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Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 Very Rare "Floating Cosmograph" Black Dial, "225" Bezel, circa 1989. ...
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Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 Very Rare "Floating Cosmograph" Black Dial, "225" Bezel, circa 1989Case: 40 mm, stainless steel, three body, polished and brushed, rare "225" marked bezel to 400 units, L506550
Dial: black, Mk1, Cosmograph designation "spaced" below top four lines, inverted "6", tritium indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty-minute and twelve-hour registers, luminous steel baton hands
Movement: Rolex caliber 4030, automatic, 31 jewels, certified chronometer, adjusted to five positions plus temperature, nickel finish, Swiss lever
Band: 78360, stainless steel Oyster band, 13 links, deployant clasp
Lot is presented with a Rolex box, product booklets, a Rolex service card and service invoice from Rolex de Venezuela C.A.
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 Very Rare "Floating Cosmograph" Black Dial, "225" Bezel, circa 1989
Dial: black, Cosmograph designation "spaced" below top four lines, tritium indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty-minute and twelve-hour registers
Hands: luminous steel baton hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #L506550
Case Info: three body, polished and brushed, rare "225" marked bezel to 400 units
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: sapphire
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 4030, automatic , 31 jewels, certified chronometer, adjusted to five positions plus temperature, nickel finish, Swiss lever
Band: 78360, stainless steel Oyster band, 13 links, deployant clasp
Condition: Exceptional overall condition. Very rare and superb dial with warm, even patina to the sub dial rings. Case is very good overall with light signs of polishing. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: black, Cosmograph designation "spaced" below top four lines, tritium indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, thirty-minute and twelve-hour registers
Hands: luminous steel baton hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #L506550
Case Info: three body, polished and brushed, rare "225" marked bezel to 400 units
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: sapphire
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 4030, automatic , 31 jewels, certified chronometer, adjusted to five positions plus temperature, nickel finish, Swiss lever
Band: 78360, stainless steel Oyster band, 13 links, deployant clasp
Condition: Exceptional overall condition. Very rare and superb dial with warm, even patina to the sub dial rings. Case is very good overall with light signs of polishing. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2025
3rd
Tuesday
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