We’re working with a collector and he’s asked us to sell his treasured Zenith Daytona. Rolex introduced the 16520 in 1988 and it ran to 2000 so this is one of the last to be produced. It’s powered by the iconic calibre 4030 which was heavily modified from the Zenith El Primero automatic movement. The steel case is in overall excellent condition and will have been polished during a Rolex service which was completed in 2017 – the watch has barely been worn since this work. The original and untouched dial is one of the most famous designs in the World and is simply ageless. The original Rolex signed movement is again in excellent condition and our watchmaker will carry out a service in the next few days. The watch sits on the original bracelet (full 13 links) with the references:
Deployment Clasp – 78390A AB2 (dates to 2000)
End Pieces – 78390A with 508B stamped on the inside
In terms of provenance we have:
- The original Rolex punched papers
- The original Rolex Daytona brochure dated 1999
- The original Rolex Boxes – inner and outer with the sticker showing 16520
- The original Rolex calendar and pouch
- The Rolex service record
In addition to our lifetime guarantee on provenance and authenticity we also give a 12 month guarantee on the movement. As a general rule we do not guarantee water proofing on this age of watch. If this is a problem please advise during purchase.
