Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Rolex
'Citrus' Daytona, Ref. 116520 Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Circa 2002
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:13 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
'Citrus' Daytona, Ref. 116520
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 2002
Dial: citrus
Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Movement number: C0'089'871
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: Y'786'730
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, document holder, numbered hang tag, COSC hang tag and presentation case with outer packaging
This Daytona is a very rare variant of the automatic Daytona fitted with a Rolex calibre, reference 116520. Immediately one's eyes are drawn to this highly unusual citrus dial. A similar watch and like this early example, is prominently published in The Ultimate Daytona by Pucci Papaleo on page 71. As with the introduction of a new reference, Rolex sometimes did experiment with different coloured dials that were not chosen for standard production. This watch is fitted one of those dials that has not been offered on the market before. In addition to the highly unusual and pleasing colour of this dial, the watch is complete with accessories and the green factory sticker is still retained on its case back.