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Lot Essay
The present ref. 16520 is preserved in very good overall condition and sold with the full set of accessories.
It impresses with its extremely rare dial without the prestigious red “Daytona” signature above the 12 hour register. The reason for this omission are unknown, the most probable explanation being the result of a printing mistake which eluded Rolex strict quality controls.
Launched in 1988, the 16500-series comprised the first automatic chronographs to be introduced by Rolex, marking an end to the production of hand-wound Daytona models. The first movements used were the modified Zenith 'El Primero' movement, later replaced by the 4130 calibre developed in-house by Rolex.
The 16500 series comprises the 16528 in 18K gold, the 16523 in steel and gold, the 16518 in 18K gold with leather strap, the 16519 in 18K white gold with leather strap and the present 16520 in stainless steel.
It impresses with its extremely rare dial without the prestigious red “Daytona” signature above the 12 hour register. The reason for this omission are unknown, the most probable explanation being the result of a printing mistake which eluded Rolex strict quality controls.
Launched in 1988, the 16500-series comprised the first automatic chronographs to be introduced by Rolex, marking an end to the production of hand-wound Daytona models. The first movements used were the modified Zenith 'El Primero' movement, later replaced by the 4130 calibre developed in-house by Rolex.
The 16500 series comprises the 16528 in 18K gold, the 16523 in steel and gold, the 16518 in 18K gold with leather strap, the 16519 in 18K white gold with leather strap and the present 16520 in stainless steel.