Rolex 16520 Daytona zenith 1996 ‘full set’

Perfect example of a Rolex 16520 Daytona full set for sale. The watch dates back to 1996 and comes with the original box, papers and booklets. The watch has barely been worn and remains in outstanding condition, the original green sticker on the caseback is still present and the watch shows minimal signs of wearing. The subdials on the dial turned into a beautiful light brown color, also know as the Patrizzi dial effect which is common for the black dial Daytona watches in this serial range.

The Rolex Daytona is one of the most popular Rolex models, the 16520 with the 4030 zenith movement is the first Daytona with an automatic movement, the caliber 4030 is based on the Zenith El Primero movement and further modified in-house at Rolex. The 16520 zenith is sought after by collectors and to find one in perfect condition like this can be difficult. This watch dates back to 1996 and has a T serial number, the watch is sold in December 1996 in Aruba and comes from a private collector who has taken very good care of his watches. While Daytona watches most often has been worn much this example is a real safe queen and has not seen much daylight. A unique chance to acquire a neo vintage Daytona in the condition like it has left the factory last year.

It has the original tritium dial in black where the subdials turned into the sought after Patrizzi brow color, no parts has been changed during service in the early 2000’s, the original bracelet shows no stretch and just minimal signs of wearing. Furthermore the case and bezel are in perfect shape too, the lugs are strong and have their original finish left intact.

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Watch info

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph
year 1996
black Patrizzi dial
t serial number
original box, papers and booklets
near mint condition
caliber 4030 (zenith)
1 year full guarantee