Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement Replica

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Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement Replica

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The Rolex Daytona 16520 features a 40mm stainless steel case and is powered by the Zenith El Primero-based Caliber 4030 movement. With a clean dial, tachymeter bezel, and collectible status, it’s a legendary chronograph sought after by vintage Rolex enthusiasts.

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The Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement is one of the most iconic and collectible modern Rolex chronographs, marking a significant evolution in the Daytona lineage. Introduced in 1988, the reference 16520 was the first Daytona to feature an automatic movement—powered by the legendary Zenith El Primero-based Caliber 4030, which Rolex heavily modified for enhanced precision and reliability.

Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, this model boasts a black or white dial with contrasting sub-dials, applied hour markers, and a clean, symmetrical layout that offers excellent legibility. The fixed tachymeter bezel, originally crafted in stainless steel, reinforces the Daytona’s heritage as a tool for professional racing drivers. Known for its robust build and timeless appeal, the 16520 also features a screw-down crown and pushers, contributing to its 100-meter water resistance.

Discontinued in 2000 and replaced by the in-house Caliber 4130, the Rolex Daytona 16520 has since become a cornerstone in the world of vintage Rolex collecting, particularly coveted for its association with the Zenith movement and transitional design.

Feature	Description
Model	Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement
Perfection	– The same arrangeable serial numbers and documents – Brushed and polished 904L stainless steel case and Oyster bracelet – Classic white or black dial with inverted 6 subdial and accurate vintage fonts – 1:1 recreation of Zenith-powered Daytona case, pushers, and dial layout – Historically correct replica — indistinguishable from the original 1988–2000 model
Warranty	2.5 years warranty by Shopreplicawatch
Movement Type	Swiss Mechanism (Japanese version available upon request)
Case Diameter	40mm
Case Material	904L Stainless Steel
Bezel	Engraved stainless steel tachymeter bezel (vintage-style font)
Crystal	Flat sapphire crystal
Water Resistance	100 meters / 10 ATM
Movement	Clone of Rolex Caliber 4030 (based on Zenith El Primero)
Power Reserve	50 – 55 hours
Bracelet	Oyster bracelet with brushed links and folding clasp
Dial Color	Black or White with vintage subdial configuration
Dial Markers	Applied hour markers with luminous fill
Functions	Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, and tachymeter
Crown	Screw-down Triplock crown with Rolex logo
Bezel Material	Engraved stainless steel
Lug Width	20mm
Bracelet Type	Oyster bracelet with vintage clasp style
Certification	Replica model – not COSC-certified
Manufacture	Rolex
Production Years	1988 – 2000 (Zenith movement era)
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