ROLEX, DAYTONA REF. 16520 'NO DAYTONA', AN EXTREMELY RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WITH A RARE DIAL
CASE NUMBER: U161780
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USD 50,000 - USD 80,000
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Closed: 19 Oct 2023
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ROLEX, DAYTONA REF. 16520 'NO DAYTONA', AN EXTREMELY RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WITH A RARE DIAL
The present ref. 16520 is no ordinary “Zenith Daytona”. Look closely and you will that this extremely rare dial is without the red “Daytona” signature above the 12 hour register. The reason for this omission is unknown, the most probable explanation being the result of a printing mistake which eluded Rolex strict quality controls. Launched in 1988, the 16500-series comprised the first automatic chronographs to be introduced by Rolex, marking an end to the production of hand-wound Daytona models. The first movements used were the modified Zenith 'El Primero' movement, later replaced by the 4130 calibre developed in-house by Rolex.
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OVERALL CONDITION: Very good DIAL: The original dial is in very good condition with minor surface scratches right to the centre of the second subsidiary dial and left to the centre of the hour subsidiary dial, all hardly visible through the naked eye. Minor mark on the outer ring of the hour subsidiary dial at number 6. Indexes with minor surface wear. Hands are service replacement and in like new condition. CASE: The original case with minor surface wear in places, polished a while ago. Surface scratches below the lugs from removing the bracelet. Case back with slight surface scratches. Inside caseback stamped 16500 BRACELET: With minor surface wear, slightly stretched. Overall length of approx. 195 mm.
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CASE NUMBER: U161780ROLEX, DAYTONA REF. 16520 'NO DAYTONA', AN EXTREMELY RARE STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WITH A RARE DIALEstimate: USD 50,000 - 80,000
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