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Daytona 16528

Produced 1988–2000. The Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16528 is the full 18 ct yellow-gold Oyster-bracelet reference from the Zenith-era launch group. Introduced alongside the steel 16520 and Rolesor 16523 in 1988, it carries a 40 mm gold case…

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Rolex Daytona 16528
Reference16528
BrandRolex
FamilyDaytona
Produced1988–2000
StatusDiscontinued
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