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And here's a picture of a SS and a 18k model together
May 21, 2009,01:37 AM
another great shot by Maurits !
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The History of the Rolex Cosmograph part IV : The Sapphire Era
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-01:44
In 1988, Rolex introduced a new Daytona to replace the not so popular manual wound 6263/5. The new Daytona ref. 16520 had a similar design but with some major improvements. Here are the two models side by side: very similar, yet different… The two generat...
Another great informative post, Jeff
By: amanico : May 20th, 2009-02:04
The 16520 is a really nice Dayto. The funny thing is that I prefer the 16520 white dial, rather than the 116 520 white. As for the Back dial, I slightly prefer the 116 520... Don't know why, but while comparing both of them...That was my first impression....
Here is my Daytona 16520 R porcelain.....
By: kaiserfranz : May 20th, 2009-06:01
.....only made in a very few examples, very hard to find. Really a rare bird.... THIS watch is really magic. The white colour of the dial must be seen to believe and the print looks like engraved. I am really more than happy to find all full package in th...
Do you have more details...
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-09:40
...about the production period and number ? I'm sure that you have done all the homework before pulling the trigger ;-) Cheers Jeff
Only produced....
By: kaiserfranz : May 20th, 2009-12:37
....as 16520 in 1988, serial R 8xxxxx and R 9xxxxx range ;-) ....talking about 50 - 100 watches.... Best regards Matthias
Thanks Matthias
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-13:20
for the great informations and terrific pictures of the beauty ! One of them in our new Masthead picture now ;-) Cheers Jeff
An estimate on the porcelain dial Daytona
By: tahoeblue : May 20th, 2009-15:22
of only 50-100 watches produced sounds optimistically low to me. Have to admit certainly that I don't have any idea of the production number, but these are seen often enough I would guess the production was much more, though certainly rare for Rolex. I do...
Superb, and stunning, Matthias
By: amanico : May 20th, 2009-12:45
The enamel dial gives a superb warmth to this watch! And the red lettering " Daytona " is so shiny, too! Great and very nice example. Thanks for sharing, Best, Nicolas
slower beat
By: dreamer : May 20th, 2009-20:19
I read the reason why rolex decreased the beat of the Zenith sourced movements is one of rolex conservatism.Lubricants were not so advanced then and a fast 36,000 beat would "dry" up the lubricants quicker , reliability issues.
Brilliant as always
By: Oztimelord : May 20th, 2009-03:15
I love these posts as they remind me why I sold everything and now just collect Daytonas LOL. Here is my 16520 A series with some nice food. Are you going to cover the Tropical and Patrizzi dialed Daytonas as a final tribute Regards Rene...
Patrizzi Daytonas
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-13:36
they are S, N, T and W serial black dialed 16520's where a brown discoloration has appeared in the subchapter rings, probably because of a defect of the paint . Here's a picture from my archives, sorry but I can't remember whose watch this is:...
Wow, a stunner !
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-22:52
I hope that you did not sell the Paul Newman...;-)
Thanks Smith !
By: DrStrong : May 20th, 2009-22:49
great picture of a famous 16520 ! Cheers Jeff
thanks
By: Ryan5446 : May 20th, 2009-04:10
we love those Zeniths...
so....
By: MiniCooper : May 20th, 2009-19:25
correct me if I wrong by Rolex used Zenith movements? cheers
Cal. 4130
By: DrStrong : May 21st, 2009-01:09
not bad at all...;-)...
Fabulous as always!
By: dayman : May 21st, 2009-07:49
This is another fabulous post on the topic of daytona! It is a pleasure to read and learn. I must say the pictures are attractive! Hope to read more posts like this one! Thank you very much Jeff!
Thanks Dayman !
By: DrStrong : May 23rd, 2009-10:32
the Cosmograph topic is closed for the moment, but there are so many stories to tell... Cheers Jeff
Great story
By: Kursman : May 22nd, 2009-09:19
Many thanks for the informative post. Matt