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Hello!
Kaneko from Commit Ginza is here to introduce a recommended watch!
Today we have a rare early dial Ref.16520!!
Rolex Daytona El Primero 200 Taki 4-Line All Tritium
Ref.16520 Serial L3 (manufactured around 1989)
Cal.4030 78360/FF503 Clasp Code M5
Accessories: Box, warranty card (Japanese domestic official/January 1990 stamp)
Store price: 9,570,000 yen (tax included)
The Daytona equipped with the El Primero “Ref.16520”
The 16520 is a popular model with a variety of distinctive features that appeal to enthusiasts, including the 200 Taki, 225 Taki, porcelain, stepped/floating, 4-line,
inverted 6 dial, Patrizzi, brown eye, A-series, and P-series dials.
The model we are introducing today is an early Ref.16520/L-series with attractive features.
Compared to a while ago, the market price for the El Primero has clearly been on an upward trend.
While the market price for extremely rare early models can be difficult to determine,
it certainly seems to be gradually rising!
As this is a model that is becoming increasingly rare on the market,
we recommend that anyone looking for one check it out as soon as possible!!
First, let's introduce some of the features unique to early models!!
“200 Taki” MK1 Bezel
The tachymeter bezel on the 16520 is usually 400 Taki,
but the very early ones are 200 meters.
It's a rare bezel that is essential for early models!
MK2 Dial “4-Line”
An early dial where the five-line English lettering was replaced by
“OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED” and became four lines.
Like the MK1 dial, this is also a rare dial that is extremely uncommon on the market.
Personally, I love the cool look of the “E” in the ROLEX logo!
“Inverted 6” Dial
Because the “6” at the 6 o'clock position/12-hour accumulator 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 “upside-down 6.”
As a feature of models up until around the S-series, the MK1 dial/Floating or MK2 dial/4-line
will always have an “inverted 6.”
Single Buckle
The single buckle is another essential feature of early models.
This piece has a clasp code of “M5,” which perfectly matches the era!
“Camel-Back” Case
The “camel-back” case is also a feature of early models!
Can you see that the early pieces have thicker cases?
The rugged look of the camel-back case is truly irresistible.
Although there are some scratches from use,
this is a piece that is overall in excellent condition.
※There is a crown-shaped cutout in the crystal.
The middle case is in excellent condition, retaining its original form.
As you can see, the edges of the lug feet are still sharply defined!
Although there are some scratches on the lug feet on the 5 o'clock side, they blend naturally with the overall signs of wear,
and do not detract from the watch's character.
On the contrary, these scratches combined with the overall look make this a watch where you can enjoy its rugged charm and semi-vintage character.
The bracelet is also period-correct and in good condition, with only slight stretch!!
The dial is in excellent condition and remains beautifully clean even under a loupe.
Honestly, it is rare to find an early model with a dial in such good condition.
The lume is all tritium. It is equipped with solid tritium hands.
It has a great look!
Although there are scratches, there is no sagging around the bezel, and it makes a great impression when you pick it up!!
It also comes with a full set of accessories.
It comes with a box (with Ref. sticker), warranty card, Chronometer certificate, International Service Guarantee,
Chronometer tag, green tag (no serial number), Daytona booklet (88), Oyster booklet (89), and other official booklets!
It is undoubtedly rare to find an early model with such a complete set of accessories!!
Wrist shot!! How cool!!
The combination of the instantly recognizable 4-line dial and 200 Taki bezel is
an incredibly cool, hardcore early El Primero!
The earliest model with an MK1 bezel and MK2 dial, “Ref.16520/L-series”
Early models with such wonderful rare features are truly irresistible.
This piece has an attractive rugged case and the dial is in excellent condition,
and it comes with a full set of accessories, including the box, warranty card, and Daytona booklet, so it is highly recommended!
As tritium pieces are generally becoming rarer on the market, finding an early piece is a real opportunity!!
For customers looking for a rare Daytona equipped with the El Primero,
please be sure to consider this piece.
Finally, a two-shot with the solid gold MK1/Floating!!
See you again!!
