Rolex - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2016
    Reference No: 116508
    Case No: 57’J93’833
    Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex international guarantee card.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Unveiled at Baselworld 2016, the Rolex Daytona reference 116508 became the first yellow gold Daytona to feature the brand’s iconic emerald green dial. Released alongside its white gold counterpart with a blue dial, the yellow gold model quickly garnered admiration from collectors for its bold, striking design. It gained even more fame after appearing on Hodinkee.com’s popular video series, Talking Watches, where it was discussed by John Mayer as part of the renowned singer and avid watch collector’s personal collection.

    The captivating "vert foncé" dial shifts between shades of vibrant apple green and deep forest green, depending on the light. Its bold color contrasts beautifully with the yellow gold case and complements the racing red accents on the dial, creating a visually arresting combination. Now discontinued, it was incredibly hard to find in boutiques, solidifying its status as one of the most sought-after modern Daytona models.

    The present Rolex Daytona reference 116508 is a superb example, preserved in brand new, unworn condition, with its factory protective stickers still intact on both the case and bracelet.

  • 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.

    View More Works

71

Ref. 116508
A brand new and highly attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with green dial and guarantee card

Circa 2016
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.

Estimate
$40,000 - 80,000 
CHF35,200-70,400
€37,500-75,000
HK$311,000-622,000

Sold for $82,550

Contact Specialist

Paul Boutros
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Americas
+1 (212) 940-1293
watchesny@phillips.com

Isabella Proia
Head of Sale, New York
+1 (212) 940 1285
iproia@phillips.com

The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024