Hi guys, I have for sale a fantastic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 'Zenith' ref.16520 in excellent conditions, with a strong case and a perfect dial. T serial number, circa 1997. The watch was serviced in Switzerland in 2019 by the official Rolex retailer 'Bucherer' and it comes with the Rolex service warranty card and the Rolex invoice papers. The watch is original in every parts and runs well keeping good time. THE STORY: Introduced in 1963, the Rolex Daytona has reached legendary status in the watch collecting world and is widely considered to be one of the most desirable timepieces ever, regardless of being vintage or contemporary. In 1988, to celebrate the Daytona’s 25th anniversary, Rolex released the reference 16500 series, which eventually included the Rolex Daytona ref. 16520 as their first collection of automatic chronographs. Based on Zenith's El Primero movement, this Rolex Daytona ushered in a new generation for the model line. While the nickname and base caliber harken back to the original maker, Rolex performed over 200 modifications to the movement, bringing it up to the brand's standard, to create their caliber 4030. The collectability and desirability of this Daytona generation seems to grow by the day with more and more collectors paying attention. By 2001, just a year after the first Daytona with an in-house movement was released, the ref. 16520 was hitting record sales at the auction blocks and reaching collectible status. The Rolex Daytona is a model which every enthusiast should own at some point due to its iconic status and the 16520 acts as a bridge for the Daytona shifting from vintage to modern, being the first automatic movement of the Rolex chronograph family, making it a true game changer. CASE: The case is even and thick with its original bevels. Serial and reference number are fully visible. Original 16520 caseback, correctly stamped 16500. BEZEL INSERT: Original Rolex (Mk3) 400 UPH bezel in excellent conditions ( aka Mk5 according to O&P classification). DIAL/HANDS: The dial is an original Rolex (Mk4) tritium markers white dial in perfect conditions (aka Mk5 according to O&P classification). All lettering is clearly visible and correct. The hands are tritium and match perfectly to the dial. Tritium is original and was checked with UV light. Dial shows no chips around the rehault, no scratches or spots. BRACELET: The bracelet is the original 78390 Oyster bracelet with 503B endings, full length and in very good conditions. The clasp is original to the watch and the code (V) matches the serial number. CRYSTAL: Sapphire crystal in excellent conditions. MOVEMENT: Correct 4030 Rolex Zenith-based automatic chronograph caliber running well. The number of movement matches the year of the serial. The movement was serviced by Rolex on February 2019. Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours Water Resistance: 100 meters BOX AND PAPERS: The watch comes with the original Rolex box (inner/outer) with "16520" sticker, the Rolex warranty holder (green folder), the Rolex calendar, the Rolex booklet, the Rolex tag, the Rolex service warranty card, the Rolex service center invoice. Original guarantee is missing. Asking 22500 Euro, insured shipping included. I am not interested in any trade. Payment method - I will accept Paypal and bank wire. Plenty of international references. View attachment 1202443