Important Watches: Part II

Rolex

Daytona 'Zenith', Reference 16519 | A white gold chronograph wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial | Circa 2000

VAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premiumRestricted Species

Lot Closed

May 15, 10:38 AM GMT

Estimate

35,000 - 55,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Dial: pink mother of pearl

Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 207'214

Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back

Case number: P'332'206

Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

Please note that Sotheby's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or a sale's cancellation.

This reference is a very elegant iteration of the 'Zenith' Daytona. It feature an attractive mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indexes. There are few Rolex watches with mother-of-pearl dials as they are very fragile and difficult to produce. They are usually equipped on watches made of precious materials. The reference 16519 was only produce a few years and is one of the most sought after Zenith Daytonas.

Being a 'P-serial', this Rolex is among the last few Zenith calibre Daytona ever produced before the arrival of Rolex's in-house calibre 4130. It is a rare piece of horological history which would be a fantastic addition to any collection.

This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within Switzerland or personally picked up in Geneva. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Please note that the ability to obtain an export permit or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import permit or certificate in another country, or vice versa. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, VAT will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by email (chpostsaleservices@sothebys.com).

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.