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Rolex

Ref. 116509

Cosmograph Daytona

A rare and attractive white gold chronograph wristwatch with chrysoprase dial and bracelet

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 360,000
€23,900 - 43,100
$25,600 - 46,200
HK$482,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
Circa 2006
Reference No
116509
Case No
Z338’678
Model Name
Cosmograph Daytona
Material
18K white gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 190mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “78499” and “OP7”
Dimensions
40mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by two Rolex service guarantees dated 14th September 2021 and 23rd August 2023, hang tag and instruction manual.

Catalogue Essay

Introduced in 2000 alongside its stainless steel counterpart, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116509 boasts an upgraded cal. 4130 movement. As Rolex's first-ever in-house self-winding chronograph movement, it is a simplified version of the Zenith-based cal. 4030, featuring fewer parts which is much easier for servicing. The watch strikes a balance between robustness and luxury, with its hefty 18K white gold case and matching bracelet.
In addition to its lavish upgrades, the present ref. 116509 showcases a breathtaking precious hardstone chrysoprase dial. The dial's captivating mint green color is a distinguishing feature shared with the highly sought-after Beach series ref. 116519, unveiled during the turn of the millennium. The scarcity of Daytona hardstone dials in the current Rolex catalogue makes this watch a rare and desirable find for Daytona enthusiasts worldwide.

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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