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235 . Rolex
A fine and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Arabic numerals and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1989
Reference No . 16520 , inside case back stamped 16500 Movement No . 59 ’ 396 Case No . L244799 Model Name Cosmograph Daytona Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 4030 ,
31 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 503
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex reference 78360 Dimensions 39 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 200,000-400,000 USD 25,000-50,000
Accessories With Rolex service receipt dated 23 January 2015 .
Literature For another example of a reference 16520 with Arabic numerals , however with black dial , please see Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo , page 560 to 563 .
Throughout the production of the reference 16520 , Rolex has experimented with various dial layouts and configurations . The present reference 16520 wristwatch is fitted with an extremely rare dial layout featuring applied luminous Arabic numerals and subsidiary dials fitted with black chapter rings . As opposed to applied baton numerals , Arabic numerals are commonly seen for the Daytona models in gold . The present example in stainless steel is in well preserved condition , to have retained such unusual features , is extremely rare indeed .