Series : DAYTONA
Model Number : 116528
Movement : Automatic
Power Reserve : Caliber Rolex 4130, 72u5C0Fu6642
Case Diameter : 40mm
Factory : Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory)
Mirror Material : Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Dial Colour : Black
Strap Colour : Gold
Strap Material : 18kt Yellow Gold
Clasp : Folding Clasp
Mechanical Behavior
A model-specific review should open with operation rather than appearance alone. Review the complication relevant to 116528—setting sequence, calendar change, GMT adjustment, bezel action or chronograph behavior—and record whether it matches expectations. Correct function supports a configuration but does not substitute for structural verification. The source names Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory) as factory attribution; keep that as classification metadata only.
Polish and Brushing
Start the assessment by documenting transitions between surface treatments instead of overall brightness. Record where brushing stops, polishing begins and edges change direction around lugs, bezel and bracelet. Normal wear must be separated from manufacturing traits before finish quality is used diagnostically. The source names Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory) as factory attribution; keep that as classification metadata only.
External Proportions
For this exact configuration, prioritize the case silhouette around the stated 40mm size. Trace crown position, lug mass, mid-case height and bezel-to-case ratio before judging surface polish. Profile evidence from a neutral-light frontal image is more stable than impressions created by reflections. The source names Clean Factory / VSF(VS Factory) as factory attribution; keep that as classification metadata only.
Assessment Boundary
Where photographs remain ambiguous, the sensible result is uncertainty until stronger documentation is available. The evidence record should remain reference-specific to 116528 throughout.














James Garcia –
I was curious whether the listing photos would match the actual proportions. In person, black dial and 40mm case is the detail that stands out most to me. For what I was looking for, this does the job nicely.