Rolex
Cosmograph Daytona
16520 - Zenith Cal. 4030
About this watch
UK retailed at Ernest Jones in July 1997, this is a perfect example of Rolex's first automatic Daytona, the Zenith El Primero based ref. 16520 Cosmograph, accompanied by its Rolex box & certificate.
The importance the ref. 16520 holds in the history of the Rolex Daytona cannot be overstated, it was after all the first Cosmograph to feature both a sapphire crystal glass, and a self-winding chronograph movement. Personally I love the aesthetic too, the crisp white dial with contrasting black chrono registers (reintroduced on the latest Cerachrom ref. 126500), with red DAYTONA at six.
This T serial Cosmograph manufactured in 1996/97 would have been one of the final 16520's to feature a white tritium dial, before Rolex switched to Luminova luminous for the hands & batons in 1998. During a Rolex service in 2014, the polished centre link Oyster bracelet was upgraded to the sturdier 78390 'solid end link' version, so one can wear with confidence. Waterproof to 100m.
1997
Original Box & Papers
SOLD
Stock no: 11388
Specification
Stock No. 11388
Year: 1997
Ref.: 16520
Material: Stainless Steel
Size: 40mm
Movement: Rolex Self-Winding Calibre 4030
Waterproof: 100m
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Strap: Stainless Steel
Our price: SOLD
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We provide free next-day delivery within the UK, and free worldwide shipping, fully insured. Every watch we dispatch, can be returned in its original condition within 14 days.
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