Rolex

In 1988, Rolex introduced a new Daytona to replace the not so popular manual wound 6263/5. The new Daytona ref. 16520 had a similar design but with some major improvements. Here are the two models side by side: very similar, yet different… The two generat...  

The 16520 is a really nice Dayto. The funny thing is that I prefer the 16520 white dial, rather than the 116 520 white. As for the Back dial, I slightly prefer the 116 520... Don't know why, but while comparing both of them...That was my first impression.... 

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.....only made in a very few examples, very hard to find. Really a rare bird.... THIS watch is really magic. The white colour of the dial must be seen to believe and the print looks like engraved. I am really more than happy to find all full package in th...  

...about the production period and number ? I'm sure that you have done all the homework before pulling the trigger ;-) Cheers Jeff

....as 16520 in 1988, serial R 8xxxxx and R 9xxxxx range ;-) ....talking about 50 - 100 watches.... Best regards Matthias

for the great informations and terrific pictures of the beauty ! One of them in our new Masthead picture now ;-) Cheers Jeff

another great shot by Maurits !...  

of only 50-100 watches produced sounds optimistically low to me. Have to admit certainly that I don't have any idea of the production number, but these are seen often enough I would guess the production was much more, though certainly rare for Rolex. I do... 

The enamel dial gives a superb warmth to this watch! And the red lettering " Daytona " is so shiny, too! Great and very nice example. Thanks for sharing, Best, Nicolas

I read the reason why rolex decreased the beat of the Zenith sourced movements is one of rolex conservatism.Lubricants were not so advanced then and a fast 36,000 beat would "dry" up the lubricants quicker , reliability issues.

I love these posts as they remind me why I sold everything and now just collect Daytonas LOL. Here is my 16520 A series with some nice food. Are you going to cover the Tropical and Patrizzi dialed Daytonas as a final tribute Regards Rene...  

they are S, N, T and W serial black dialed 16520's where a brown discoloration has appeared in the subchapter rings, probably because of a defect of the paint . Here's a picture from my archives, sorry but I can't remember whose watch this is:...  

....i sold this Year to a french collector :-(...  

I hope that you did not sell the Paul Newman...;-)

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Regards Smith...  

great picture of a famous 16520 ! Cheers Jeff

we love those Zeniths...  

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correct me if I wrong by Rolex used Zenith movements? cheers

not bad at all...;-)...  

This is another fabulous post on the topic of daytona! It is a pleasure to read and learn. I must say the pictures are attractive! Hope to read more posts like this one! Thank you very much Jeff!

the Cosmograph topic is closed for the moment, but there are so many stories to tell... Cheers Jeff

Many thanks for the informative post. Matt

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