Daytona "Zenith"
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The first of its kind!
An iconic chronograph from modern Rolex history – the Daytona 16520 with the legendary Zenith automatic movement is one of the brand's most sought-after references. It marks the transition into the era of automatic Daytona models and has today secured a permanent place in the collector's world.
Our offered example is an A-series from 1999 and thus one of the last Zenith Daytonas delivered with a Luminova dial.
The totalizers have taken on a very slight brown tint, which has also partially transferred to the luminous material of the hands.
The 40 mm stainless steel case is in a very beautiful, honest vintage condition – unpolished and with only light, naturally occurring signs of wear that emphasize its character and originality. The Oyster clasp also bears the correct "X11" code.
Inside beats the proven Rolex Calibre 4030, based on the famous Zenith El Primero – modified and refined by Rolex to meet the brand's high quality standards. A movement that stands equally for collecting history, reliability, and high precision.
The Daytona is offered without box and papers, but has been fully inspected in our atelier and comes with a 1-year warranty. Old booklets and a Rolex booklet pouch are available.
An outstanding collector's item from the coveted "Zenith era" – authentic, original, and with that patina that only time can bestow. A must-have for enthusiasts of historic Daytona models.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- A-Series
- Year
- approx. 1999
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Steel
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Dial
- White
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 4030, Automatic
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Condition
- Very good
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Every watch offered at “Artisans of Time” has been personally selected, inspected, and subjected to several stages of quality control before becoming available in our shop.
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Every watch offered at Artisans of Time has been personally selected, examined, and appraised by Linus. After his assessment, the watch is sent to a certified watchmaking workshop. There, the authenticity of the watch is verified once more. This is followed by a functional check for accuracy and water resistance, as well as general maintenance, during which wear parts such as seals are replaced if necessary.
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