Lot Essay
The present ref. 16520 is a very well-preserved example of the Daytona model, sold with the full set of accessories.
Legendary timepiece, the reference 16520 was the first chronograph of the Rolex manufacture to encompass an automatic movement derived from a Zenith ébauche. Built with a larger case than its predecessors and a sapphire-crystal glass, it encountered immediate success and throughout the years, has become highly sought-after by collectors.
Legendary timepiece, the reference 16520 was the first chronograph of the Rolex manufacture to encompass an automatic movement derived from a Zenith ébauche. Built with a larger case than its predecessors and a sapphire-crystal glass, it encountered immediate success and throughout the years, has become highly sought-after by collectors.