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title: "Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16520 1991"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Daytona"
reference: "16520"
price: 23995
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1991
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-daytona-16520-zenith-1991"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/3f5635f2a7b499eaf48486aa8790a440.png"
updated: "2026-06-03"
---

# Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16520 1991

## Price

**£23,995** (Finance available from £2257.53/month)

## Description

This 1991 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm is a highly collectible chronograph crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a dial with baton hour markers, contrasting chronograph sub-dials and tachymeter bezel. Finished with the iconic Oyster bracelet.The reference 16520 is one of the most significant Daytona models ever produced, powered by the legendary Zenith-based calibre 4030 movement. Introduced in 1988, it marked Rolex's first automatic Daytona and is highly prized by collectors for its historical importance and limited production characteristics.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box and papers.
Ref: 16520



## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16520 |
| Year | 1991 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | Korea |
| Serial | X779823 |
| Model | Daytona |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | Yes |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | Oyster |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Colour | White |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 16 |
| Keywords | Daytona Zenith, Daytona 16520, Zenith Daytona, Rolex Daytona, Rolex Chronograph, Rolex |

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