Important Watches
Important Watches
Reference 116500LN 'Mr. Wonderful's Shark Tank Red Band' Daytona | A stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch, owned and worn by Kevin 'Mr. Wonderful' O’Leary in the Shark Tank television series,Circa 2018
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 53'KC0'704
Closure: stainless steel Rolex folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated September 4, 2018, sales receipt from retailer dated September 4, 2018, leather cardholder, booklets, original Oyster bracelet, hang tag, and signed letter from Kevin O'Leary
Rolex’s reference 116500LN was released in 2016 to great acclaim. The first stainless steel Daytona model featuring a Cerachrom bezel, the model became an instant success. An enduring fan-favorite, it remains exceptionally challenging to acquire today.
Apart from its importance within the Rolex heritage, the present Daytona was owned and worn by Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary throughout the 13th season of ABC’s business reality hit Shark Tank. A whirlwind of a production, the show includes a shifting panel of industry titans, spontaneous inclusion of guest Sharks, and rotating set design. Because of the changing nature of the show, every wardrobe detail must be discussed and determined prior to filming to ensure continuity across the episode(s). Amidst all these moving parts, O’Leary remains a constant, donning the same impeccable uniform - a dark tailored suit, white shirt, black tie, red handkerchief, skull cufflinks, and a red Rubber B strap for his watch of choice. A staple of his television personality, the red band allows O’Leary to swap out his watches from his extensive collection without disrupting the flow of production. This Rolex Daytona, elegantly adorned with the iconic red strap, has won the favor of both producers and devoted fans, effortlessly emanating an air of high-flying opulence that transcends the television screen.
Preserved in excellent condition and accompanied with its original Rolex Oyster bracelet, the present watch is complete with full suite of accessories and a signed letter from Kevin O'Leary.