ROLEX, EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH 'DAYTONA' WITH 'MOONRAKER' PROTOTYPE DIAL, REF. 16520Important information about this lot
Starting Bid USD 24,000
Estimate
USD 24,000 - USD 55,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closing: 4 days
If a bid is placed in the final 3 minutes of this lot’s closing time, the time will extend by 3 minutes.
Extremely rare and under-the-radar, at first, the present Rolex Daytona "Moonraker" reference 16520 may appear as a standard model, but a closer inspection reveals its unusual combination of elements from references 16520 and 116520. Unlike standard 'Zenith' Daytonas, this model has silvered register rings found in the successor model 116520 (circa 2000-2016) and while keeping the running seconds register at 9 o'clock, a combination only possible in this specific prototype "test" dial. Furthermore, the watch utilizes tritium lume in the hands and hour markers which help determine its early lineage before the successor model was officially launched.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
Movement: The movement is running and the pushers function at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch. Dial: The dial has scratches and wear throughout with some lume absence at the hour markers. The hands have scratches. Case: The case has light scratches and very light nicks and shows signs of a polishing in the past. Bracelet: The bracelet has light scratches and wear, and shows signs of a polishing in the past. The bracelet is stamped '78390', end links '503B', and clasp '78390, U6'. Overall Condition: Very good
Please note that the bracelet size is measured with the watch head attached.
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.
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