Property of an Important Rocky Mountain Collector
Rolex
Reference 116506 Daytona | A platinum and diamond-set automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 2016
Live auction begins on:
December 8, 03:00 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 140,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: ice blue, diamond-set indexes
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Case: platinum, screw down case back
Case number: 59’1N3’828
Closure: platinum Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee Card dated October 19th, 2016, booklets, booklet sleeve, plastic bezel protector, and hangtags
Unveiled at Baselworld 2013 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Daytona, the Rolex reference 116506 marked a historic milestone as the first Daytona crafted in platinum. This landmark model introduced a new level of refinement to the collection, distinguished by its striking ice blue dial, a hue reserved exclusively for Rolex’s platinum timepieces. Complementing the dial is a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel, offering a rich contrast and enhancing the watch’s sophisticated aesthetic.
Discontinued in 2023 and succeeded by the updated reference 126506, the 116506 remains a highly sought-after model among collectors. Its rarity, significance, and enduring design position it as one of the most important modern Daytona references, an ultimate expression of Rolex’s horological prowess and design heritage.