Rolex Daytona “Blue Damask Dial” Prototype

This rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 116520 features an authentic prototype dial, an exceptional “Blue Damask” configuration officially confirmed by Bücherer. Created during Rolex’s internal development process, this dial presents a lighter blue tone, silver sub-dials, and blue numerals—details that never appeared in serial production and make this example uniquely distinctive.

The design recalls the electric-blue dial of the white-gold Daytona, yet stands apart through its unusual colour harmony and experimental aesthetic. It represents a moment in Rolex’s continuous pursuit of technical and visual refinement, when prototype dials were produced in extremely limited numbers for evaluation.

The dial is preserved in excellent condition, free from marks or wear, and the watch comes complete with its box, warranty, an additional black dial, and an official Bücherer letter certifying the prototype. A highly desirable and historically significant piece for collectors of rare Rolex variations and pre-series designs.