ROLEX | A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, TACHYMETER AND BRACELET REF 16520 CASE A597099 COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA CIRCA 1999

• cal. 4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions • stainless steel Oyster case, bezel calibrated for 400 units, screw-down chronograph pushers, crown and case back  • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Movement and chronograph function in working order when cataloging. Dial and hands in excellent condition. Case with surface scratches and scuffs throughout. Bracelet shows normal signs of wear and surface scratches. Overall in good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Rolex guarantee, instruction manual and presentation box. The "A" series automatic Daytona with Zenith caliber is an incredible collectable watch today. Consigned by the original owner, this is example represents the very last year of production in 1999 of the Daytona using the Zenith movement.

Complete with box and papers, this watch is in lovely condition and still retains the factory green sticker to the case back.