Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 99
ROLEX
REF. 116520, SELF-WINDING, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, WHITE "APH" DIAL; "DAYTONA"; UNWORN WITH SEAL, STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 116520, SELF-WINDING, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, WHITE "APH" DIAL; "DAYTONA"; UNWORN WITH SEAL, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 20,000 - 30,000
USD 21,100 - 31,600 / HKD 166,000 - 248,000 / CHF 20,200 - 30,300
Sold: EUR 31,200
A very fine and rare, stainless steel, self-winding, chronograph wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, white colour "APH" dial.
The watch has never been worn, still featuring its protective sticker.
The watch has never been worn, still featuring its protective sticker.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Daytona"
Reference 116520
Year Sold in July 2011
Case No. G 195 208
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex "Oyster" bracelet with deployant clasp (dated JAM 4)
Diameter 39 mm.
Length 190 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 4130, 44 jewels
Weight 145.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box (Ref. 39137.01), certificate of origin (dated May 2, 2011), instruction booklets
Notes
Rolex, “Daytona”, Ref. 116520, “APH” dial
Nicknamed by collectors the "APH" dial due to the last few letters of the word "Cosmograph" that are detached from the rest of the word.
Made for a few years only before being corrected, this version is now sought after by collectors.
The watch has never been worn, still featuring its protective sealed sticker.
Nicknamed by collectors the "APH" dial due to the last few letters of the word "Cosmograph" that are detached from the rest of the word.
Made for a few years only before being corrected, this version is now sought after by collectors.
The watch has never been worn, still featuring its protective sealed sticker.