Rolex

Reference 16520 was the first automatic Rolex Daytona and introduced in 1988. It was equipped with the calibre 4030 which is a modified version of the 'Zenith' El Primero movement. For this reason, collector's refer to this reference as the 'Zenith' Daytona. It is similar in appearance to its successor reference 116520 which was introduced at the Basel fair in 2000. The new model incorporated the completely in-house Rolex calibre 4130, had both chronograph counters slightly above the 3 and 9 o'clock markers, as well as swapped the position of the subsidiary seconds with the chronograph hours counter.

On the verge of becoming vintage while still preserving a modern look, the 'Zenith' Daytona is gaining in popularity and collectability. At one point only hidden in the shadows of the famous manual winding Daytona references, it has become a model to look out for with its own particularities and variations. The present lot further carries the nickname 'Inverted 6' which is due to the chronograph hour counter having the 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour indications printed in a way that the 6 is actually upside down, thus appearing like a 9.

It is further offered as a complete set with guarantee, booklets, leather folder and presentation case with outer packaging.