• The Daytona Cosmograph is one of the most recognised and compelling timepieces available today. With a history stretching beyond the first Daytona released in 1963 to the pre-Daytona models of the 1950s, Rolex has continually sought to improve their performance, and adapt to changing social norms and tastes. In 1988, Rolex thrilled the public by introducing the first self-winding chronograph model in its history. The newly launched reference 16520 was powered by a derivative of Zenith's El Primero caliber, though substantially modified by Rolex. The reference 16519 introduced in 1997 was the white gold counterpart to the iconic stainless steel 16520.

• The reference 116519 was produced in the early 2000s and one of the first white gold Daytona models to use the upgraded in-house caliber 4130, replacing the Zenith movement. The model was offered in a variety of timepieces including this extremely attractive example with meteorite dial. Due to the unique nature of meteorite each dial has its own pattern giving each chronograph an individual look.

• The present watch is a “time capsule”, preserved in near new condition with original factory stickers on the case sides and caseback - except for some scratches to the undersides of the lugs from prior inspections. The watch is accompanied by its full suite of accessories.