1991 Rolex Zenith Daytona Ref. 16528 Champagne Mk. III Tiffany & Co. Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1991
Maker / issuer
RolexThis 1991 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 16528, is an 18K yellow gold self-winding chronograph. It features the automatic Zenith 400 movement, modified by Rolex for the ref.
16520 series. The watch is distinguished by its champagne-colored Mk. III "inverted 6" dial, which carries the "Tiffany & Co." signature. The case measures 40mm in diameter and is paired with an 18K yellow gold Rolex 78668 Oyster bracelet incorporating 103 solid end pieces. The fixed yellow gold tachymeter bezel is marked "Units Per Hour." The watch maintains a sapphire crystal and a screw-down case back, which the auction description reports retains its factory green Rolex sticker.
The timepiece is characterized by its unpolished condition and the presence of ivory-colored tritium lume plots on the dial and matching hands.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Dial Type
- Mk. III Champagne
- Reference
- 16528
- Case Material
- 18K Yellow Gold
- Movement Base
- Zenith 400
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet Reference
- 78668
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Tachymeter bezel marked 'Units Per Hour' • Triple-register champagne dial with black sub-dials • 'Tiffany & Co.' signature printed below 'Cosmograph' • Factory green sticker visible on the case back
- Case and Bracelet
- The 18K yellow gold case is described by the vendor as unpolished, retaining crisp edges and factory finishing throughout. The fixed 18K yellow gold tachymeter bezel displays black enamel markings and is reported to be in crisp condition. The case back retains the factory-applied green Rolex protective sticker. The watch is fitted with an 18K yellow gold Rolex 78668 Oyster bracelet featuring solid 103 end pieces. The bracelet comprises 12 links, which are noted to show no stretch, and it is sized to accommodate a wrist measurement of up to 7.25 inches.
- Dial and Signature
- The watch features a champagne-colored Mk. III dial, noted for its "inverted 6" numeral within the sub-dial. The dial is co-branded "Tiffany & Co." below the standard Rolex branding and model designation. The dial indices and hands contain tritium lume, which is described as having an ivory appearance. The vendor reports that the dial remains in original condition without signs of damage or aging. Inspection under UV light confirms the integrity of the lume plots and hands. It is noted that the "Tiffany & Co." signature was applied by the retailer in New York City rather than at the Rolex factory.
- Movement and Function
- This reference utilizes a self-winding movement based on the Zenith 400 caliber. Rolex integrated approximately 200 modifications to this movement for its application in the ref. 16520 Daytona series, transitioning the model from the earlier manual-wind chronographs. The movement allows for a chronograph function with tachymeter scaling for speed measurement. The case design provides a water-resistance rating to 100 meters (330 feet), supported by the use of sapphire crystals.
Identification
- Reference
- 16528
- Serial number
- X4XXXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact provenance of the Tiffany & Co. signature application is not documented beyond the vendor's claim that such logos were printed in New York City
- Research required: The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photographs