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learnmore60 · 10 September 2012, 08:46 AM

Hey guys,

I love the Zenith 16520, especially nice with the black rings on the sub dials...

I came across this in a shop this weekend.. it looked in mint condition with original box but no papers... it's an R serial 1988 Mark 1 dial. Ideally would have loved a porcelain dial but difficult to get hold of so was lucky to get this stunning piece.. Really excited to be wearing this! Hope you like the pics

Cheers

brkanand · 10 September 2012, 08:48 AM

Great pictures and a great acquisition. Congratulations. Enjoy!

Lagunatic · 10 September 2012, 08:50 AM

Looks good

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 September 2012, 08:55 AM

Wow, what a score! I bet you're psyched!

Watchmutt · 10 September 2012, 08:56 AM

Wow, very nice!

Sam Philip · 10 September 2012, 08:58 AM

Congrats!

ludicree · 10 September 2012, 08:59 AM

Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.

Trouble15 · 10 September 2012, 09:01 AM

Congrats!

David cote · 10 September 2012, 09:01 AM

Ahhh the floating comos, very nice indeed..

incontrol · 10 September 2012, 09:03 AM

Congrats! Nice pick up!

Sent from Kevin's IPhone

brkanand · 10 September 2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludicree

Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.

Are you sure this is fake friend? Did I miss a fake again?

kcmo · 10 September 2012, 09:06 AM

Well done! Enjoy it.

subtona · 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM

sure is a beauty!

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludicree

Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.

That Daytona is deffo not a fake.

pol · 10 September 2012, 09:08 AM

I am def not an expert but it looks good to me. Great pick up!

ludicree · 10 September 2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brkanand

Are you sure this is fake friend? Did I miss a fake again?

No, I am not sure. It seems the pictures look really weird. A lot out of focus and out of alignment. Must be intended, whatever causes this on a small object like a watch. All the engravings look strange. I guess they look all OK in real.

Art 1 · 10 September 2012, 09:18 AM

Good choice.

learnmore60 · 10 September 2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludicree

Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.
No, I am not sure. It seems the pictures look really weird. A lot out of focus and out of alignment. Must be intended, whatever causes this on a small object like a watch. All the engravings look strange. I guess they look all OK in real.

Not sure how you can say it's fake? Do you have a picture of one that you say is real to compare? there is nothing specific about your description or comment and frankly doesn't make sense.

Mickey® · 10 September 2012, 09:24 AM

Yessssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

exchange83 · 10 September 2012, 09:30 AM

Congrats. Great pick up. Wishing I didn't sell mine...

Bangel · 10 September 2012, 09:36 AM

Congrats.

Hairdude1 · 10 September 2012, 10:58 AM

Congrats!

FremStar · 10 September 2012, 11:00 AM

Beautiful historical reference! Wear your Zenith in good health!

bottom of the ninth · 10 September 2012, 11:03 AM

Nice! Congrats and enjoy!

HL65 · 10 September 2012, 11:04 AM

Very nice--congrats!

Onikage · 10 September 2012, 11:23 AM

Very nice floating Cosmograph!

chicagofan · 10 September 2012, 11:55 AM

Congrats!

brokenchains · 10 September 2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludicree

Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real?

It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest.

Unless the pictures are really weird.

In 1988 the bezel writing was positioned that way!!

911SC · 10 September 2012, 12:00 PM

Congratulations on your Daytona-It is grand, and nice pictures!
Cheers.

HYPOLUXXA · 10 September 2012, 12:04 PM

Congrats!!!
it is beautiful.

10 September 2012, 08:46 AM	#1
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	Just picked this beauty up Yesterday! Hey guys, I love the Zenith 16520, especially nice with the black rings on the sub dials... I came across this in a shop this weekend.. it looked in mint condition with original box but no papers... it's an R serial 1988 Mark 1 dial. Ideally would have loved a porcelain dial but difficult to get hold of so was lucky to get this stunning piece.. Really excited to be wearing this! Hope you like the pics Cheers

10 September 2012, 08:55 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wow, what a score! I bet you're psyched! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 September 2012, 08:59 AM	#7
ludicree "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex Sports 5+6 Posts: 154	Is this "Units per Hour" engraving for real? It does not look like Rolex does these things. And it reminds me of a fake. And it is worse than the fake's engraving, to be honest. Unless the pictures are really weird. __________________ Best regards, Andi

10 September 2012, 09:03 AM	#10
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Congrats! Nice pick up! Sent from Kevin's IPhone __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

10 September 2012, 09:08 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	sure is a beauty! __________________

10 September 2012, 08:48 AM	#2
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Great pictures and a great acquisition. Congratulations. Enjoy!

10 September 2012, 08:50 AM	#3
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Looks good

10 September 2012, 08:56 AM	#5
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	Wow, very nice!

10 September 2012, 08:58 AM	#6
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

10 September 2012, 09:01 AM	#8
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Congrats!

10 September 2012, 09:01 AM	#9
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Ahhh the floating comos, very nice indeed..

10 September 2012, 09:06 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Well done! Enjoy it.

10 September 2012, 09:08 AM	#15
pol "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: Missouri, USA Watch: YG Day-Date/SS Sub Posts: 273	I am def not an expert but it looks good to me. Great pick up! __________________ Rolex...the only way to go...

10 September 2012, 09:18 AM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good choice.

10 September 2012, 09:24 AM	#19
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Yessssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 September 2012, 09:30 AM	#20
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	Congrats. Great pick up. Wishing I didn't sell mine... __________________ Patek Philippe 5980R Audemars Piguet 41 ROC 26320OR Audemars Piguet Rubens Barrichello 2 Rose Gold Richard Mille RM011 Rose Gold / Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master II SS

10 September 2012, 09:36 AM	#21
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Congrats.

10 September 2012, 10:58 AM	#22
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

10 September 2012, 11:00 AM	#23
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Beautiful historical reference! Wear your Zenith in good health! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

10 September 2012, 11:03 AM	#24
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	Nice! Congrats and enjoy! __________________ "Baseball? It's just a game-as simple as a ball and bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business- and sometimes even religion." Ernie Harwell

10 September 2012, 11:04 AM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,010	Very nice--congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 September 2012, 11:23 AM	#26
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Very nice floating Cosmograph! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

10 September 2012, 11:55 AM	#27
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

10 September 2012, 12:00 PM	#29
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	Congratulations on your Daytona-It is grand, and nice pictures! Cheers. __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

10 September 2012, 12:04 PM	#30
HYPOLUXXA "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116520 Posts: 111	Congrats!!! it is beautiful.

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