CIRCA: 1996
REF.: 16518
CASE NUMBER: T180444
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: White dial with chronograph subdials
STRAP MATERIAL: Rolex black leather with Rolex 18K gold fold-over clasp, ref.16518
STRAP SIZE: 7-1/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic Zenith
FUNCTIONS: Time and chronograph
CALIBER: 4030
The Rolex Daytona is one of the most legendary and desirable watches among collectors. This Rolex Daytona Cosmograph watch, cased in 18K yellow gold with a graduated gold bezel calibrated for 400 units, features a beautiful white dial with "DAYTONA" printed in red, unusual gold applied Arabic hour markers, luminous gold hands with a center sweep second hand, three subdials for small seconds, 30-minutes and 12-hour registers, a screw-down case back, two screw-down chronograph pushers, and a screw-down crown. It is powered by the caliber 4030 automatic movement based on a Zenith El Primero movement modified by Rolex. These "Zenith Daytonas" are highly prized by collectors.
The 18k yellow gold case of the watch and black leather strap with the yellow gold folding deployment clasp add a touch of sophistication to this highly functional and sought-after timepiece.
Accompanied by original warranty.
Condition
Dial and hands in excellent condition. Luminous material on the dial and hands intact and original. Case and bezel with light scratches throughout, consistent with age and normal wear. Strong and clear hallmarks evident at the rear of the lugs. Case appears to have been lightly polished. Movement running at the time of cataloging.
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Any reference to condition in a condition report will not include a full description of condition, and for example, may not specify all faults, alteration, adaptation, mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, or dial. Colors and shades may look different online or in printed materials than they look on physical inspection, and images may not clearly show the condition of a lot. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot in person and make their own evaluation of the lot. They must understand that any statement made by Fortuna Auction LLC ("Fortuna") is merely a subjective, qualified statement and does not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Fortuna. All dimensions in catalog descriptions are approximate. No warranties are made that watches in water-resistant cases are currently water-resistant. Fortuna does not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets or leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Pre-owned watches, unless still in original packaging or never worn, will likely have some degree of wear and scratches. This should be expected for many of the watches offered in auction. Even if a watch is running and keeping time, bidders and buyers should expect that all movements will require maintenance. Fortuna recommends that all successful buyers promptly take their watches to a professional watchmaker for evaluation.
Prospective buyers should also refer to any notices as well as the Conditions of Sale in Fortuna's print catalogs and made available on its website, digital bidding platform, and other third-party digital bidding platforms. Please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, including but not limited to customs regulations, duties, and lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DESCRIPTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY FORTUNA, THAT ANY OF THE LOTS FOR SALE ARE MERCHANTABLE OR SUITED FOR ANY PURPOSE.