The Rolex Daytona 16520 occupies a legendary position within vintage Rolex collecting due to its use of the modified Zenith El Primero automatic movement. Introduced in the late 1980s, this reference transformed the Daytona line by replacing manual-wind calibres with a high-performance automatic chronograph system. Its slim steel bezel, elegant case proportions, and collectible dial variations have elevated the 16520 into one of the most respected and historically significant Daytona references ever produced.

Specifications

• Reference: 16520
• Production Period: Approximately 1988 – 2000
• Case Diameter: 40mm
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Movement Base: Modified Zenith El Primero
• Bezel Style: Stainless Steel Tachymeter
• Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
• Dial Variants: Multiple Collectible Configurations
• Chronograph Feature: Automatic Chronograph
• Availability: International Shipping Available