2009 Rolex Daytona Ref. 116520 'APH dial' Full Set

After retiring the hand wound Valjoux Daytonas in 1988, Rolex introduced a new 40 mm Daytona with an automatic movement. These heavily modified Zenith El Primero self-winding calibers were used until 1999 when Rolex finally unveiled its first in-house chronograph movement for the new 1165xx Daytonas.

This specimen features a so-called ‘APH’ dial due to a noticeable gap between the words “COSMOGR” and “APH”. Dials with this ‘error’ were only produced for a short period, making these Daytonas more desirable among collectors.

This example here is in extraordinarily good shape, with little aging. The 40mm excluding the original crown and the screw pushers stainless steel case remains thick and robust, as well as the Oyster bracelet with solid links and end links.

The 5-liner white dial with superlominova indices remains in great condition. Lume glowing in its full potential.

It comes suited on the original 20mm Rolex Oyster bracelet that presents no stretch.

It also comes as a full set, including outer box, inner box, wallet, guarantee card, booklets, extra links and a service invoice from 2015.