Rolex

• cal. 4130 automatic nickel lever movement, 44 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black dial, luminescent indexes and hands, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • 18k white gold Oyster case, bezel calibrated for 400 units per hour, screw-down crown and chronograph buttons, the bracelet secured via pins and inset under the bezel  • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold rhodium plated Ref.16518 Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Movement and chronograph are in working order while cataloguing. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial is clean and intact. Very light surface scuffs to the bezel and lugs, very clean in general. Strong hallmarks, no signs of any polishing. Bracelet with light signs of use. Overall condition is very good. The bracelet end links have been locally custom made in white gold (in Hong Kong) to a very high quality, the bracelet is from a yellow gold Daytona and then rhodium plated, no wear is visible and this is only known by taking it apart. Please note that Rolex will not overhaul the bracelet as it does not conform to their original manufacture guidelines. Inner case stamped 2119.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

In 2000 Rolex launched a new Daytona featuring an in-house calibre automatic chronograph movement for the first time. The model was available in stainless steel on a bracelet as reference.116520, or in yellow or white gold exclusively on a leather strap with gold folding buckle as references 116518 and 116519 respectively. It wasn't until Basel 2004 that Rolex released a white gold Daytona on a bracelet featuring a new reference, 116509. This example was manufactured as a white gold Ref.116519 on a leather strap and at the owners request, new end pieces were custom made to secure under the bezel then fitted to a rhodium plated yellow gold Rolex bracelet.