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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare item! A fine Daytona/Ref.16528.

Rolex Daytona El Primero All Tritium
Ref.16528 Serial.N1 (manufactured around 1991)
Cal.4030 78668/FF103 Clasp code P9
Accessories: Main unit only
SOLD OUT!!

"El Primero equipped 165 series Daytona Cal.4030"

This movement is based on Zenith's El Primero automatic chronograph movement, but has been reduced in frequency from 36,000 vibrations per hour to 28,800 vibrations per hour and has been improved in terms of durability, etc.

Produced from the R series (around 1988) to the P series (around 2000),
This was the last Rolex chronograph model to feature a third-party movement.
If you think about it, it's a very rare model.

The model we are introducing this time is the solid gold model "Ref. 16528" with a champagne dial.
The solid K18YG Daytona is a model that is less common than the stainless steel model.

The market is gradually rising,
If you are looking for one, we recommend checking it out as soon as possible.

This particular example has a superb case and bracelet in excellent condition with sharp edges.

The buckle is rare! This is an early model with a single buckle.

The number of solid gold models is small,
It is rare to find an early model with this single buckle.

The early protruding crown buckle is an attractive buckle with an old-fashioned feel.
The atmosphere is outstanding and cool!!

This particular model comes with an attractive early dial (MK4).

Commonly known as the "reverse 6 dial"
This is an early production dial in which the "6" on the 12-hour counter at the 6 o'clock position is an upside-down "9."

The luminous material is all tritium. The hands are in good condition, including the luminous material.
The dial is also in good condition.

The case and bracelet are in good condition with very few scratches from use!!

The middle case is in excellent condition and retains its original shape!

Check it out!!
The lug feet are thick with strong edge lines.
The hairline is beautiful.

It is very difficult to find such a high quality example among the early solid gold specimens.

The bezel is in perfect condition with no noticeable scratches and is in good condition!!

The breath condition is also outstandingly good,
There is no wrinkles whatsoever!!

※This is a full frame.

You have a good look on your face.
Overall, this is a high-quality item that I would recommend to those who value individual items.

This was on the recent Phillips auction.
This is a Ref.16528/X-number double buckle model.

I also participated and saw the actual machine in Hong Kong.
The dial and case are in excellent condition.

I was considering bidding on this item as it came with all the accessories, but
As expected, there is a strong demand for high-quality specimens, and the prices are rising.
The final winning bid was a hammer price of 320,000 HKD.
Including fees, the total is about 7.4 million yen.

I was not able to win the bid because the price was higher than I expected.
Once again, I felt that the solid gold El Primero model was attracting attention.

Considering that, I definitely recommend this one (laughs).

Finally, a wrist shot!!
The champagne dial is very cool.

I can't get enough of this retro look!!

Solid Gold El Primero Daytona Reverse 6 Champagne Dial "Ref.16528/N1"
This is a highly recommended specimen in excellent overall condition!
The early model with a single buckle has a vintage feel and is really cool!!
It is predicted that such high-quality specimens will become even less available in the future, so we recommend that you get your hands on one as soon as possible!!
If you are looking for a 5-digit solid gold Daytona,
please consider this one.

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