Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 16520 – Tiffany & Co. Dial, Zenith Movement, Full Set

A highly collectible Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 16520 from the celebrated Zenith era, featuring a rare double-signed Tiffany & Co. black dial, stainless steel case and bracelet, and automatic calibre 4030.

Offered here is a highly desirable Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 16520, one of the most important modern Daytona references and a cornerstone of late 20th-century Rolex collecting. Produced during the celebrated “Zenith era,” the 16520 marked the arrival of the first automatic-winding Daytona generation, powered by Rolex’s heavily modified calibre 4030 based on the Zenith El Primero architecture. For many collectors, this reference represents the perfect balance between vintage charm and modern wearability.

What makes this example especially compelling is its rare double-signed dial bearing the Tiffany & Co. retailer signature beneath the standard Rolex text. Double-signed Tiffany & Co. Daytona dials are among the most coveted and elusive variants of the reference, combining the appeal of an iconic chronograph with the added rarity of an important retailer stamp. The glossy black dial, contrasting cream-ring subdials, red Daytona signature, and steel tachymeter bezel create one of the most recognizable and enduring designs in Rolex sports watch history.

Housed in a 40 mm stainless steel case and fitted with its Oyster bracelet, this Daytona offers the unmistakable proportions and presence that have made the 16520 so enduringly sought after. Offered as a full set from 2005, this is a particularly attractive opportunity for collectors seeking a rare and internationally desirable Rolex Daytona with strong crossover appeal among both Rolex and Tiffany-signed watch enthusiasts.

Included:

• Watch
• Presentation box
• Papers
• Full set from 2005

Specifications

• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Cosmograph Daytona
• Reference: 16520
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case size: 40 mm
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
• Bezel: Steel tachymeter bezel
• Dial: Black double-signed Tiffany & Co. dial
• Subdials: Zenith-era tri-compax layout
• Model text: Red Daytona signature
• Movement: Rolex calibre 4030 automatic chronograph
• Set: Full set from 2005

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