Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 787
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 116520, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, "MUSTARD COLOUR-CHANGE DIAL", ORIGINAL BOX AND PUNCHED WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 30,000 - 60,000
HKD 286,000 - 570,000 / USD 36,700 - 74,000 / EUR 32,200 - 65,000
Sold: CHF 42,500
A fine, rare and attractive, stainless steel, self winding chronograph wristwatch with color-change dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 116520
Year circa 2000
Case No. P538655
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 170 mm.
Caliber 4130, 44 jewels
Diameter 40
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, punched warranty, calendar card, hang tag, chronometer seal
Notes
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 "mustard" patina due to a defect in the dial protective varnish coating. It is only found on serials P (such as this example), K and Y and this example comes accompanied with its original accessories.
The model presented here is an extremely desirable example because its dial has colored over the years to obtain a warm and enchanting "mustard" patina due to a defect in the dial protective varnish coating. It is only found on serials P (such as this example), K and Y and this example comes accompanied with its original accessories.