Rolex
Reference 16523 'Floating Cosmograph Zenith' Daytona | A yellow gold and stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1988
Lot closes
June 17, 02:14 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Starting Bid
18,000 USD
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Description
Dial: black, Mk. I
Caliber: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 10'921
Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: R'833'324
Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer box, Official Chronometer Attestation dated March 20th, 1989 (punched), Rolex service invoice (undated), booklets, 1989-1990 calendar card, and hangtag
In the world of Rolex watch collecting, the Daytona remains one of the most desirable models in the Crown’s lineup. With its racing pedigree, it has captured the imagination of watch connoisseurs for generations. The ‘Zenith Daytona’ ref.16523 exists in an even more rarified category. Before Rolex created its own in-house movement for the model, they used the famous Zenith caliber 4030, the first automatic movement in a Daytona.
The current example comes with its boxes, dated Official Chronometer Attestation, service invoice and more. Its black dial contrasts crisply against the gold and stainless steel case.