Rolex Daytona 16528 18K Gold “Zenith El Primero” Collector Full Set

A fine and rare discontinued Rolex Daytona with “Zenith El Primero” 'inverted 6 black dial', Collector'

Reference:  16528

Year :  1990'

Case & Bracelet:  18K Yellow Gold

Diameter:  40mm

Condition:   Excellent

Box & Warranty: Comes with its original box and booklets, two years Rolex guarantee card and one year 24Time guarantee. New full Rolex complete service by Bucherer done in Oct. 2021'

The ROLEX Daytona 16528 features the iconic "Zenith El Primero" movement, making it a must-have for collectors. Its precision and craftsmanship are unmatched, ensuring accurate timekeeping for years to come. Complete with a full set, this watch is a valuable addition to any collection.

The El Primero emerged during the fierce race to develop the first automatic chronograph, alongside efforts from Seiko (with the 6139) and the Chronomatic Group (Heuer, Breitling, Hamilton-Buren, and Dubois Dépraz). Zenith’s El Primero was the only one to feature such a high beat rate—and continues to be in production today.

When Zenith was nearly dismantled during the quartz crisis, watchmaker Charles Vermot famously hid the El Primero plans and tools in the attic of the manufacture. His foresight allowed Zenith to revive the movement in the 1980s—just in time for Rolex to choose a modified El Primero to power its Daytona  from 1988 to 2000.