Rolex - Daytona "Zenith" Ref. 16520

The first of its kind!

An iconic chronograph in modern Rolex history—the Daytona 16520, featuring the legendary Zenith automatic movement, is one of the brand’s most sought-after models. It marks the transition to the era of automatic Daytona models and has earned a permanent place in the world of collectors.

The model we are offering is an A-series from 1999 and is thus one of the last Zenith Daytonas to be delivered with a Luminova dial. The sub-dials have taken on a very subtle brown tint, which has also partially transferred to the luminous material on the hands.

The 40 mm stainless steel case is in a very beautiful, authentic vintage condition—unpolished and showing only light, naturally occurring signs of wear that underscore its character and originality. The Oyster clasp also bears the correct code “X11.”

Inside, the proven Rolex Caliber 4030 is at work, based on the famous Zenith El Primero—modified and refined by Rolex to meet the brand’s high quality standards. A movement that stands for collector’s history, reliability, and high precision in equal measure.

The Daytona is offered without a box or papers, but has been fully inspected in our workshop and comes with a 1-year warranty. Old booklets and a Rolex pouch are included.

An outstanding collector’s item from the coveted “Zenith era”—authentic, original, and with the patina that only time can bestow. A must-have for enthusiasts.

Our Service

Each vintage watch is individually selected and carefully checked by us. Once we have purchased a watch, it is mechanically and fully tested and inspected in our watchmaker's workshop. If necessary, the movement is fully serviced to ensure it meets our high standards.

We will always describe the watch as fully as possible in our sales texts. Our zoomable images are of the highest quality and form an important part of the description of each watch. Therefore, we do not retouch our images. We will never hide or cover up any element of a watch we sell.

One element of our unparalleled service is fully insured courier delivery with personal handover. Once you have received your watch, we recommend that you check it thoroughly. If you are not 100% satisfied, please let us know. We offer a 14 day returns policy. Simply return the watch for a full refund of the purchase price.

Our Warranty

We offer a one-year guarantee on the mechanical function of the watch from the day of purchase within the EU. We do not guarantee the water resistance of (vintage) watches, unless expressly stated in writing. Therefore, our warranty does not cover damage to the case and/or movement caused by water or moisture entering the watch. Our warranty does not apply to accidental damage or improper handling of your watch and does not cover the bracelet, case parts (including pushers, winding stem, crown and bezel), watch glass, dial and hands.