Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 19, 2023

LOT 214

ROLEX
REF. 16520; "DAYTONA", DARTH VADER; STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 25,000 - 35,000

USD 26,800 - 37,500 / HKD 210,000 - 294,000 / CHF 24,800 - 34,700

Sold: EUR 41,600

A fine, attractive, self-winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with dark color-change sub-dials.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model "Cosmograph" "Daytona"

Reference 16520

Year circa 1991

Case No. Nv470v722

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 78360; end-links 503)

Diameter 40 mm.

Length 160 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 4030, 31 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Part of the famous series of defect dials made by Rolex for the 16520, this Daytona sub-dials have turned to a very deep dark color that makes the dial appear almost "stealth" like earning its name of Darth Vader.