Rolex - Daytona – Black Diamond Dial – 116528 – 2000

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Location: United States

Year: 2000

Reference number: 116528

Accessories: Watch Only

Condition: Very Good

Material: Yellow gold

Color Dial: Black Diamond Dial

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116528 combines the motorsport heritage of the Daytona with the unmistakable presence of solid 18k yellow gold. Produced in 2000, the inaugural year of this generation, this example features a black dial set with eight factory diamonds and contrasting gold-tone chronograph registers. Its 40mm Oyster case, engraved tachymeter bezel, and solid-gold Oyster bracelet create a bold yet refined interpretation of Rolex’s legendary racing chronograph.

Powering the watch is the Rolex Calibre 4130, the first automatic chronograph movement developed and manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex. Its column-wheel and vertical-clutch architecture provides precise chronograph engagement, while its streamlined construction improves reliability and offers approximately 72 hours of power reserve. As an early-production example from the first year of the Calibre 4130 era, this diamond-dial 116528 holds particular appeal for collectors.

Specifications

• Reference: 116528

• Collection: Cosmograph Daytona

• Year: 2000

• Case: 40mm 18k yellow gold

• Bezel: Fixed 18k yellow gold bezel with engraved tachymeter scale

• Dial: Black with eight factory-set diamond hour markers and gold-tone chronograph registers

• Movement: Rolex Calibre 4130 automatic

• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

• Caseback: Solid screw-down caseback

• Water Resistance: 100 meters

• Bracelet: Oyster bracelet in 18k yellow gold

• Clasp: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp

• Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, and chronograph

• Special Features: Factory diamond-set dial, first production year of the six-digit Daytona generation, in-house column-wheel chronograph, vertical clutch, Triplock screw-down crown, and chronometer certification