Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 16518 Watch, 1999, 18K Yellow Gold, White Arabic Dial, Alligator Strap
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 16518 Watch, 1999, 18K Yellow Gold, White Arabic Dial, Alligator Strap
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A 1999 Cosmograph Daytona in 18K yellow gold with a white Arabic dial and calibre 4030, fully serviced and fitted to a black alligator strap.
The Piece
The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, takes its name from the Florida racetrack. Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and later settled in Geneva, and its Oyster case, patented in 1926, set the pattern for the modern waterproof wristwatch.
This reference 16518 was made in 1999 and carries the automatic chronograph calibre 4030, which is based on the Zenith El Primero. The white dial has Arabic numerals and three sub-dials, and the bezel carries a tachymeter scale.
The case is 40 mm (1.57 in) across, excluding the crown, with a lug width of 20 mm (0.79 in), and the strap is alligator leather with a rubber lining and a gold folding clasp. The watch has been fully overhauled, with the case back and crown gaskets and the mainspring renewed, and at inspection it ran about three seconds a day fast.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Cosmograph Daytona, ref. 16518, made 1999
- Material: 18K yellow gold case, sapphire crystal, alligator leather strap
- Movement: Automatic chronograph, calibre 4030
- Measurements: Case diameter 40 mm (1.57 in), excluding crown; lug width 20 mm (0.79 in); fits a wrist up to 20.5 cm (8.1 in)
- Colour: Yellow gold; white dial; black strap
- Fastening: Folding clasp
- Included: Rolex Japan repair estimate
Condition
- Grade AB in Japan: good, with light signs of wear.
- The dial, crystal and case are clean to the eye. The Rolex Japan repair estimate included with the watch serves as its certificate of authenticity.
Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.
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