Lot Essay
Rolex introduced the first self-winding chronograph, reference 16520 in 1988 using the new caliber 4030. The present example conforms to the second series with the tachometer scale at 400 units per hour.
Reference 16520 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, p. 205.
Reference 16520 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, p. 205.