Rolex Daytona 16520

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1993
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: White
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Reference 16520 'Zenith' Daytona | A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1993

Reference 16520 'Zenith' Daytona A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1993 Dial: white Caliber: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel, personally inscribed screw down case back Case number: S'498'728 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: noRolex, Reference 16520 'Zenith' Daytona | A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1993, Rolex, Case: The case is in overall very good condition with surface wear and nicks throughout commensurate with age. The case has been previously lightly polished. The numbers in between the lugs are crisp. The case back is personally inscribed 'ROLEX AT DAYTONA 24 PAUL NEWMAN ROLEX MOTORSPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR 1995' and is partially rubbed where it's written 'DAYTONA'. The bracelet is stamped '78390', the end links stamped '503 B', the clasp stamped 'T 1'. The bracelet with surface scuffing throughout. The bottom end link is slightly warped at the top. Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition. Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

Collectible Features |Rolex Daytona 16520

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Tropical Dial
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