Cosmograph Daytona Zenith Daytona 16520
1988–200015 variants
First self-winding Daytona, shown at Baselworld 1988, with the Zenith-based caliber 4030. Grew to 40 mm, gained crown guards, a sapphire crystal, applied markers, lacquered dials and “Oyster Perpetual” text. Steel throughout. Dials evolved through a series of Marks.
Variants over time
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Cosmograph Daytona
- Reference
- 16520
- Category
- Chronograph
- Production
- 1988–2000
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Water resistance
- 100 m
More specifications (5)
Read more
- The Rolex Daytona Reference 16520Read more at Blackbird Watch Manual (opens in a new tab)
- Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex (Non-Paul Newman) DaytonaRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- Minute Details: The Rolex Daytona ref. 16520Read more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Giorgia Mondani on the Rolex Daytona reference 16520Read more at Fratello