Rolex. A diamond-set stainless steel and 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original Guarantee and box
Lot 481

Rolex. A diamond-set stainless steel and 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original Guarantee and box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16523, CASE NO. L688561, CIRCA 1991

Closed10 November 2014

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CHF 11,875

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Rolex. A diamond-set stainless steel and 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original Guarantee and box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph, Daytona, ref. 16523, case no. L688561, circa 1991
Cal. 4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels, black dial, applied diamond numerals, three subsidiary dials with champagne chapter rings for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, stainless steel tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, 18K gold bezel calibrated for 400 units, screw back, 18K gold screw down crown, two 18K gold screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel and gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Rolex original Guarantee dated June 1991 stamped multiple times by Astrua, product literature, Rolex handkerchief, Rolex original wooden fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

This example of the first automatic Daytona Cosmograph presents a number of attributes that make it extremely appealing to the discerning collector. Its overall condition is absolutely remarkable, close to new-old-stock, the case retaining the Rolex anti-counterfeit sticker. The dial presents the very attractive and unusual variation with diamond indexes. It features the highly sought-after "L serial", which classifies the timepiece as one of the earliest production for the model. Last, but not least, it is consigned by the first owner retailed by famed Turin retailer Astrua, and comes with its full sale kit. This is a rare opportunity for Rolex enthusiasts to acquire a very appealing specimen in nearly "time warp" condition.