THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: ROLEX
MODEL: 116520
YEAR: 2000
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

“Mustard,” “Lemon,” “Panna”—one can call this Daytona many names. What’s obvious, however, is that this is one of the most beautiful Rolexes to come out of the last 30 years, and a perfect example of how what began as a manufacturing imperfection can become something truly special over time.

These early-run white dial Daytonas have a habit of turning creamy when left alone in a dark safe for extended periods. This example is, by a country mile, the best one we have handled—and it is now spending its time with an equally charming person.