Year: Circa 2000
Reference No: 116518
Movement No: C0’453’427
Case No: P477’121
Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 4130, 44 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp

- The Rolex Daytona ref. 116518 was launched at the turn of the millennium, marking a new chapter for the model with a brand new in-house cal. 4130, in place of the previous El Primero cal. 4030. The present yellow gold chronograph features an elusive configuration with the highly sought-after black mother-of-pearl dial with Roman numerals. Dreamy and highly sophisticated, the iridescent purple sheen of the black pearl creates the most sublime contrast against its warm gold exterior. Bearing a “P” serial, the present timepiece is a well-preserved specimen from 2000 and bears a French import stamp on its caseback and clasp that adds to the origins of the piece. Discontinued and no longer in production, this exceptional hard stone masterpiece will be a stunning addition to one’s collection.