Rolex Daytona 16520 Stainless Steel White Dial Zenith Movement

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The Rolex Daytona 16520 is a highly coveted collector’s piece. Crafted from stainless steel, the 40mm case features the signature engraved tachymeter bezel and robust construction that defines the Daytona lineage. With its combination of historical significance, Zenith-powered movement, and sleek white dial, the 16520 is a classic that will last for generations.

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The Rolex Daytona 16520 is one of the most collectible steel chronographs ever produced, and this T serial example from 1996 captures a critical moment in the model’s evolution. Featuring a 40mm stainless steel case and smooth white dial, it retains the classic proportions of the era while offering modern durability with a sapphire crystal and screw-down pushers. The clean white dial is accented by black outer minute tracks, showcasing Rolex’s minimalist approach to high-function design during this generation.

Paired with a solid-link oyster bracelet and engraved tachymeter bezel, the 16520 wears as confidently today as it did when it was first introduced. With its Zenith movement, crisp white dial, and transitional late-production T serial, this 1996 example reflects a moment of technical crossover before Rolex’s in-house 4130 movement debuted in 2000. It stands as one of the most important modern vintage Daytona references—sought after for its aesthetics, rarity, and place in the brand’s chronograph legacy.

Reference Number
16520
Model Family
Daytona
Movement
Automatic
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material
Stainless Steel
Dial
White
Case Dimension
40mm
Year
Condition
Pre-Owned (Very Good)
Box & Papers
Original Box Only

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