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Rolex 16528

Rolex Zenith Daytona R Series Floating Dial 16528
Rolex Zenith Daytona R Series Floating Dial 16528

Rolex Zenith Daytona R Series Floating Dial 16528

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A unique R series Zenith Daytona crafted in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a champagne floating dial with applied hour markers and 3 sub dials featuring a 30 minute, a 12 hour, a sma...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Diamond Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Diamond Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Men's Watch. 40mm 18k Yellow gold case.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 'U Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528
Rolex Daytona 'U Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528

Rolex Daytona 'U Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Yellow Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 19mm Features: Chronograph, Diamond Dial, Sapphire Crystal, Swiss Made, Swis...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona 'A Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528
Rolex Daytona 'A Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528

Rolex Daytona 'A Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Yellow Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 19mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Chronograph, Diamond Bezel, Luminous Hands, Rom...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Zenith ‘E Serial’ 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Automatic 16528
Rolex Daytona Zenith ‘E Serial’ 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Automatic 16528

Rolex Daytona Zenith ‘E Serial’ 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Automatic 16528

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Yellow Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: 12-Hour Dial, Chronograph, Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crystal, Swis...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 16528 Daytona Wristwatch
Rolex 16528 Daytona Wristwatch

Rolex 16528 Daytona Wristwatch

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Rolex 16528 Daytona Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 16528 Model: Daytona Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel Dial: Champagne d...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 16528 Daytona Zenith 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Serti Dial Watch
Rolex 16528 Daytona Zenith 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Serti Dial Watch

Rolex 16528 Daytona Zenith 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Serti Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 16528 Model: Daytona Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel Dial: Champagne d...

Category

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Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #: 16528. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 40 MM.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Rolex Daytona 16528, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Daytona 16528, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Daytona 16528, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #: 16528. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 40 MM.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Daytona 16528, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #: 16528. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold White 40 MM.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

ROLEX Yellow Gold Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16528
ROLEX Yellow Gold Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16528

ROLEX Yellow Gold Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16528

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k yellow gold wristwatch, Ref. 16528, with automatic winding movement, chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diame...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Zenith Daytona Yellow Gold White Dial 16528
Rolex Zenith Daytona Yellow Gold White Dial 16528

Rolex Zenith Daytona Yellow Gold White Dial 16528

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A yellow gold Daytona by Rolex reference 16528, featuring a Zenith movement and a white dial with applied hour markers, a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona w...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528
Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528
Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Gold Watch 16528 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 16528, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Daytona 16528, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Daytona 16528, Mother of Pearl Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #: 16528. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl 40 MM.

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Pocket Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 16528
Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 16528

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Zenith Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 16528 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Gem-Set Daytona El Primero
Rolex Gem-Set Daytona El Primero

Rolex Gem-Set Daytona El Primero

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

Circa 1991 Case: 40mm Ref. 16528 Signed "Rolex"

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528
Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528

Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an extremely rare “R” series Rolex Daytona reference 6265 with the original box and papers. Not only is the R series rare but this particular watch is in mint condition in al...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Floating Cosmograph Daytona Ref 16528 c.1987
Rolex Yellow Gold Floating Cosmograph Daytona Ref 16528 c.1987

Rolex Yellow Gold Floating Cosmograph Daytona Ref 16528 c.1987

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a beautiful Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in yellow gold with gold bezel, black "floating Cosmograph" dial, has the collectible Zenith automatic movement, and is on a gold Rolex o...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528
Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528

Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16528

By Rolex

Located in Boston, MA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Daytona chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 16528, automatic movement, size 40mm.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ROLEX Yellow Gold Automatic Daytona Ref 16528 circa 1990s
ROLEX Yellow Gold Automatic Daytona Ref 16528 circa 1990s

ROLEX Yellow Gold Automatic Daytona Ref 16528 circa 1990s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Daytona, Ref. 16528. 39mm diameter case with outer tachometer bezel, screw down chronograph pushers and original white dial.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Vintage Yellow Gold Zenith Champagne Index Dial Watch 16528
Rolex Daytona Vintage Yellow Gold Zenith Champagne Index Dial Watch 16528

Rolex Daytona Vintage Yellow Gold Zenith Champagne Index Dial Watch 16528

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This classic 16528 Rolex Daytona has a 40mm yellow gold case, with a monobloc middle, screw-down case and a winding crown.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Daytona Ref. 16528 Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 'R-80'
Rolex Daytona Ref. 16528 Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 'R-80'

Rolex Daytona Ref. 16528 Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 'R-80'

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Brand: Rolex Model Name: Daytona Model Number: 16528 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Gold Hour Markers...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528
Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528

Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6544 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 16528 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manual, Booklet, Sales Booklet, Cleaning Cloth, Swing Tags Dial: Champagne Bato...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

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Rolex 16528 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolex 16528 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. Take a look at a rolex 16528 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex 16528, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex 16528?

Prices for a rolex 16528 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $19,500 and can go as high as $74,461, while this accessory, on average, fetches $38,400.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

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Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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