Rolex
Daytona 'Zenith', Reference 16528 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and diamond and emerald-set dial | Circa 1994
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: diamonds, emeralds
Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 79'884
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: S'414'449
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Christie's, Geneva, May 2024, Lot 99
The 'Zenith Daytona' is today receiving a well-deserved recognition from the collectors community.
Introduced as the first self-winding Daytona in 1988, it marked the most significant evolution in the 60 years-history of the revered chronograph. Thirty five years later, its influence is still very present in the current model.
The watch was produced in stainless steel, yellow gold and two-tone. In 1992, a gold version on leather strap was introduced (ref. 16518) followed by the white gold model (ref. 16519) in 1997.
The current Reference 16528 example is an extremely rare example fitted with a most impressive diamond and emerald-set dial. This feature adds a stunning and luxurious aspect to the overall sport and masculine design. The combination of the yellow gold, white diamonds and green emeralds creates an extremely attractive visual effect, making this present lot not only a very rare and highly collectible timepiece, but also a stunning wrist companion.