Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Jun 28, 2020

LOT 349

ROLEX, REF. 16528, DAYTONA, 4 LINES, PORCELAIN DIAL,DIAMOND INDEXES, ORIGINAL BOX AND WARRANTY, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 120,000 - 180,000

HKD 960,000 - 1,440,000 / USD 120,000 - 180,000

Fine and extremely rare, self-winding, 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with white porcelain dial, 3 registers and tachometer bezel. leather wallet, hang tag


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Grading System
Grade:
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

Model Daytona

Reference 16528

Year Sold in March 1989

Case No. R 817504

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex Oysterlock bracelet (78668), approx. overall length 180 mm

Caliber 4030

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Case, dial and movement

Accessories Original fitted box, punched warranty, booklets, red leather wallet, hang tag

Notes

Following the sale in May 2019 of a floating steel Daytona retailed by Tiffany (reference 16520) for the amount of CHF 293'000, we are proud to present yet another extremely rare version, this time in gold, featuring a porcelain dial, four lines and diamond indexes. Sold in London in March 1989, this example is complete with its original box, punched warranty and hang tag still retains its original caseback sticker as well as three deep and crisp hallmarks indicating little wear. While the floating versions were found on the steel, steel and gold and gold versions, the porcelain dials featuring diamond indexes, were only available in the four lines configurations and are even rarer than the gold floating versions making this one of the ultimate collectible Zenith Daytonas.