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.