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Chadridv · 6 October 2021, 05:37 AM

Getting a close look at my dad's unworn 16520 from 20+ years ago. It's like going in a time machine to experience what unboxing a brand new Daytona would have been like in 2000.

My dad's been collecting and wearing Rolex for 50+ years. We don't need to have the "why didn't he wear this one?" conversation. This is just how he enjoys his watches. Some he wears some he puts away

I certainly enjoyed looking over this watch with all the original packaging, paperwork and receipts. Incredible!

Watcheroo · 6 October 2021, 05:42 AM

What a treat! Your dad must have a super interesting collection

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garyk · 6 October 2021, 05:44 AM

Wow, crazy cool of your Dad!

Ferdelious · 6 October 2021, 05:48 AM

That's quite a time capsule. Gorgeous watch, your Dad is a smart man.

TimepieceRPP · 6 October 2021, 05:52 AM

Wow wow wow. How amazing your dad is. It is such a gorgeous timepiece. Congrats

Love to see more this kind of post instead of "incoming"

Danny83 · 6 October 2021, 05:55 AM

Wow I wish I did this to a bunch of em Thats amazing !!!

karleone · 6 October 2021, 06:17 AM

That’s absolutely amazing! I would keep in NOS and one day you’ll be able to sell it for a nice Porsche ��

1665fan · 6 October 2021, 06:25 AM

Very nice….16520 is the best Daytona

Sub*Man · 6 October 2021, 06:27 AM

Incredibly cool

Ferrari308 · 6 October 2021, 06:29 AM

Amazing!!

PDG

shirtguy · 6 October 2021, 06:43 AM

Only $2200 back in 2000?

Cru Jones · 6 October 2021, 06:44 AM

So crisp and nice. Beautiful.

TswaneNguni · 6 October 2021, 06:50 AM

I have a few put away ,I also wear many .I can relate to your Dad .

fskywalker · 6 October 2021, 09:40 AM

Awesome piece!

Bladeshot · 6 October 2021, 10:08 AM

That’s awesome!

inadeje · 6 October 2021, 10:10 AM

Firstly, thanks for an amazing thread. A couple of things spring to mind. Firstly, I too bought a zenith new in the late 90s. Seeing your fathers watch reminded me of how course the brushed steel used to be on Rolex watches (see top of lugs). Mine was the same when new, but after decades has smoothed out. Has anyone else noticed that rolex brushed finishes have become, well, less utilitarian…?

jcatt · 6 October 2021, 11:08 AM

$2,200.
Wow

samuel019 · 6 October 2021, 11:10 AM

As good as it gets. Also for sale I believe

Spcamno · 6 October 2021, 11:48 AM

Country code 527 being somewhere is the Middle East what currency is that back in 2000?

Paid $8900 cad for mine back in 2000 A serial 16520 from Canadian AD.

samuel019 · 6 October 2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spcamno

what currency is that back in 2000?

Paid $8900 cad for mine back in 2000 a serial 16520 from canadian ad.

usd.

Well maybe. Actually I don’t know. Sorry. 2k seems a tad light even for 21 years ago

1665fan · 6 October 2021, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spcamno

What currency is that back in 2000?

Paid $8900 cad for mine back in 2000 A serial 16520 from Canadian AD.

Yea I think they were 5700$ Us retail or somewhere around there

Spcamno · 6 October 2021, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Yea I think they were 5700$ Us retail or somewhere seeking there

Yeah that's more like it doubt $2200 is in usd lol.

samuel019 · 6 October 2021, 12:03 PM

Maybe he got one helluva discount lol

I bought a my 116523 in 2014 ordered from my A D and I believe MSRP was 16,800 and I paid 12,100 total. Still have the receipt with it

So who knows.

GolfJunkie · 6 October 2021, 12:08 PM

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

Chadridv · 13 October 2021, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Only $2200 back in 2000?

It was originally purchased in Bahrain, so I think with the exchange it was around $5-6k. Still seems like a bargain today though haha

ArtNouveau · 13 October 2021, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

It was originally purchased in Bahrain, so I think with the exchange it was around $5-6k. Still seems like a bargain today though haha

The MSRP in the US for the 16520 in 2000 was $5300. The 116520 launched later that year was up to $6200.
I had only had my Zenith less than a year and sold it to get the new one. No way back then I could have kept both. Very cool that you still have it.

Francist · 13 October 2021, 01:59 AM

Does the watch still function perfectly good?
20 years is a long time, kudos to Rolex if it’s still good.

ratty · 13 October 2021, 01:59 AM

Beautiful, just beautiful!

I really like the 16520 and 116520 versions.

I'm very jealous.

Steph-paul · 13 October 2021, 02:00 AM

Very nice, thank you for sharing.

