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Lot Essay
Please note the strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, the watch will be supplied to the buyer on a leather strap.
The Rolex Daytona 116598 SARO stands among the most elusive and visually arresting precious metal Daytonas ever produced—so rare, in fact, that even well-seasoned collectors may not know of its existance. While the 116598 lineage is typically associated with the daring “Leopard” and the now-iconic “Rainbow” variants, the SARO configuration elevates the formula with a uniquely radiant palette built around pink sapphires and diamonds. Its bezel is set with 36 baguette-cut pink sapphires that shimmer with vivid, uniform saturation, while the hoods of the lugs and are accented with brilliant diamonds for an added layer of opulence. The pavé diamond dial amplifies this luminosity, punctuated by pink sapphire hour markers that tie the entire composition together. Very few examples are known to the market, and its near-invisibility in the public sphere contributes to its aura: a hidden gem within an already coveted family. The 116598 SARO’s rarity, combined with its vibrant elegance and meticulous gem-setting, makes it one of the most quietly extraordinary and collectible modern Daytonas.
The Rolex Daytona 116598 SARO stands among the most elusive and visually arresting precious metal Daytonas ever produced—so rare, in fact, that even well-seasoned collectors may not know of its existance. While the 116598 lineage is typically associated with the daring “Leopard” and the now-iconic “Rainbow” variants, the SARO configuration elevates the formula with a uniquely radiant palette built around pink sapphires and diamonds. Its bezel is set with 36 baguette-cut pink sapphires that shimmer with vivid, uniform saturation, while the hoods of the lugs and are accented with brilliant diamonds for an added layer of opulence. The pavé diamond dial amplifies this luminosity, punctuated by pink sapphire hour markers that tie the entire composition together. Very few examples are known to the market, and its near-invisibility in the public sphere contributes to its aura: a hidden gem within an already coveted family. The 116598 SARO’s rarity, combined with its vibrant elegance and meticulous gem-setting, makes it one of the most quietly extraordinary and collectible modern Daytonas.