Important Watches: Part I

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Rolex

Daytona, Reference 116589RBR A white gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with rubellite dial Circa 2001

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Auction Closed

November 5, 12:07 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

Daytona, Reference 116589RBR

A white gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with rubellite dial

Circa 2001

Dial: rubellite, diamonds

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Movement number: C0'144'340

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

Case number: K'591'329

Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex service warranty card dated September 2021 and presentation case

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

Over the last 60 year, Rolex has released a wide array of Daytona showcasing their craftsmanship. In the 1980's, they have released some ultra-exclusive reference showcasing gem-set dials and bezels. In the 1990's, they begun experimenting with stone and mother-of-pearl dials. It is only in the beginning of the 2000's with the introduction of their new calibre that the brand really embraced this know-how and introduced in the collection Daytonas featuring dials in materials extremely difficult to manufacture.