Rolex
Midas, Reference 4316 | A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with bracelet and sodalite dial | Circa 1976
Auction Closed
November 10, 01:01 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: sodalite
Calibre: cal. 651 automatic, 18 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back
Case number: 4’121’061, 3'514
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 24 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex King Midas was conceived in the late 1960s. The first reference 9630 was the bold timepiece of choice for Elvis Presley, 'The King of Rock n' Roll', and John Wayne, 'The Duke'.
Drawing inspiration from the Greek myth, the King Midas reflects his legendary 'Midas touch' - the ability to turn anything to gold. The inaugural King Midas references 9630, 3580, and 4315 pioneered a singular case design. The present watch exhibits a sodalite hardstone dial enhanced with two rows of brilliant cut diamonds. The watch is further preserved in very original condition.