Since the milestone of the firm’s very first model to feature a self-winding caliber based on the famous Zenith El Primero movement released in 1988, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16520 has enjoyed tremendous success for over a decade of nothing else but soaring demand and praise. With Rolex’s rigors in developing innovations and advancements, the reference was discontinued in 2000 to make way of Rolex’s first-ever in-house chronograph calibre 4130 with the reference 116520.

Growing in demand, the Cosmograph Daytona’s evergreen modern design has garnered the attention of vintage collectors all around the globe, and has become the most sought-after sports watch. Iconic in its status with an attractive black attire, the present example of the ref. 16520 bears a T serial from circa 1997. Preserved in excellent condition with its original green caseback sticker still intact, the present example is also accompanied by its original guarantee and presentation box, making this a highly collectible chronograph from the era.