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The Rolex Daytona 16520 features a 40mm stainless steel case and is powered by the Zenith El Primero-based Caliber 4030 movement. With a clean dial, tachymeter bezel, and collectible status, it’s a legendary chronograph sought after by vintage Rolex enthusiasts.
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The Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement is one of the most iconic and collectible modern Rolex chronographs, marking a significant evolution in the Daytona lineage. Introduced in 1988, the reference 16520 was the first Daytona to feature an automatic movement—powered by the legendary Zenith El Primero-based Caliber 4030, which Rolex heavily modified for enhanced precision and reliability.
Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, this model boasts a black or white dial with contrasting sub-dials, applied hour markers, and a clean, symmetrical layout that offers excellent legibility. The fixed tachymeter bezel, originally crafted in stainless steel, reinforces the Daytona’s heritage as a tool for professional racing drivers. Known for its robust build and timeless appeal, the 16520 also features a screw-down crown and pushers, contributing to its 100-meter water resistance.
Discontinued in 2000 and replaced by the in-house Caliber 4130, the Rolex Daytona 16520 has since become a cornerstone in the world of vintage Rolex collecting, particularly coveted for its association with the Zenith movement and transitional design.
Feature | Description |
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Model | Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement |
Perfection | – The same arrangeable serial numbers and documents – Brushed and polished 904L stainless steel case and Oyster bracelet – Classic white or black dial with inverted 6 subdial and accurate vintage fonts – 1:1 recreation of Zenith-powered Daytona case, pushers, and dial layout – Historically correct replica — indistinguishable from the original 1988–2000 model |
Warranty | 2.5 years warranty by Shopreplicawatch |
Movement Type | Swiss Mechanism (Japanese version available upon request) |
Case Diameter | 40mm |
Case Material | 904L Stainless Steel |
Bezel | Engraved stainless steel tachymeter bezel (vintage-style font) |
Crystal | Flat sapphire crystal |
Water Resistance | 100 meters / 10 ATM |
Movement | Clone of Rolex Caliber 4030 (based on Zenith El Primero) |
Power Reserve | 50 – 55 hours |
Bracelet | Oyster bracelet with brushed links and folding clasp |
Dial Color | Black or White with vintage subdial configuration |
Dial Markers | Applied hour markers with luminous fill |
Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, and tachymeter |
Crown | Screw-down Triplock crown with Rolex logo |
Bezel Material | Engraved stainless steel |
Lug Width | 20mm |
Bracelet Type | Oyster bracelet with vintage clasp style |
Certification | Replica model – not COSC-certified |
Manufacture | Rolex |
Production Years | 1988 – 2000 (Zenith movement era) |
Attention | For Japanese Mechanism watches, materials and movements may differ from Swiss Mechanism watches. Please contact support for more details. |
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28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
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28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
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28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
Size |
28 MM ,36 MM ,40 MM |
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Type |
Japanese ,Swiss ,Chinese |
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