Chadridv · 13 October 2021, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francist

Does the watch still function perfectly good?
20 years is a long time, kudos to Rolex if it’s still good.

as far as I can tell from a watch that is unworn it's functioning fine, but without actually wearing it, running it, winding and setting the time regularly I really couldn't tell you if there's no issue whatsoever.

There really can't be any wear on the moment, but in transfer and handling it will start running and with potentially dried up lubricants and such, there might be parts that need to be replaced.

Either way, rolex makes a watch that will at the minimum function for decades without service. Whether or not the gaskets are shot, it's still water resistant and there continues to be unforeseen damage under the hood is a different story.

6 October 2021, 05:37 AM	#1
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	16520 Zenith Daytona Time Capsule Getting a close look at my dad's unworn 16520 from 20+ years ago. It's like going in a time machine to experience what unboxing a brand new Daytona would have been like in 2000. My dad's been collecting and wearing Rolex for 50+ years. We don't need to have the "why didn't he wear this one?" conversation. This is just how he enjoys his watches. Some he wears some he puts away I certainly enjoyed looking over this watch with all the original packaging, paperwork and receipts. Incredible! Attached Images __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

6 October 2021, 05:44 AM	#3
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,751	Wow, crazy cool of your Dad! __________________

6 October 2021, 05:48 AM	#4
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	That's quite a time capsule. Gorgeous watch, your Dad is a smart man. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

6 October 2021, 06:27 AM	#9
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	Incredibly cool __________________ Subs = 11610116610LN Daytonas = 116500LN116518LN116503116515LN Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial Panerai 1033 GMT - God is Good

6 October 2021, 09:40 AM	#14
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Awesome piece! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

6 October 2021, 05:42 AM	#2
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	What a treat! Your dad must have a super interesting collection Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 October 2021, 05:52 AM	#5
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,120	Wow wow wow. How amazing your dad is. It is such a gorgeous timepiece. Congrats Love to see more this kind of post instead of "incoming"

6 October 2021, 05:55 AM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Wow I wish I did this to a bunch of em Thats amazing !!!

6 October 2021, 06:17 AM	#7
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	That’s absolutely amazing! I would keep in NOS and one day you’ll be able to sell it for a nice Porsche ��

6 October 2021, 06:25 AM	#8
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Very nice….16520 is the best Daytona

6 October 2021, 06:29 AM	#10
Ferrari308 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Deep South Watch: Daytona,GMT,Sub,DD Posts: 721	Amazing!! PDG

6 October 2021, 06:43 AM	#11
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	Only $2200 back in 2000?

6 October 2021, 06:44 AM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	So crisp and nice. Beautiful.

6 October 2021, 06:50 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I have a few put away ,I also wear many .I can relate to your Dad .

6 October 2021, 10:08 AM	#15
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	That’s awesome! __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

6 October 2021, 10:10 AM	#16
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Firstly, thanks for an amazing thread. A couple of things spring to mind. Firstly, I too bought a zenith new in the late 90s. Seeing your fathers watch reminded me of how course the brushed steel used to be on Rolex watches (see top of lugs). Mine was the same when new, but after decades has smoothed out. Has anyone else noticed that rolex brushed finishes have become, well, less utilitarian…? __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

6 October 2021, 11:08 AM	#17
jcatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lost, but on-time Posts: 267	$2,200. Wow __________________ Daytona 116500, White Dial Custom Daytona 116520/ 6263 Daytona 116520, Black Dial GMT Master II Pepsi 16710 Cartier Roadster Chrono

6 October 2021, 11:10 AM	#18
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	As good as it gets. Also for sale I believe __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

6 October 2021, 11:48 AM	#19
Spcamno "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Timex Posts: 14	Country code 527 being somewhere is the Middle East what currency is that back in 2000? Paid $8900 cad for mine back in 2000 A serial 16520 from Canadian AD.

6 October 2021, 12:03 PM	#23
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Maybe he got one helluva discount lol I bought a my 116523 in 2014 ordered from my A D and I believe MSRP was 16,800 and I paid 12,100 total. Still have the receipt with it So who knows. __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

6 October 2021, 12:08 PM	#24
GolfJunkie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,103	Very cool, thanks for sharing! __________________ 2FA Enabled

13 October 2021, 01:59 AM	#27
Francist Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Watch: 116500LN Posts: 370	Does the watch still function perfectly good? 20 years is a long time, kudos to Rolex if it’s still good.

13 October 2021, 01:59 AM	#28
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	Beautiful, just beautiful! I really like the 16520 and 116520 versions. I'm very jealous.

13 October 2021, 02:00 AM	#29
Steph-paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast Posts: 457	Very nice, thank you for sharing.

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