Geneva, Nov 05, 2022
LOT 157
ROLEX, REF. 16520, DAYTONA, PORCELAIN FLOATING DIAL, PUNCHED WARRANTY, STEEL
CHF 90,000 - 130,000
EUR 93,000 - 134,000 / USD 90,000 - 130,000 / HKD 710,000 - 1,020,000
Sold: CHF 118,750
A very fine, early, extremely rare, self-winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with porcelain floating dial
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 16520
Year Sold in March 1989
Case No. R782847
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 158 mm.
Diameter 40 mm.
Caliber 4030, 31 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories punched warranty
Notes
The R series of the automatic Cosmograph Daytona is the favorite 16520 reference for collectors, with its Porcelain dial and its “floating logo” giving it its unique look. Made of lacquer, these so- called porcelain dials are only available at the beginning of the “Zenith” production. The black graphics were printed on top of the dial, giving it a three-dimensional effect. The present watch originally sold in 1989 has never been at auction before.