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11Σ

Rolex

Ref. 116589SALV

Cosmograph Daytona

A rare, stickered and extremely attractive white gold and ruby-set chronograph wristwatch with grossular garnet rubellite dial, guarantee, hang tag and presentation box

Estimate
CHF100,000 - 200,000
$100,000 - 200,000
€103,000 - 206,000
CHF239,400
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
2017
Reference No
116589SALV
Movement No
3L8W9893
Case No
M810556
Model Name
Cosmograph Daytona
Material
18K white gold, rubies and rubellite
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold Rolex deployant clasp
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 2017, hang tag, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Rolex is incredibly imaginative in its use of precious materials. Heavy and luxurious, the present watch is fitted with a beautiful grossular garnet rubellite dial, which has been preserved in excellent condition throughout the years. As each stone occurs naturally, no two rubellite dials are identical in appearance. Each one varies in shade and color, giving each timepiece its own singular appearance. The dial is furthermore set with diamonds in white gold chatons. As an even nicer touch, the bezel is set with rubies, which are incredibly vibrant and eye-catching.

Still displaying the original factory stickers, the case is preserved in excellent condition with crisp and legible hallmarks beneath the lugs. All original factory finishes are present, furthermore enhancing this timepiece's appeal.

The timepiece is furthermore accompanied by its original guarantee, hang tag and presentation box.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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