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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: 2013
    Reference No: 116599RBOW
    Case No: G823895
    Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona "Rainbow"
    Material: 18k white gold, diamonds and multi-colour sapphires
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 210mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Rolex Rolex twinlock folding deployant clasp stamped 326
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex international guarantee dated January 25, 2013, green leather fitted presentation box, Rolex hang tags, envelope, product literature and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Rolex Daytona is a horological icon that has been a collectors’ favourite since it was first introduced in 1963. Coveted examples from the past include models with the exotic “Paul Newman” dial, the first gold Daytona, and the diamond-set Daytona references 6269 and 6270 - models that pushed the category of the luxury sports watch into uncharted territory.

    Introduced in 2012, the first “Rainbow” Daytonas were encased in yellow gold with white gold examples to follow, and their later introduction in pink gold. The “Rainbow” Daytona is the current-day embodiment of the brand’s experimentation with the gem-set Daytona. Today, these watches have become one of the most sought-after and collectible serially produced Daytona models made since the discontinuation of the manual version in 1988. The production of these models remains extremely limited due to the difficulty in sourcing appropriately colored stones.

    The beautiful and impressive bezel is set with multi-coloured sapphires, which mimics the colour spectrum. The tones range from a vibrant and intense deep red, and slowly morph to mauve, orange, chartreuse, green, blue and finally deep purple. The bezel's beauty stems from the well-matched, pure and bright colored gemstones – all internally flawless. The colours blend together seamlessly, attesting to Rolex's technical superiority and eye for color. The lugs are furthermore set with diamonds, to enhance the colourful nature of the watch.

    Preserved in like-new condition, the present watch is accompanied by its original guarantee, presentation box, and hang tags. It’s a rare opportunity to acquire one of the rarest and most sought-after Daytona models in modern production.

  • 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. 116599RBOW
A very rare and highly attractive white gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with diamond-set dial, rainbow-colored sapphire-set bezel, bracelet, guarantee, presentation box, and hang tags

2013
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
$180,000 - 300,000 
CHF162,000-270,000
€166,000-277,000
HK$1,410,000-2,350,000
S$242,000-403,000

Sold for $304,800

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023