Article | Rolex Soars At Phillips Four Exclusive Timepieces Raise Gbp37 3 Million For Charity At One Of A Kind Auction

Four exclusive, gem-set versions of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Cosmosgraph Daytona were auctioned individually by Phillips’ Senior Consultant Aurel Bacs in London this evening, achieving £37.3 Million. Organised in partnership with Phillips, all proceeds will benefit the Federer Foundation and Re:wild.*

The Federer Foundation, founded by Roger Federer, champions early and foundational learning for children across Southern Africa and Switzerland. Re:wild, co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio, protects and restores wild ecosystems around the world.

The four unique timepieces each embody a different season through a combination of precious metals, natural stones, coloured gemstones, and diamonds.

Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant at Phillips said: “This is a historic moment for the world of watchmaking. We are deeply honoured to have played a role in this first-ever charity auction with Rolex and to support the important work of the Federer Foundation and Re:wild. It was a privilege to stand on the rostrum and witness the energy and passion in the room, united by shared values of excellence, craftsmanship and, above all, a commitment to making a positive difference. The extraordinary amount raised will make a meaningful contribution to future generations and to the protection of our natural world.”

THE RESULTS

Cosmograph Daytona Winter

Reference: 126596 SABV
Material: 950 platinum
Dial: Crafted from blue opal with counters in lapis lazuli
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut diamonds and 3 square-cut diamonds in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut sapphires in a blue to fuchsia gradient (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified

Sold For: £10 Million

Cosmograph Daytona Spring

Reference: 126599 SAVL
Material: 18 ct white gold
Dial: Crafted from chrysoprase with counters in lepidolite
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut purple sapphires and 3 square-cut purple sapphires in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified

Sold For: £6.8 Million

Cosmograph Daytona Summer

Reference: 126595 SARO
Material: 18 ct Everose gold
Dial: Crafted from turquoise with counters in heart of ruby
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut pink sapphires and 3 square-cut pink sapphires in 18 ct pink gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified

Sold For: £10.3 Million

Cosmograph Daytona Autumn

Reference: 126598 TML
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Dial: Crafted from mookaite with counters in chrysoprase
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut green tourmalines and 3 square-cut green tourmalines in 18 ct yellow gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified

Sold For: £10.2 Million

* Buyer’s premium does not apply to this auction; all proceeds will go to the Federer Foundation and Re:wild.