Rolex
Reference 16520 N.O.S 'Zenith' Daytona | A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1998
Auction Closed
December 8, 10:03 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: U'981'781
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, Official Chronometer Certificate dated June 5th, 2001, operating instructions booklet, booklets, leather card holder, booklet sleeve, polishing cloth, plastic bezel protector, and hangtags
The Rolex Reference 16520 also known as the 'Zenith' Daytona, is notable as the first self-winding Daytona reference alongside References 16523 in gold and steel, and 16528 in gold.
The Zenith name comes from the automatic caliber 4030 supplied by Zenith El Primero used to power the watch. The caliber 4030 also holds the title as the last outsourced movement supplied to Rolex for their chronograph range.
Over the production run of the 16520, five generations (marks) of dials have been identified. The present lot features the penultimate example referred to as Mark IV dials. Mark IV dials are notable for the 6 at the 6 o'clock subdial being right side up, and 'T SWISS T' indicating the usage of tritium right before Rolex switched to LumiNova to lume their dials.
We are pleased to offer the present Reference 16520 in wonderful condition complete with its full suite of accessories.