Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 116505
    Case No: X7’577’680
    Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
    Material: 18K Everose gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K Everose gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K Everose gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 22 November 2021, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, leather cardholder, 1 additional link, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    First introduced in 2005, Rolex’s proprietary pink gold alloy “Everose”, incorporates a unique ratio of gold, copper, and palladium that ensures that the “pinkness” of the gold will never fade. The present ref. 116505, first introduced in 2008, was the first ever Daytona encased in Everose gold, fitted with a luxurious bracelet. Celebrating the pink gold alloy with a contrasting black dial, the matte black finish exudes refined elegance paired with pink gold registers.

    Recognized as one of the most classic and tasteful configurations of the Daytona, the present example from circa 2021 is preserved with barely any signs of wear and accompanied by its full set of accessories. The ref. 116505 was discontinued by Rolex in 2023 and replaced with the new ref. 126505.

  • 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. 116505
A very fine and attractive Everose gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2021
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 320,000 
€18,700-37,500
$20,500-41,000

Sold for HK$304,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024