Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
LOT 244
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16520, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, "DARTH VADER", ORIGINAL BOX AND WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 30,000 - 50,000
EUR 31,600 - 53,000 / USD 33,300 - 56,000 / HKD 260,000 - 434,000
Sold: CHF 48,750
A fine, rare, attractive, stainless steel, self winding chronograph wristwatch with colour-change subdials
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Cosmograph Daytona
Reference 16520
Year Sold in June 1995
Case No. W747281
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (78390/503B), approx. overall length 185 mm.
Diameter 40
Caliber 4030, 31 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories Original fitted box, punched warranty, booklets, calendar card, red chronometer seal
Notes
Part of the famous series of defect dials made by Rolex for the 16520, this Daytona sub-dials have turned to a very deep dark color that makes the dial appear almost "stealth" like earning its name of Darth Vader. Sold new at Pisa in 1995 and kept in overall excellent condition, accompanied with its original box and punched warranty and the caseback sticker still present on the caseback, an near mint examples of a Darth Vader suitable to the most discerning collectors.
Provenance
Property of an Italian collector