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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Introduced in 1961 with a modified Valjoux 72 manual-wind 3-register chronograph movement, the Cosmograph, Cosmograph Daytona and Oyster Cosmograph Daytona were produced until 1988.

The watch was fairly unpopular and they were eventually replaced by a bigger Daytona featuring a self-winding movement. Initially using a modified version of the Zenith El Primero caliber, under the name Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph. In 2000 Rolex replaced the Zenith movement with a 3-register chronograph movement entirely of its own design, the Rolex 4130 caliber - Model Ref: 116520

Generally regarded as on of the mosr desirable and collectable watches in the Rolex Range.

The Following Reference Numbers which are located on the side of the case between the lugs at the no.12 position were used on Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Watches:

6239, 6240, 6241, 6239, 62,40, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264, 6265, 6240, 6241, 16518, 16519, 16520, 16523, 16528, 116509, 116518, 116519, 116520, 116523, 116528, 116589, 116598, 116599