ROLEX DAYTONA METEORITE DIAL, REF. 116519 THE PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION PART 5
ROLEX, WHITE GOLD DAYTONA WITH METEORITE DIAL, REF. 116519
CASE NO. Y134997
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Price Realised USD 25,000
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USD 14,000 - USD 20,000
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Closed: 29 Oct 2020
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ROLEX, WHITE GOLD DAYTONA WITH METEORITE DIAL, REF. 116519
The present Rolex Daytona is one of the fascinating small series made with meteorite dials, finished with an acid wash to enhance the natural pattern of the meteorite known scientifically as the "Widmanstätten" pattern, the lustrous silvery effect perfectly complementing the white gold case.
Rolex obtained some of the famous Gibeon meteorite discovered in 1836 by Captain J. E. Alexander scattered along the banks of the Great Fish River in Namibia. The meteorite itself is millions of years old and believed to have fallen to earth in prehistoric times and spread over a wide area. Today, this historical deposit is protected by Namibian law.
In their use of this rare and very exclusive meteorite deposit to make the dials for a series of Daytona watches Rolex again demonstrate their innovation and constant quest to produce rare and exclusive luxury timepieces.
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working, the chronograph functions appear fully operational, however, a service is recommended. Case: Excellent overall condition with hardly any signs of wear. The case back retains the factory sticker. Buckle: Rolex 18k white gold deployant clasp with minor signs of wear. Strap: Black Rolex CROCODILE strap with no signs of wear. Overall condition: Excellent 1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue.
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CASE NO. Y134997ROLEX, WHITE GOLD DAYTONA WITH METEORITE DIAL, REF. 116519Estimate: USD 14,000 - 20,000
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