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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 133. Daytona, Reference 116519 A white gold chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial Circa 2002  | 勞力士 |  Daytona 型號 116519 白金計時腕錶,配隕石錶盤,製作年份約 2002.

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Daytona, Reference 116519 A white gold chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial Circa 2002 | 勞力士 | Daytona 型號 116519 白金計時腕錶,配隕石錶盤,製作年份約 2002

Auction Closed

November 9, 01:29 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


Daytona, Reference 116519

A white gold chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial

Circa 2002


勞力士

Daytona 型號 116519 白金計時腕錶,配隕石錶盤,製作年份約 2002


Dial: meteorite

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Movement number: C0'074'894

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

Case number: Y'402'217

Closure: Rolex crocodile strap 18k white gold folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, original invoice, stainless steel buckle, two additional straps, document holder, one associated Rolex presentation case and presentation case 

The present Daytona example was crafted in white gold and bears an exceptionally rare meteorite dial. While exact production numbers are not publicly known, it is no secret that these dials are scarcely manufactured due to the difficulty to work with meteorite and the rarity of the material. In the current market, watch brands cannot easily acquire more meteorite samples as certain types are protected by law, therefore the manufacturers are constrained to use their existing stock to supply their production lines with meteorite. 

Thanks to naturally occurring patterns, no two dials will ever look exactly the same and therefore they render each watch unique in a way. The present lot is further accompanied by its original Rolex guarantee.