66 Rolex Rare, Iconic and in Exceptional Conditions, Daytona, Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch in Steel and Gold, Black “Inverted 6” Dial, With Box and Papers, Reference 116 523, Published in Pucci Papaleo’s Book “Daytona Perpetual”
Estimate: €15,000 – 30,000
Sold (Premium)€35,100
Model: Daytona
Reference: 116523
Case Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Year: 2005
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 4130
Case N°: D153946
Dimensions: 40 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Box, Papers and Tag
Literature: This specific watch is published in Pucci Papaleo’s Book “Daytona Perpetual” at page 210
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers and is highly sought after by celebrities, famous athletes, and hip-hop stars alike. With its highly reliable chronograph this model allows drivers to perfectly measure average speeds up to 400 kilometers or miles per hour, as they choose. The present watch in stainless steel and yellow-gold casing with tachymetric scale engraved bezel and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is in extremely good conditions. Still offering the original Rolex sticker on the back, the watch shows the typical oxidation of the gold coming from its sporadic use. The black dial is simply stunning considering the very nice configuration with applied baton hour markers and the rare inverted 6 in the counters at 9 o’clock which make this watch very fascinating and desirable. An Oyster bracelet with high-polish center links and an Oysterlock clasp accompany the case, creating an irresistible design. Furthermore, the watch still offers the original box, warranty, booklets and tag. Last but not least, this very watch is the one that Mr. Pucci Papaleo, one of the most (if not THE most) prominent watches’ book publisher, has decided to insert in its colossal “Perpetual Daytona” book, at page 210.