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Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with turquoise chrysophrase dial.
Lot 465

Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with turquoise chrysophrase dial.

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 116519, CASE NO. P842444, CIRCA 2000

Closed10 November 2014

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Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with turquoise chrysophrase dial.
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph, Daytona, ref. 116519, case no. P842444, circa 2000
Cal. 4130 automatic movement, 44 jewels, steel rotor, turquoise chrysophrase dial, white gold Roman and baton numerals, outer fifths of a second divisions, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round screw down chronograph buttons in the band, Rolex lizard leather blue strap, 18K white gold Rolex deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.

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With Rolex service Guarantee issued on June 12, 2014 and expiring on June 11, 2016.

The present watch is a lovely example of Daytona reference 116519. Nicknamed "Beach", possibly because of its playful looks, this model was available in 4 colors: green, blue, pink and yellow. The dials were made either in Chrysophrase (the blue and the green versions), or Mother-of-pearl (the yellow and the pink versions), and the watches came with lizard straps matching the dial color. An instant classic, the Daytona Beach is one of the most collectible modern versions of the Daytona. It is also one of the most difficult to find in good condition: being it a very wearable and "fun" timepiece, owners tended to use it a lot, with consequent wear of the tender white gold case. The present example, however, is preserved in remarkable condition, and it is sure to grant endless satisfaction to its new owner.