Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Jun 28, 2020
LOT 263
ROLEX, REF. 16520, DAYTONA «ZENITH», ARABIC (RACING) NUMERAL DIAL, INVERTED 6, STEEL
CHF 60,000 - 80,000
HKD 480,000 - 640,000 / USD 60,000 - 80,000
Fine and very rare stainless steel, self-winding chronograph wristwatch with white dial, 3 registers and tachometer bezel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
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
Model Daytona
Reference 16520
Year Sold in December 1997
Case No. U161368
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet (78390/503B), approx. overall length 165 mm
Caliber 4030, El Primero
Dimensions 40 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Original box, punched warranty, booklet, red chronometer seal
Notes
The regular production 16520 is already a classic to collectors due to its famous El Primero (Zenith) caliber used on this reference as well as early dial variations such as floating or porcelain dials that are already very desired by enthusiasts. This version is even rarer as it features an Arabic or Racing numeral dial rather than the classic baton indexes. Not to be confused with the two-tone or the white gold version that feature an outer ring on the sub-dial that is either gold or silver, this dial has a black ring probably indicating that this was either a test dial or made in a very small batch upon request. There have only ever been 2 other similar steel 16520 with Arabic dials that have appeared at auction see: Antiquorum, New York, December 112008, Lot 522 and Christies, Geneva, May 16, 2001, Lot 402.