Rolex
Reference 116589 Daytona | A white gold and diamond-set automatic chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2000
Session begins in
June 15, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black and diamond-set
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Movement number: C 0'075'387
Case: 18k white gold and diamond-set, screw down case back
Case number: K'592'394
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, and booklet
The Rolex Daytona Reference 116589 offers a luxurious interpretation of the brand’s iconic automatic chronograph, rendered in 18k white gold and distinguished by its factory diamond‑set bezel. Produced circa 2000, this early six‑digit Daytona reflects the transition into Rolex’s modern era, combining precious‑metal construction with the robust proportions and refined detailing that define the contemporary Cosmograph line.
Powered by the Caliber 4130, Rolex’s first fully in‑house chronograph movement, the reference delivers improved reliability, efficiency, and serviceability compared to its Zenith‑based predecessors. The pairing of white gold with diamond‑set accents lends the watch a sophisticated presence while preserving the Daytona’s unmistakable sporting identity. Examples of the 116589 appear infrequently at auction, and the reference remains sought after for its blend of technical performance, precious‑metal execution, and elevated mechanical execution within one of Rolex’s most celebrated families.