Watch Ref.: 40mm Rolex Daytona 16520 "Zenith"
Dial Type / Colour: Black Swiss Made Dial
Series / Year: A Series / Feb 2000
Condition: Well Used
Warranty: In-House 1 Year Movement Warranty
Remarks: Full Set with Outer Box, Green Box, Warranty Cert, RSC Service Cards, Booklets and Red Tag
In 1988, Rolex phased out the vintage 6xxx series Daytonas, which featured the manually-wound Valjoux movement and acrylic crystals. In their place, Rolex introduced the redesigned 16520 Daytona. This second-generation model boasted a modern 40 mm steel case, sapphire crystal, a sleek glossy dial, and a significantly updated Zenith El Primero self-winding movement.
The Zenith-powered Daytonas had a brief production span of only ten years before Rolex introduced its first in-house chronograph movement in 2000. This limited production period has made the Zenith Daytonas relatively rare.
This particular 16520, dating back to 1999, represents one of the final iterations of the Zenith Daytona, known as the 'A-series.' Notably, these late-model 16520s feature Luminova luminous compound on the dial and hands (indicated by the "Swiss Made" label at 6 o'clock), distinguishing them from earlier models that used radioactive tritium.
The watch showcases a glossy black dial & lightly aged creamy sub dials. It is fitted with the original MKIII bezel, marked by the "units per hour" engraving at the 1 o’clock position and the "240" marking, omitting the earlier "225" and "250" markers. Complete with its Japan warranty cert & full service history with Rolex Service Centre.
This is one heart-racing timepiece you should not miss!
