Rolex Zenith Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph ref. 16520 from 1999 A-serial

$23,500.00

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Rolex Zenith Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph ref. 16520 from 1999 A-serial

The Daytona is rooted in motorsports and racing—most notably in popular culture the 1963 Paul Newman model with caseback engraving “Drive Carefully Me.” Today, the Daytona almost transcends Rolex and is almost a tier and brand itself.

The Zenith component refers to the 4030 calibre movement but the details are all in the dial. An easy way to spot this is the running seconds hand at the 9 sub dial and the thinner hour marker. The last part, once seen cannot be unseen on other newer Daytonas. On this zenith Daytona, notice how the horizontal lines on the 9 o’clock sub-dial line up with the 9 marker. One the Rolex in-house movement it floats above. While this era of Rolex is not considered vintage yet, it is a future icon.

Overall, this one has no condition marks and appears to be professionally polished: maintains thicc lugs, stain and brushed finish is still crisp where it should be—minimal to no desk diver rash on clasp of polished center links. While no service history, this one appears to be running per factory specifications or close and it probably was recently serviced by a private watchmaker.

Videos and timegrapher: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuKzi3Ipl_1SA2r1L0-nmmYa0rF5lENb?usp=sharing


Specifications: 40mm case X 20mm lug width X 47h lug to lug X 12.5cc with sapphire crystal.


Box and papers: box yes, papers no

Bracelet: original mate to the watch measures total length with head to 7.8in so we recommend for a 7.65in wrist and under. Also includes white Rubber B DM106cd strap on tang worth $200




  • video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.

  • To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string

  • will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.

  • local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.

Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle or wire offer 

Rolex Zenith Cosmograph Daytona Chronograph ref. 16520 from 1999 A-serial

The Daytona is rooted in motorsports and racing—most notably in popular culture the 1963 Paul Newman model with caseback engraving “Drive Carefully Me.” Today, the Daytona almost transcends Rolex and is almost a tier and brand itself.

The Zenith component refers to the 4030 calibre movement but the details are all in the dial. An easy way to spot this is the running seconds hand at the 9 sub dial and the thinner hour marker. The last part, once seen cannot be unseen on other newer Daytonas. On this zenith Daytona, notice how the horizontal lines on the 9 o’clock sub-dial line up with the 9 marker. One the Rolex in-house movement it floats above. While this era of Rolex is not considered vintage yet, it is a future icon.

Overall, this one has no condition marks and appears to be professionally polished: maintains thicc lugs, stain and brushed finish is still crisp where it should be—minimal to no desk diver rash on clasp of polished center links. While no service history, this one appears to be running per factory specifications or close and it probably was recently serviced by a private watchmaker.

Videos and timegrapher: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuKzi3Ipl_1SA2r1L0-nmmYa0rF5lENb?usp=sharing


Specifications: 40mm case X 20mm lug width X 47h lug to lug X 12.5cc with sapphire crystal.


Box and papers: box yes, papers no

Bracelet: original mate to the watch measures total length with head to 7.8in so we recommend for a 7.65in wrist and under. Also includes white Rubber B DM106cd strap on tang worth $200




  • video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.

  • To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string

  • will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.

  • local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.