Rolex Daytona Steel "Zenith Movement"
Model #16520 Box:Yes Paper:No Year:1994-
AvailabilityIn stock
-
Shipping From
-
Delivery timeImmediately *
Sold & fulfilled by Master Luxury LLC (New York, USA). Shipping origin depends on product location. -
The Rolex Daytona Steel Ref. 16520 represents chronograph legend through its historic Zenith movement and extraordinary Patrizzi dial configuration within the iconic Cosmograph Daytona heritage. This exceptional timepiece embodies Rolex's transitional period, featuring a 40mm stainless steel case housing the modified Zenith Calibre 4030 that established the modern Daytona's foundation. The black Patrizzi dial creates remarkable collector appeal through its distinctive browning subdials—a natural aging characteristic that has become highly coveted among Daytona enthusiasts and represents one of the most desirable vintage sports watch phenomena.
The legendary Zenith-based Calibre 4030 movement represents a pivotal moment in Daytona history, featuring automatic operation with proven chronograph architecture modified by Rolex for enhanced reliability and precision. Operating with exceptional chronographic performance through traditional Swiss manufacturing enhanced by Rolex modifications, the movement incorporates robust construction and refined finishing that established the foundation for modern Daytona excellence. The Zenith movement period spans only from 1988 to 2000, making these examples increasingly rare and collectible, while the Patrizzi dial phenomenon adds extraordinary desirability through natural aging that creates unique brown subdial coloration impossible to replicate, representing both horological significance and collecting phenomenon that defines vintage sports watch appreciation.
The Oystersteel bracelet provides exceptional durability through period-correct construction with advanced finishing techniques, secured by the reliable Oysterlock safety clasp. The Patrizzi dial creates extraordinary collector appeal through unique brown subdial aging, while sapphire crystal protection preserves this remarkable natural phenomenon. Water resistance to 100 meters maintains practical capability. This mint condition example represents Daytona collecting at its finest. Buy this excellent preowned Daytona Steel Zenith Movement Patrizzi Dial on Master Luxury with papers dated 22-07-1994 and original box at exclusive price.
| Box | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paper | No |
| Year | 1994 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | 16520 |
| Collection | Cosmograph Daytona |
| Gender | Mens |
| Condition | EXCELLENT |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power Reserve | 52 Hours |
| Caliber | Rolex Caliber 4030 |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire Crystal |
| Hour Markers | No Numerals |
| Date | No |
| Clasp Style | Folding Clasp |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Steel |
| Case Back | Solid |
| Case Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Bezel | Fixed |
| Water Resistance | 30 Meters |
| Sku | 37482 |
Specification
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Model | 16520 |
| Collection | Cosmograph Daytona |
| Gender | Mens |
| Condition | EXCELLENT |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power Reserve | 52 Hours |
| Caliber | Rolex Caliber 4030 |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire Crystal |
| Hour Markers | No Numerals |
| Date | No |
| Clasp Style | Folding Clasp |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Steel |
| Case Back | Solid |
| Case Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Bezel | Fixed |
| Water Resistance | 30 Meters |
| Sku | 37482 |
Description
The Rolex Daytona Steel Ref. 16520 represents chronograph legend through its historic Zenith movement and extraordinary Patrizzi dial configuration within the iconic Cosmograph Daytona heritage. This exceptional timepiece embodies Rolex's transitional period, featuring a 40mm stainless steel case housing the modified Zenith Calibre 4030 that established the modern Daytona's foundation. The black Patrizzi dial creates remarkable collector appeal through its distinctive browning subdials—a natural aging characteristic that has become highly coveted among Daytona enthusiasts and represents one of the most desirable vintage sports watch phenomena.
The legendary Zenith-based Calibre 4030 movement represents a pivotal moment in Daytona history, featuring automatic operation with proven chronograph architecture modified by Rolex for enhanced reliability and precision. Operating with exceptional chronographic performance through traditional Swiss manufacturing enhanced by Rolex modifications, the movement incorporates robust construction and refined finishing that established the foundation for modern Daytona excellence. The Zenith movement period spans only from 1988 to 2000, making these examples increasingly rare and collectible, while the Patrizzi dial phenomenon adds extraordinary desirability through natural aging that creates unique brown subdial coloration impossible to replicate, representing both horological significance and collecting phenomenon that defines vintage sports watch appreciation.
The Oystersteel bracelet provides exceptional durability through period-correct construction with advanced finishing techniques, secured by the reliable Oysterlock safety clasp. The Patrizzi dial creates extraordinary collector appeal through unique brown subdial aging, while sapphire crystal protection preserves this remarkable natural phenomenon. Water resistance to 100 meters maintains practical capability. This mint condition example represents Daytona collecting at its finest. Buy this excellent preowned Daytona Steel Zenith Movement Patrizzi Dial on Master Luxury with papers dated 22-07-1994 and original box at exclusive price.
