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Rolex Daytona, Very Rare and Fine 18k Yellow Gold Ref. M116598SARO Circa 2005. ...
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Rolex Daytona, Very Rare and Fine 18k Yellow Gold Ref. M116598SARO Circa 2005Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold, case no. D810301
Dial: pave diamond dial, triple register, ruby hour markers, baton hands with black enamel
Movement: Rolex cal. 4130, self-winding, 44 jewels
Band: Rolex pink alligator leather, Rolex deployant clasp
Signed: Rolex signed on dial, case, movement, strap/clasp
These gem-set Daytona's were offered in exceedingly low quantities, reportedly only to VIP international dealers. This particular example, reference 116598 SARO is a far rarer variant than the typical reference 116598 SACO "Leopard" model, and instead features 36 baguette-cut pink sapphires on the bezel to compliment the pave style diamond and ruby dial. There have been four reference 116598 SARO examples offered publicly, with two being sold at auction:
Phillips, "The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XII", June 5-6, 2021: Lot 1,095
Phillips, "The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV", November 5th and 7th, 2021: Lot 241
Consigned by the original owner and having received a servicing by Rolex in January of this year, this watch represents the pinnacle of Rolex gem-setting and Daytona collecting, and would be the crowning jewel of any watch collection.
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex Daytona, Very Rare and Fine 18k Yellow Gold Ref. M116598SARO Circa 2005
Dial: pave diamond dial, triple register, ruby hour markers,
Hands: baton hands with black enamel
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #D810301
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 4130, self-winding, 44 jewels
Band: Rolex pink alligator leather, Rolex deployant clasp
Circa: 2005
Condition: watch is in excellent condition. Dial is immaculate, no visible signs of wear. Gem-setting throughout is superb, with no inconsistencies in setting quality. Watch includes a recent servicing by Rolex, in January of 2023 with a 2 year warranty. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Dial: pave diamond dial, triple register, ruby hour markers,
Hands: baton hands with black enamel
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #D810301
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 4130, self-winding, 44 jewels
Band: Rolex pink alligator leather, Rolex deployant clasp
Circa: 2005
Condition: watch is in excellent condition. Dial is immaculate, no visible signs of wear. Gem-setting throughout is superb, with no inconsistencies in setting quality. Watch includes a recent servicing by Rolex, in January of 2023 with a 2 year warranty. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2023 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5540 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2023
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