Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2024
LOT 361
ROLEX, REF. 116589BRB, DAYTONA, BAGUETTE DIAMOND BEZEL, 18K WHITE GOLD
HKD 300,000 - 600,000
EUR 35,100 - 71,000 / CHF 33,000 - 66,000 / USD 38,700 - 78,000
Sold: HKD 562,500
A very fine and very rare, self-winding, 18K white gold and diamonds chronograph Daytona with baguette-diamonds set bezel and black colour dial. Fresh to the market, never offered at auction, consigned by the original owner’s family.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Daytona
Reference 116589BRB
Year sold in 2006
Case No. D809935
Bracelet 18K white gold Rolex deployant clasp
Diameter 40mm.
Caliber 4130
Weight 123gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Rolex fitted box, instructions booklet, punched guarantee, guarantee booklet, sale invoice dated 2006, 2 tags, card holder
Notes
The Rolex Daytona REF. 116589BRB, launched in 2006, is an exquisite timepiece from the prestigious Cosmograph Daytona collection. This rare model features a 40mm white gold case with a black dial. The watch’s most striking feature is its bezel, set with 36 baguette-cut diamonds, which complements the elegant black dial.The 116589BRB is primarily offered to VIP clients, making it one of the most coveted luxury timepieces in the world.
The presented exceptional example was purchased new by the original owner’s family in August 2006 from the official Rolex retailer Precision Watch Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. The owner has meticulously cared for this timepiece, ensuring it remains in its original condition. The watch has never been polished and still has the caseback sticker, preserving its pristine state. This unpolished condition highlights the watch’s exceptional preservation. It comes complete with the original box, guarantee card, all accessories, and the original sales invoice, further attesting to the owner’s careful stewardship and the watch’s authenticity.
Fresh to the market, never offered at auction, consigned by the original owner’s family.
The presented exceptional example was purchased new by the original owner’s family in August 2006 from the official Rolex retailer Precision Watch Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. The owner has meticulously cared for this timepiece, ensuring it remains in its original condition. The watch has never been polished and still has the caseback sticker, preserving its pristine state. This unpolished condition highlights the watch’s exceptional preservation. It comes complete with the original box, guarantee card, all accessories, and the original sales invoice, further attesting to the owner’s careful stewardship and the watch’s authenticity.
Fresh to the market, never offered at auction, consigned by the original owner’s family.
Provenance
Property of an Asian collector