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Rolex

Ref. 116508

Cosmograph Daytona "John Mayer"

A fine, attractive and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, green dial, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$250,000 - 550,000
€30,000 - 66,000
$32,100 - 70,500
HK$609,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
Circa 2019
Reference No
116508
Movement No
K8’1P7’823
Model Name
Cosmograph Daytona "John Mayer"
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 205mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
Dimensions
40mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Pagoldhs Ur, Sweden and dated 8th October 2019, Rolex service card, service invoice, hang tag, instruction manual, product literature, green card holder, travel pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Catalogue Essay

The Rolex Daytona reference 116508 was introduced at Baselworld in 2016, and it was the first Daytona model in yellow gold to feature the firm’s signature emerald green color on its dial. Ever since it was witnessed on the wrist of the distinguished musician and watch collector, John Mayer, this flamboyant example in yellow gold paired with the striking "vert foncé" colour of the dial has been made one of the most sought-after and recognisable watches on the planet.
With an ever-growing waiting list, it is extremely hard, or virtually impossible, to acquire the present reference 116508 from the boutique. The present is presented in great overall condition, and it is complete with its full set of accessories. Further delivered with the new Rolex service card confirming that the watch has been serviced according to Rolex’s exacting standards, with the international two-year guarantee valid until January 2026, this is without a doubt a terrific opportunity for discerning collectors to obtain this rare and highly desirable timepiece.

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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