ultimate Rolex Daytona' book by Pucci Papaleo, this exceptionally "like-new" condition “White Khanjar” Daytona with its factory stickers intact represents a significant and rare find for collectors.
