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Kaneko from Commit Ginza is proud to present this recommended timepiece!
Today we have a rare Ref. 16520 early-production model packed with collectible features!!
Rolex Daytona El Primero 225 Taki 4-Line All Tritium
Ref. 16520 Serial L2 (manufactured around 1989)
Cal. 4030 78360/FF503 clasp code N4
Accessories: Service warranty card (Okubo Watch Store/November 2021 stamp))
SOLD OUT!!
Back in stock! If you have been looking for one, please be sure to consider it.
The Daytona equipped with the El Primero “Ref. 16520”
The 16520 is a popular model with a collection of distinctive features that appeal to enthusiasts: 200 Taki/225 Taki, porcelain, floating/stepped dial,
4-line, inverted 6, Patrizzi, brown eye, and P-series.
The model we are introducing today is an early Ref. 16520 manufactured around 1989, featuring a bezel and dial with charming characteristics.
First, let’s introduce the features unique to this early model!!
○MK2 bezel “225 Taki” bezel
Take a close look between the “200” and “300” markings.
From the MK3 bezel onward, the markings change to “240” only, but
the MK2 bezel features two markings: “225” and “250”.
This is an extremely rare early bezel commonly known as the “225 Taki”.
○MK2 dial “4-line”
An early dial where the five-line English lettering was replaced by
four lines, with “OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED” removed.
Like the MK1 dial, this is also a rare dial that is seldom seen on the market.
○“Inverted 6” dial
Because the “6” at the 6 o’clock position/12-hour totalizer is printed upside down so that it looks like a “9”,
this is an early dial manufactured up until around the S-series, known as the “inverted 6” or “reversed 6”.
As a feature of models manufactured up until around the S-series,
the MK1 dial/floating and MK2 dial/4-line will always have an “inverted 6”.
○Single buckle
The single buckle is another essential feature of this early model.
This piece has an “N4” clasp code, which perfectly matches its era!
Surprisingly, many pieces have been replaced in later years.
○“Camembert” case
The “Camembert” case is another feature of the early model!
Can you see that early pieces have a thicker case?
The rugged Camembert case is truly irresistible.
The combination of the 225 Taki bezel and 4-line dial is particularly special,
and because it was produced for such a very short period, it is rarely seen!!
Although there are some scratches from use,the overall condition is excellent!!
For early pieces, the condition of the bezel is a particularly important point,
but this piece is in wonderful condition with little evidence of polishing!
It has a wonderful look!!
The middle case is also solid and shows no signs of sagging!!
The perfectly fitted lugs look great!!
The hairline finish is also beautiful!!
The period-correct bracelet is in wonderful condition with almost no visible stretch!!
This bracelet is also quite rare!!
The lume is all tritium.
The hands are early tritium hands.
The dial has some age-related deterioration and minor scratches visible under a loupe,
but it remains in relatively clean condition.
What do you think??
This piece is packed with the wonderful appeal unique to early models!!
Market prices are also on the rise!!
Wrist shot!!
The combination of the instantly recognizable 4-line dial and the subtle 225 Taki bezel is incredibly cool!!
If you are looking for a black-dial early piece, don’t miss out!
Daytona equipped with the El Primero/early model “Ref. 16520 L2”
Although no warranty card is included, its excellent overall condition and perfectly matching parts make this piece undoubtedly rare!
This is a rare model that will only become increasingly scarce on the market!!
If you are looking for an early El Primero piece, please be sure to consider it.
