Rolex Ref. 16520, inside case back stamped 16500
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1993 Reference No: 16520, inside case back stamped 16500 Movement No: 71’347 Case No: S414653 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, 4030, 31 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, ref. 78360, 175 mm. maximum length, end links stamped 503 B Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex twinlock folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 39 mm. diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case back further engraved Winner Rolex 24 at Daytona 1995 Accessories: With Rolex Official Chronometer Certification dated September 1994, International Service Guarantee dated 23 March 2006, service receipt dated 20 March 2006, product literature, signed letter from Christophe Bouchut dated 8 November 1996, signed photograph of Christophe Bouchut, cap, Daytona pin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Literature: Formerly from the collection of Mr. Christophe Bouchut. Catalogue Essay The ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ automobile race is one of the most grueling automobile competitions in the world. Every year, world-class teams of drivers descend on Daytona Beach, Florida, to participate in the 24-hour endurance car race. Although ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ was inaugurated in 1966, it was not until 1991 that Rolex became the official title sponsor. Since then, the manufacture has presented winning team members an engraved Daytona wristwatch upon their victory. This watch was presented to Christophe Bouchut after his victory in the 1995 ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ race. What truly sets this watch apart is the ‘WINNER Rolex 24 at Daytona 1995’ engraving to the case back. John Goldberger's Opinion This watch celebrates two very important milestones within the history of Rolex. Accompanied by its original guarantee and documentation of provenance, the present watch represents Rolex’s unwavering support for motor sports, and commitment to the car racing industry. Reference 16520 is also a very innovative Rolex model, as it houses the iconic Zenith-based caliber 4030 mechanism. This timepiece represents a great stride in the watchmaking industry, and pays tribute to the very first automatic chronograph movement in the world. Read More
Rolex Ref. 16520, inside case back stamped 16500
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1993 Reference No: 16520, inside case back stamped 16500 Movement No: 71’347 Case No: S414653 Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, 4030, 31 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, ref. 78360, 175 mm. maximum length, end links stamped 503 B Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex twinlock folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 39 mm. diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed, case back further engraved Winner Rolex 24 at Daytona 1995 Accessories: With Rolex Official Chronometer Certification dated September 1994, International Service Guarantee dated 23 March 2006, service receipt dated 20 March 2006, product literature, signed letter from Christophe Bouchut dated 8 November 1996, signed photograph of Christophe Bouchut, cap, Daytona pin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Literature: Formerly from the collection of Mr. Christophe Bouchut. Catalogue Essay The ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ automobile race is one of the most grueling automobile competitions in the world. Every year, world-class teams of drivers descend on Daytona Beach, Florida, to participate in the 24-hour endurance car race. Although ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ was inaugurated in 1966, it was not until 1991 that Rolex became the official title sponsor. Since then, the manufacture has presented winning team members an engraved Daytona wristwatch upon their victory. This watch was presented to Christophe Bouchut after his victory in the 1995 ‘24 Hours of Daytona’ race. What truly sets this watch apart is the ‘WINNER Rolex 24 at Daytona 1995’ engraving to the case back. John Goldberger's Opinion This watch celebrates two very important milestones within the history of Rolex. Accompanied by its original guarantee and documentation of provenance, the present watch represents Rolex’s unwavering support for motor sports, and commitment to the car racing industry. Reference 16520 is also a very innovative Rolex model, as it houses the iconic Zenith-based caliber 4030 mechanism. This timepiece represents a great stride in the watchmaking industry, and pays tribute to the very first automatic chronograph movement in the world. Read More
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