Cosmograph Daytona 16520 - Zenith White Dial - Watch Only - 1999

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 16520 - Zenith White Dial - Watch Only - 1999

A late A-serial example of the legendary "Zenith" Daytona, powered by the modified El Primero caliber that made this reference one of the most coveted Rolex chronographs ever produced. The crisp white dial with contrasting black sub-dials defines the Daytona aesthetic of the era and remains a cornerstone of any serious vintage Rolex collection.

Details:

• Reference: 16520
• Year: 1999
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Engraved steel tachymeter bezel
• Dial: White with three black contrast sub-dials, applied luminous hour markers
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 4030, automatic chronograph (modified Zenith El Primero), 50-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel with folding Oysterlock clasp
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Good overall condition with honest signs of normal wear
• Case retains strong proportions with light surface marks consistent with age
• Bracelet shows expected wear and minor stretch from regular use
• Dial, hands, and sub-dials clean and well-preserved
• Crystal clear and free of significant scratches
• Running accurately, all chronograph functions operating correctly

The 16520 stands apart from every Daytona that followed thanks to its Zenith-based caliber 4030, the only self-winding Daytona movement Rolex did not build entirely in-house, making this final-year production example a benchmark reference for vintage sports Rolex collectors.