Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2017
    Reference No: 116506
    Case No: 96'EG6'340
    Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Platinum Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Rolex deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped by David Rosas LDA, Portugal dated 22nd March 2017, Rolex service invoice dated 14th March 2024, product literature, hang tag, green card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introducing the exceptional Daytona model that has revolutionized the watch industry: the first-ever to feature the innovative Cerachrom bezel, encased in platinum. Enhancing its allure, the exquisite ice blue sunburst dial is adorned with meticulously crafted baguette-cut diamond indexes, adding an extra touch of captivating elegance which beautifully complements the rich chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel. With tremendous demand and a lengthy boutique waiting list, this reference has seen a remarkable increase in value due to its limited availability.

    Presenting the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116506 accentuated by diamond-set indexes. Recently refreshed and serviced by Rolex Service Center, this is a fantastic opportunity for collectors to acquire an attractive and highly sought-after watch that effortlessly blends sportiness and glamour.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 116506
A fine and rare platinum chronograph wristwatch with ice blue dial, diamond-set indexes, ceramic bezel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2017
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$400,000 - 800,000 
€48,000-96,000
$51,300-103,000

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Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2031
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024