Rolex
Reference 116509 Daytona | A white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and racing dial, Circa 2006
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black racing dial
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back
Case number: D'255'866
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, Official Chronometer Certification dated May 1, 2008, booklets, and two additional links
With an understated yet substantial presence, this Daytona boasts a white gold case, adding a touch of luxury to its utilitarian essence. The black dial is adorned with Arabic numerals and vibrant red accents, known as a racing dial, lending a sporty allure to the timepiece. Powered by the automatic caliber 4130, also found in the reference 116520, the Reference 116509 stands as a testament to Rolex's innovation. Introduced in 2000, it was Rolex's first in-house chronograph movement.