ROLEX, DAYTONA ‘RAINBOW’ REF. 116598RBOW, A GOLD, DIAMOND, AND MULTI-COLOURED SAPPHIRE-SET CHRONOGRAPH
CASE NUMBER: 5C379106
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Price Realised USD 441,000
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USD 300,000 - USD 500,000
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.
Closed: 29 Mar 2022
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ROLEX, DAYTONA ‘RAINBOW’ REF. 116598RBOW, A GOLD, DIAMOND, AND MULTI-COLOURED SAPPHIRE-SET CHRONOGRAPH
The Rolex Daytona may have started off as a tool watch but over the years, the brand has presented the iconic chronograph in many glamourous iterations starting with the Ref. 6269, Ref. 6270, and the Daytona “Beach” models in the 2000s.
The Rainbow Daytona models in yellow gold and white gold were released in 2012, before the Everose gold reference in 2018. The Rainbow version have since become the most desirable modern Daytona references. The bezel is set with 36 baguette-cut sapphires in a rainbow gradation, framing a black lacquer dial with counters made with gold crystals. The mid-case set with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Due to the nature of its production, these models were made in very limited edition and have an artisanal-like quality, proven by the gem-setting on the bezel. As a result, demand for these Rainbow Daytonas has far outstripped supply.
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OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in good condition, with only light surface marks to the bracelet and folding buckle due to gentle wear. CASE: The case is good condition, original proportions and finishing. We believe the watch has never been polished. The bezel in superb condition, and does not display any marks, dings or scratches. The bezel is protected by the original plastic ring. The lugs are intact. The caseband with very minimal surface marks visible yet nothing deep or really visible. The caseback is in excellent condition, the four deep and crisp hallmarks in total, one visible under each lugs. DIAL: The dial is nice, clean, and original.
MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. All functions of the chronograph are working perfectly.
BUCKLE: The Rolex folding buckle shows light signs of wear -such as surface scratches and marks- but we believe the folding buckle has never been polished. Stamped 6DD. A sticker is still visible protecting the inside of the folding clasp
BRACELET: The bracelet shows signs of wear - such as surface scratches and marks - but we believe it has never been polished.
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CASE NUMBER: 5C379106ROLEX, DAYTONA ‘RAINBOW’ REF. 116598RBOW, A GOLD, DIAMOND, AND MULTI-COLOURED SAPPHIRE-SET CHRONOGRAPHEstimate: USD 300,000 - 500,000
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