Fine Watches

Fine Watches

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 26. Daytona 'Beach', Ref. 116519 | A white gold chronograph wristwatch with yellow mother-of-pearl dial | Circa 2001.

Rolex

Daytona 'Beach', Ref. 116519 | A white gold chronograph wristwatch with yellow mother-of-pearl dial | Circa 2001

Lot Closed

September 7, 02:26 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


Daytona 'Beach', Ref. 116519

A white gold chronograph wristwatch with yellow mother-of-pearl dial

Circa 2001


Dial: yellow mother-of-pearl

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back

Case number: P'516'216

Closure: yellow lizard Rolex strap and 18k white gold folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex lizard presentation box with outer packing, Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel, Chronometre Certification, promotional material and lizard leather bifold with two notepads

Traditionally, Rolex has been known for their conservative take towards watch designs, however in the early 2000s, a series of bold and playful watches revolutionized their philosophy. Introducing the Cosmograph Daytona reference 116519 with their blue, green, yellow and pink dials, these four watches would be collectively nicknamed the "Beach" and are very difficult to find today. The present example features a vibrant yellow mother-of-pearl dial, encased in a hue of white gold and incorporated with the famous calibre 4130, Rolex's first in-house automatic chronograph movement. Highly sought-after in today's market, the present watch would make a fancy companion for leisure occasions.