ROLEX | COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, REFERENCE 16520 A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH "INVERTED 6" DIAL AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1991

Dial: whiteCalibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewelsCase: stainless steel, screw down case backCase number: N117849Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding claspSize: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mmSigned: case, dial and movement

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph function is working properly. The bezel with signs of wear and tiny pinhead dings throughout. The band with signs of wear throughout and minor surface wear particularly at 9 o'clock. Underneath the lugs with minor surface wear from removing the bracelet. The case back with minor wear particularly toward the center. The watch is in good overall condition with very minor signs of polishing. The bracelet with minor signs of wear at places, however it is in good overall condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

Being the first automatic Daytona to have been manufactured and sold by Rolex, the reference 16520 had a production time of approximately 13 years. With many different variations of the dial available on the market today, the present watch differentiates itself with an “inverted 6” subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock. The watch has gained in popularity a lot in recent years.