Hello!

Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare Ref.16520! It's the earliest model!

Rolex Daytona El Primero 200Taki Stepped All Tritium
Ref.16520 Serial.L2 (manufactured around 1989)
Cal.4030 78360/FF503 Clasp Code O9
Accessories: Box, repair estimate (2019)
SOLD OUT!!

 

The El Primero-equipped Daytona/Ref. 16520 was produced in numbers from R to P.
This is a very popular discontinued model that has an attractive retro feel that cannot be found in current models.
16520 is 200 Taki, 225 Taki, Porcelain, Step/Floating, 4 Line,
Inverted 6 dial, Patrizio, Brown dial, A number, P number and
This is a popular model with a unique character that will appeal to enthusiasts.

The latest item in stock is the very early MK1/200 Taki x Floating, which exudes a divine aura.
This model has some great features, so we'd like to introduce it to you!

"200 Taki" MK1 Bezel 1

The tachymeter bezel on the 6520 is usually 400 tachymeters,
The earliest ones were 200 meters.
This is a rare bezel that is indispensable for early models!

"Dropped Dial" 1

The five-line logo at the 2 o'clock position
Only “COSMOGRAPH” is laid out one level away.
This dial is also known as a "floating" dial.

Of course, the "6" at the 6 o'clock position on the 12-hour counter is reversed to appear as a "9", making it what is commonly known as an "inverted 6" dial.
Personally, my favorite thing about the MK1 dial is the bold serifed typeface.
Especially the font of "T SWISS MADE T" at the 6 o'clock position, isn't it cool?

The MK1 dial is prone to deterioration,
The dial of this watch has also deteriorated over time.

However,

Even with this type of deterioration, the MK1 dial is extremely rare as there are very few of them!

The luminous material is all tritium.
While many of the early models have had their hands replaced with Luminova hands,
This one has a solid tritium needle.

The kamaboko case is also a feature of the early models!
This is a comparison photo with our A-number (right).
Can you see that the L model (left) has a thicker case?
The kamaboko case gives off a very rugged impression which is very appealing.

There are some scratches from use overall, but the overall condition is good!!

The middle case has a slight polished feel,
There is no excessive finishing!

The buckle is equipped with clasp code "O9" and is a single buckle that matches the era!

It's rare to find a bracelet in such good condition with little wear and tear!!

Finally, a wrist shot!!
The floating dial can be seen even from a distance, and it has an outstanding presence among the many Primero Daytonas available!
It's cool!!

El Primero-equipped Daytona early model MK1 "Ref.16520/L2"

This is a rare item that is rarely available in our store!
There is no warranty card included, but this item was manufactured around 1989.
It's really attractive to see a model like this with all its parts in perfect harmony!
Customers looking for a Daytona/floating dial,
Please consider it!

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高級腕時計専門店 コミット銀座 エグゼクティブアドバイザー / 鑑定士歴:2005年~現在

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