Series : DAYTONA
Model Number : 116528
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex 4230
Case Diameter : 40mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Mirror Material : Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : Gold
Strap Colour : Silver
Strap Material : 18kt Yellow Gold
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Printed and Applied Details
The most discriminating opening check is the internal layout of the Gold: coronet, text blocks, applied markers and hand reach. Benchmark spacing and centering across the whole face instead of elevating one font shape into a decisive clue. A a side-profile frame is especially useful because perspective can exaggerate small alignment differences. Factory labeling in the source (Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)) should remain separate from the physical evidence.
Hand-Level Comparison
For this exact configuration, prioritize the handset independently from the rest of the face. Trace length, hub shape, counterweight, stacking order and where each hand terminates relative to markers or scales. Hand geometry is most useful when compared with the exact 116528 reference rather than another watch from the same family. Factory labeling in the source (Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)) should remain separate from the physical evidence.
Mechanical Verification
The most informative starting point is whether the claimed Automatic is supported by actual architecture. Document bridge layout, rotor form, balance location and setting sequence instead of relying on caliber wording in the listing. Internal evidence should be documented with a clasp close-up only when access is appropriate and safe. The source names Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory) as factory attribution; keep that as classification metadata only. The listed reserve is Caliber Rolex 4230; that specification should be verified rather than assumed.
Evidence Weighting
The final note should distinguish listed specifications from features that were actually observed or mechanically confirmed. For this row, the comparison standard is 116528 itself rather than a neighboring configuration.














Joshua Scott –
At first I was focused on the specifications, but the styling ended up being the deciding factor. The overall finish is clean, and 40mm case and automatic movement adds just enough visual interest. Nothing dramatic, just a purchase that worked out well for me.