230 Rolex A very impressive and attractive Daytona "Leopard" chronograph wristwatch, in yellow gold, diamond and cognac sapphire-set, with full set of accessories, reference 116598SACO.

Estimate: € 50.000 –⁠ 100.000

When Rolex unveiled the reference 116598 SACO at the Basel Fair in 2004, it was as if the brand had momentarily stepped out of its own shadow to embrace something wildly avant-garde. With its audacious leopard-print dial and strap, punctuated by diamond-set hour markers, this Daytona roared onto the scene,provocative, unexpected, and utterly unforgettable. Instantly dubbed the “Leopard,” it defied every preconceived notion of what a Rolex should be, and in doing so, it created a new chapter in the brand’s history. Its bezel is ablaze with 36 perfectly matched, baguette-cut cognac sapphires—each stone painstakingly selected and invisibly set with astonishing precision. The diamond-set lugs add an extra flourish of opulence, transforming the watch into a glittering spectacle of craftsmanship and character. Offered here in exceptional condition, still retaining its original refractive caseback sticker, the timepiece is further accompanied by its original set of accessories. In an era where gem-set sports watches are enjoying a renaissance, the “Leopard” Daytona stands alone: fearless, flamboyant, and unapologetically bold. It is not simply a timepiece; it is a manifesto—for Rolex, and for the daring individual who chooses to wear it.