Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 13, 2024
LOT 98
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 116520, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, CREAMY DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 50,000 - 100,000
CHF 47,800 - 96,000 / HKD 420,000 - 840,000 / USD 54,000 - 108,000
Sold: EUR 78,720
A fine, stainless steel, chronograph with screw caseback wristwatch featuring a warmy and rare colored creamy dial, self winding
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 10 |
Patinated |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 116520
Year 2001
Case No. K326645
Bracelet Oyster
Diameter 40
Caliber 4130
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Box and papers, tag, extra links
Notes
Revealing Daytona reference 116520 in the year 2000 is a very important milestone in the brand's history.
It must be noted that all Rolex chronographs previously sold were equipped with Swiss movements purchased from external suppliers and then modified internally (Valjoux movements for manual winding chronographs, then Zenith for automatic).
The 116520 is thus the result of Rolex's decision to manufacture its own chronograph movement for the first time, the Caliber 4130, which introduces major innovations and a heavy reliability.
The model presented here is an extremely desirable example because its dial has colored over the years to obtain a warm and enchanting patina, the original white have taken an ivory patina of the most beautiful effect.
This type of aging, very rare, affects only few Daytona examples, and collectors have given it the nickname "panna cotta" or "panna dial."
It must be noted that all Rolex chronographs previously sold were equipped with Swiss movements purchased from external suppliers and then modified internally (Valjoux movements for manual winding chronographs, then Zenith for automatic).
The 116520 is thus the result of Rolex's decision to manufacture its own chronograph movement for the first time, the Caliber 4130, which introduces major innovations and a heavy reliability.
The model presented here is an extremely desirable example because its dial has colored over the years to obtain a warm and enchanting patina, the original white have taken an ivory patina of the most beautiful effect.
This type of aging, very rare, affects only few Daytona examples, and collectors have given it the nickname "panna cotta" or "panna dial."
Provenance
From the private collection of a Gentleman from Monaco