RolexDaytona

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KEY FACTS

• Popularly known as the ‘Zenith’ Daytona, this generation of Rolex’s iconic chronograph marked a major milestone in its history
• ​Built between 1988 and 2000, it was the first time the Daytona was offered with a self-winding movement
• Rather than develop one in house, Rolex turned to Zenith’s legendary El Primero calibre 400 - widely considered the best self-winding, and most precise chronograph movement available on the market at the time
• To mark the introduction of this generation of Daytona, Rolex gave its chronograph a facelift to complement the new movement
• While it honoured the design DNA of earlier iterations, the case diameter was increased to 40mm from 37
• Additionally, crown guards were added for the first time, along with a sapphire crystal
• The dial’s sub-registers were given a contrasting outer ring, and the hour markers were now applied indices filled with lume
• Adding to this example’s desirability is the “inverted 6” in the sub-register at 6 o’clock. This rare dial idiosyncrasy is favoured by collectors
• This later reference is a particularly luxurious version of the ‘Zenith’ thanks to its two-tone finish and black chronograph dial
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• Presented with a Rolex display box, booklet, wallet, swing tags, a service booking receipt from Mappin and Webb and a spare link where the bracelet has been sized 
• Graded ‘B’ by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order and in good overall condition for its age 

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