Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 230
ROLEX, REF. 16520, DAYTONA, «FLOATING PORCELAIN DIAL” FULL SET
CHF 50,000 - 70,000
HKD 400,000 - 560,000 / USD 50,000 - 70,000
Sold: CHF 125,000
Very Fine and extremely rare, self-winding, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with white porcelain dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Reference 16520
Year circa 1988
Case No. R864919
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet, approx length 170 mm
Caliber 4030
Dimensions 40 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement signed
Accessories Box and original 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 1988 has never been at auction before.