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Lot Essay
US$10,000-15,000
With Rolex Service Guarantee, sales tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Rolex launches the new Daytona reference 16520 in 1988. Although the movement is based on the Zenith El Primero, it is greatly modified by Rolex and renamed Caliber 4030. The new Daytona is released in steel, gold, and also for the first time, in a gold and steel version. Besides being waterproof, the timepieces feature a sapphire crystal glass and a larger case. It immediately becomes a commercial phenomenon with endless waiting lists at retailers.
The early models sport a 200 graduated tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel and a black or white dial. Furthermore, the main graphics feature a five-row layout, the last of which is slightly "separated", nicknamed "floating cosmograph".
The font used for the designations on the dial is characterised by highly accentuated serifs and this is the last model where Rolex uses artisanal methods to apply the writing. Later, laser methodology will be used. The present sought-after model is in overall excellent condition.
With Rolex Service Guarantee, sales tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Rolex launches the new Daytona reference 16520 in 1988. Although the movement is based on the Zenith El Primero, it is greatly modified by Rolex and renamed Caliber 4030. The new Daytona is released in steel, gold, and also for the first time, in a gold and steel version. Besides being waterproof, the timepieces feature a sapphire crystal glass and a larger case. It immediately becomes a commercial phenomenon with endless waiting lists at retailers.
The early models sport a 200 graduated tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel and a black or white dial. Furthermore, the main graphics feature a five-row layout, the last of which is slightly "separated", nicknamed "floating cosmograph".
The font used for the designations on the dial is characterised by highly accentuated serifs and this is the last model where Rolex uses artisanal methods to apply the writing. Later, laser methodology will be used. The present sought-after model is in overall excellent condition.