RolexDaytona

Owned from new by the vendor who purchased it from an authorized dealer, this Rolex Daytona ref. 116508 is offered for auction as a full set. The sale includes the box, booklets, guarantee, swing tags and a spare bracelet link. Also included is a valuation of the watch from the supplying authorized dealer. Presented with some light marking around the bezel and center-links, it falls within the seller’s ‘A’ grading.

The 40mm Oyster case and bracelet of this reference are crafted from 18K yellow gold, providing heft and wrist presence. A fixed bezel displays an engraved tachymeter scale as a nod to the model’s motorsport heritage. The dial is finished in a striking green tone with applied yellow gold indices and hands. The sub-registers are defined by gold chapter rings with red circles inboard providing a subtle splash of colour alongside the ‘DAYTONA’ script. Despite its luxurious specification, the watch has genuine utility with a screw-down crown and pushers offering 100m of waterproofness.

Housed inside the case is Rolex’s long-running in-house calibre 4130. Capable of keeping accurate time to within -2/+2 sec a day, the movement is chronometer-certified and has an impressive 72-hour power reserve. 

The green dial Daytona has become something of a cult watch. Already produced in low quantities, its endorsement by musician John Mayer has piqued collectors’ interest and resulted in a rapid increase in values and desirability. 

All watches offered for sale are searched and cleared against The Watch Register database and a certificate is available to the winning bidder upon request. 

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