Rolex Daytona — Reference 16520 — Bezel Variants
16520 Bezels
There were three bezel configurations seen with the Daytona 16520.
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Bezel I
- Engraved to 200
- “Units Per Hour” at 3 o’clock
Bezel II
- Engraved to 400
- 225 and 250 noted
- “Units Per Hour” at 1 o’clock
Bezel III
- Similar to Bezel II
- 240 noted
- 225 and 250 absent
Bezel I
“`The bezel was engraved until 200 and the word “UNITS PER HOUR” is located at the three o’clock position.
Scale Maximum
200
“Units Per Hour” Position
3 o’clock
Bezel II
“`This bezel is engraved to 400 and 225 and 250 is noted. The words “UNITS PER HOUR” is located at the one o’clock position.
Scale Maximum
400
“Units Per Hour” Position
1 o’clock
Notable Markings
225 and 250 present
Photo Credit
Delgado
Photo: Delgado
Mark I Dial with Bezel II — L Serial
Bezel III
“`This bezel is similar to Bezel II but 240 is noted and 225 and 250 are missing.
Scale Maximum
400
Notable Markings
240 present; 225 & 250 absent
Difference from Bezel II
225 and 250 removed
Photo Credit
Delgado
Photo: Delgado
Bezel III shown with Mark V Luminova Dial