1991 Rolex Daytona Inverted 6 Chronograph Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch

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1991 Rolex Daytona Inverted 6 Chronograph Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch

About the Item

Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1991 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1991 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm. Please note we can order spare links and alternate length/colour straps if required. For a quote please contact us. ** Condition: The item is in excellent pre-owned condition and shows minimal signs of wear with minor imperfections detailed in the condition report. ""This stainless steel Rolex Daytona reference 16520 is not only one of the most sought after watches on the planet, but this model contains the rare Zenith movement and an “inverted 6” white dial. This dial is a service replacement however is correct for the Zenith movement production age. It was a only short production from Rolex that had the dial with a 6 upside down in the chronograph register at 6 o’clock, which was later un-inverted. The dial features an applied steel hour marker and steel baton hands. Black dial writing and second markers are printed on the dial along with the red Daytona above the lower sub-dial. Chronograph subdials counting minutes and hours are at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively, with regular seconds being counted at 9 o’clock. This sub-dial configuration is the prominent feature of a Zenith Daytona whereby after 2001, Rolex exchanged the position of the seconds and chronograph hours sub-dials in their own in-house movement, making the two eras of Daytona distinctive is appearance. The watchcase is in excellent condition with some signs of polishing to the bezel. The bezel markings show signs of repainting which is common among these well used sports watches. The watch comes on a 78390 Rolex Oyster bracelet with 503B end links, original box and product manuals. The serial number X6***** dates to 1991."" Jacob Tomkins is founder and publisher of Twelve: Watch Buyer’s Journal. He is dedicated to horological content and collectors knowledge with a particular interest in rare and unusual timepieces. He has gathered valuable and substantial collecting knowledge over a career-long passion and fascination with the mechanics and variations in watchmaking. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: White Baton *Glass: Sapphire Crystal *Movement: Automatic *Water Resistance: To Manufacturers Specifications *Case: Stainless Steel *Buckle Material: Stainless Steel Deployant *Strap Width: At Case - 19mm/At Buckle - 15mm ** PLEASE NOTE: ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL TAXES AND DUTIES WHICH REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. SHOULD AN ITEM BE REJECTED ON THE BASIS OF THESE COSTS WE WILL BE UNABLE TO REFUND OUTWARD & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * All of our items undergo checks against a number of databases created in conjunction with the brands and worldwide authorities to ensure authenticity and provenance is ascertained. ** WARRANTY * All of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough mechanical inspections, including being ultrasonically cleaned, serviced and resealed if appropriate and tested for a minimum of 7 days, to ensure they meet our highest timekeeping standards. Our pre-owned and vintage watches are covered by a full, or a limited twenty-four month warranty. For example, due to their age, some vintage watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when they were new such as water resistance, which it may no longer be possible to guarantee. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. All of our new watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer. Please contact us for further information. ** DELIVERY * UK - We offer a complimentary next day delivery service for all UK orders placed before 3pm. If your order is placed after this time, or during the weekend, your item(s) will be dispatched on the nearest working day. Please be aware that your parcel will require a signature in order to be delivered and tracking information will be supplied on the day of dispatch. We also offer named day delivery options, so please contact us to discuss your requirements. ** International - We offer complimentary delivery on all international orders. If your order is placed before 12pm (GMT) your item(s) will be dispatched on the same day. We aim to get your order to you as quickly as possible, but in rare cases, local customs and excise authorities can introduce delivery delays that are out of our control. We will notify you of any delays where possible and a tracking number will be sent to you on the day of dispatch. ** RETURNS * We're confident that you'll love your purchase from us, but we understand the importance of peace of mind when shopping online. If you decide you would like to return your item, we offer a 30-day returns period from the date of delivery, entitling you to a full refund or exchange.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.58 in (40 mm)
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1991
Condition:
The item is in excellent pre-owned condition and shows minimal signs of wear with minor imperfections detailed in the condition report.
Seller Location:
Bishops Stortford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: W44041stDibs: LU131835413712

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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