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Lot Essay
Manufactured in scarce volume, gold iterations of manual Cosmograph Daytona’s were produced with two dial variations. Black background with champagne registers or champagne background with black registers.
Housing the Valjoux 727 mechanism, gold Daytona chronographs were powered by movements with the COSC official chronometer certification, which was an unusual feature for a chronograph of that period. Consequently, dials fitted on such examples, such as the present watch, bear the designation “Chronometer” at 12 o’clock, and “Cosmograph” above the 6 o’clock register.
In excellent overall condition, the present wristwatch is made even more desirable through its case and bracelet. Crafted in 14k gold, such timepieces were reserved exclusively for the American market and are now highly sought-after by the most intricate collectors. Very well preserved, the dial of the timepiece displays a vibrant champagne color.
In excellent overall condition, the present chronograph delights the most perceptive collector through the quality of its dial and 14k gold case. With a very well preserved case, upon further inspection, the 14k gold hallmarks are very crisp to the back of the top left lug as well as to the inside of the caseback. Still with its original 14k gold bracelet, the correct serial number has been etched to the original Rolex deployant clasp, also stamped 78, for its correct year of manufacture.
Consigned by the estate of the original owner, this watch has been unworn for decades, evident in its exceptional conditon. This example is a trophy for those seeking a fully original and extremely rare vintage Rolex Daytona.
Housing the Valjoux 727 mechanism, gold Daytona chronographs were powered by movements with the COSC official chronometer certification, which was an unusual feature for a chronograph of that period. Consequently, dials fitted on such examples, such as the present watch, bear the designation “Chronometer” at 12 o’clock, and “Cosmograph” above the 6 o’clock register.
In excellent overall condition, the present wristwatch is made even more desirable through its case and bracelet. Crafted in 14k gold, such timepieces were reserved exclusively for the American market and are now highly sought-after by the most intricate collectors. Very well preserved, the dial of the timepiece displays a vibrant champagne color.
In excellent overall condition, the present chronograph delights the most perceptive collector through the quality of its dial and 14k gold case. With a very well preserved case, upon further inspection, the 14k gold hallmarks are very crisp to the back of the top left lug as well as to the inside of the caseback. Still with its original 14k gold bracelet, the correct serial number has been etched to the original Rolex deployant clasp, also stamped 78, for its correct year of manufacture.
Consigned by the estate of the original owner, this watch has been unworn for decades, evident in its exceptional conditon. This example is a trophy for those seeking a fully original and extremely rare vintage Rolex Daytona.