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Lot #2387

Rolex Daytona 116509 Mother of Pearl Dial WG

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Introduction

Ever since it was first launched in 1963, the Rolex Daytona has had an abundance of incredible variants join its ranks. From vintage diamond-studded yellow gold variants to modern stainless steel variants with ceramic bezels, the collection has seen it all. Perhaps one of the most luxurious of all of those is the ref. 116509 that we have here. Debuting in the year 2000 alongside the birth of the current third generation of Daytona, the ref. 116509 features the Daytona’s latest movement, the automatic cal. 4130. However, since its discontinuation, it has remained as one of the most simultaneously luxurious and understated Daytona variants around. Sporting an entirely 18kt white gold construction, the ref. 116509 is a hefty timepiece indeed, but with the added weight of its mother-of-pearl dial, it is a watch whose aesthetic is entirely monochromatic, and its luxurious heft is almost entirely unrivaled. Featuring understated 0-60 minute-style applied Arabic numerals atop its mother of pearl dial, the ref. 116509’s appearance is simply out of this world. Combined with the fact that its internals are almost exactly as capable as Rolex's most modern chronograph movement, and its construction is made of the finest materials, the ref. 116509 is seriously deserving of its position as one of the best and most luxurious neo-vintage Daytona variants on the market.

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Grade

M 9.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch only

Est. value range

$30,000 – $40,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

40mm

Model

Daytona

Movement

Automatic cal. 4130

Reference

116509

Bracelet

18kt white gold Oyster bracelet

Year

Circa 2004

Condition

Near-mint

Material

18kt white gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

White (Mother of Pearl)

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Featuring a silver Mother of Pearl dial with a translucent shimmering effect on its surface that reveals a breadth of subtle colors, this ref. 116509 feeds into the subtle luxury of a white gold timepiece all the more.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring all of the Daytona's most iconic elements, this example sports the collection's signature metal bezel and oyster bracelet alongside its incredible 0-60 Arabic numeral-sporting Mother of Pearl dial.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall near-mint condition. Bezel retains the black enameling and has sharp edges and no wear or scratches. Minor wear is visible on the polished areas of the watch as well as on the bottom of the lugs. There is still the hologram sticker affixed to the caseback. Watch bracelet has little to no stretch and has 11 full links and 3 half links - 3 full links removable.

Our Perspective

An incredibly luxurious, rare, and beautiful variant of the illustrious Daytona, this ref. 116509's MOP dial combines with its 18kt white gold case and bracelet to create a monochromatic marriage of unadulterated style and exuberance.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder