Cosmograph Daytona (Third Generation, Calibre 4130)
Cosmograph Daytona is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Introduced Calibre 4130, the first chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex for the Daytona. Its simplified construction improved reliability, efficiency, and ease of servicing. This 2000 entry identifies Cosmograph Daytona (Third Generation, Calibre 4130) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 116520 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.
History timeline
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New Generation
Cosmograph Daytona
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- 1963 — Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (First Generation)
- 1988 — Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Second Generation, Automatic)
- 2000 — Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Third Generation, Calibre 4130)Currently viewing
- 2016 — Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Cerachrom-Bezel Generation)
- 2023 — Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (2023 Generation)Current model
No longer available for purchase directly.
Source: Rolex Official Website