Rolex. A Fine 18k White Gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Meteorite dial
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Rolex. A Fine 18k White Gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Meteorite dial

Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph, Daytona, Ref. 116519, Case No. 4'408'30Q'1, Circa 2012

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Rolex. A Fine 18k White Gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Meteorite dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph, Daytona, Ref. 116519, Case No. 4'408'30Q'1, Circa 2012
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Dial: Meteorite, Roman and baton numerals, center seconds, three subsidiary dials
Case: 18k White gold, screw back, screw down crown, two round screw down buttons in the band, 40mm diam.
Buckle: Rolex 18k white gold deployant clasp, stamped 24650
Accompanied By: A Rolex Certificate of Guarantee dated May 26, 2012, product literature, a Rolex card holder, a Rolex presentation box and outer packaging
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拍品專文

It is one of the fascinating small series made with meteorite dials, finished with an acid wash to enhance the natural pattern of the meteorite known scientifically as the "Widmanstätten" pattern, the lustrous silvery effect perfectly complementing the white gold case.

Rolex obtained some of the famous Gibeon meteorite discovered in 1836 by Captain J. E. Alexander scattered along the banks of the Great Fish River in Namibia. The meteorite itself is millions of years old and believed to have fallen to earth in prehistoric times and spread over a wide area. Today, this historical deposit is protected by Namibian law.

In their use of this rare and very exclusive meteorite deposit to make the dials for a series of Daytona watches Rolex again demonstrates its innovation and constant quest to produce rare and exclusive luxury timepieces.

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