Rolex
Reference 116519 ‘Beach’ Daytona | A white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 2002
Auction Closed
December 6, 09:17 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 100,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: pink mother-of-pearl
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back
Case number: Y’304’571
Closure: pink Rolex lizard strap with 18k white gold folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Official Chronometer Certification dated 7 November 2003 (punched), and hangtag
Traditionally, Rolex has been associated with a restrained approach to design. However, in the early 2000s, the brand introduced a series of vibrant and unconventional models that challenged this narrative. Among them, the Cosmograph Daytona reference 116519 stood out with bold dial options in blue, green, yellow, and pink, collectively earning the nickname "Beach." These models are now considered rare and highly collectible.
This particular example features a striking pink mother-of-pearl dial, set within a white gold case, and is powered by Rolex's renowned Calibre 4130—the brand's first in-house automatic chronograph movement. Coveted in today’s market, this timepiece effortlessly combines playfulness and sophistication, making it an excellent choice for leisure and style-conscious occasions.