Property of the original owner
Rolex
Daytona, Reference 116599 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial | Circa 2001
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: meteorite
Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Movement number: C0'135'465
Case: 18k white gold, diamond and sapphire-set, screw-down case back
Case number: K'590'618
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, Oyster booklet, calendar card for 2004 and 2005, card holder, notepad leather bifold, gilt pen, three note pads, COSC hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Rolex Daytona is one of the most iconic chronographs ever made, but certain references elevate it into the realm of high jewelry. Reference 116599SA is a standout example, combining the model’s technical pedigree with a diamond- and sapphire-set bezel and a rare meteorite dial.
Cased in 18k white gold, it retains the classic 40mm Daytona proportions, while the gem-set bezel adds a striking sense of luxury. The meteorite dial, with its unique Widmanstätten pattern formed over millions of years, ensures that no two pieces are alike. This impressive timepiece was acquired in this very configuration new in Geneva by its original and only owner.
Powered by Rolex’s in-house caliber 4130, featuring a column wheel, vertical clutch, and 72-hour power reserve, it remains a true performance chronograph at heart.
Uncommon within the Daytona family, this reference blends high jewelry, rare materials and precision engineering. This early 2001 example, offered with its original box and papers and many other rarely seen accessories including a pen, notepads and leather bifold, presents not only a rare and highly distinctive take on the Daytona but also an excellent opportunity to posses a truly full set example.