Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 121*
ROLEX
REF. 116506; "COSMOGRAPH" DAYTONA"; PLATINUM
REF. 116506; "COSMOGRAPH" DAYTONA"; PLATINUM
EUR 70,000 - 140,000
USD 75,000 - 150,000 / HKD 590,000 - 1,170,000 / CHF 70,000 - 140,000
Sold: EUR 98,800
Fine and rare, platinum, self-winding, chronograph wristwatch, with brown ceramic bezel, ice-blue dial with three registers.
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Cosmograph" "Daytona"
Reference 116506
Year circa 2015
Case No. 91 887 785
Material platinum
Bracelet Oyster platinum with deployant clasp
Diameter 40 mm.
Caliber 4130
Weight 282.8 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most famous and sought after watches on the market. Launched in 1963, its 50th anniversary in 2013 was highly expected by all the watch collectors. To celebrate this birthday, the manufacture introduced a new reference 116506 entirely in platinum, powered by a 4130 caliber, with a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel and an ice-blue dial with the historic red Daytona signature on the dial.
This reference was only the third Rolex watch to be fitted with a Cerachrom bezel. Rolex took years to develop this new material. Patented in 2005, Cerachrom is the contraction of the French word céramique and the ancient Greek suffix chrom. This component is virtually scratchproof, highly corrosion resistant, and its color is unaffected by ultraviolet rays.
Another version of this iconic model which will undoubtedly make history.