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title: "Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16520 1996"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Daytona"
reference: "16520"
price: 18995
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1996
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "Contact Us"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-daytona-40mm-16520-white-zenith-1996-rol-7565-watches-16520"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/627bb957d7e2347381320eea341a3180.png"
updated: "2026-02-26"
---

# Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16520 1996

## Price

**£18,995** (Finance available from £1787.11/month)

## Description

This 1996 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm features a white “Zenith” dial that is beautifully contrasted by black sub-dials, baton hour markers and luminous hands ensure excellent legibility, while the engraved tachymeter bezel reinforces the Daytona’s racing heritage. paired with a stainless steel oyster bracelet. Introduced in 1963, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was designed for professional racing drivers, allowing precise measurement of average speeds using its chronograph and tachymeter bezel. The reference 16520, produced from 1988 to 2000, marked a pivotal moment in Daytona history as the first automatic Daytona, powered by a heavily modified Zenith El Primero movement.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history. Comes with original box.Ref: 16520

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16520 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | NA |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | NA |
| Serial | T906548 |
| Model | Daytona |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| 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) | 17 |
| Keywords | Daytona, 16520, rolex daytona |

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