Daytona 'Leopard', reference 116598 SACO, yellow gold, diamond and orange sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch, circa 2006

Cadran: motif léopard

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatique, 44 rubis

Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond vissé

Numéro de boîtier: Z’569’185

Fermoir: bracelet Rolex en cuir à motif léopard et boucle déployante en or jaune 18K (750°/00)

Dimensions: 40 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement                                                                    

Ecrin: non

Papiers: non

Accessoires: aucun

Dial: leopard motif

Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back

Case number: Z’569’185

Closure: Rolex leopard motif leather strap 18k folding clasp

Size: 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

Poids brut 129.7g |

Gross weight 129.7 g

The Rolex Daytona reference 116598 SACO was first presented to the world at the Basel fair in 2004 and it quickly became the most talked about piece for its unconventional looks. Often referred to as a 'wild beauty', the reference was a total and daring update to one of Rolex's most iconic families, the Daytona. 

The leopard print dial is set with diamond indexes, a motif further echoed on the strap and case which is set with diamonds and orange sapphires on the end links between the lugs and bezel. All in all this seemingly outlandish reference showcases Rolex brave creative impulse resulting in one of the most exotic pieces to ever be produced by the Swiss manufacturer. 

While it has been carefully used on rare occasion, this specimen has been preserved with its original protective stickers on the case and the green sticker on the caseback, making it highly appealing.