BY JOVAN
Just over two weeks ago, we reported on the historic announcement of the One-Of-A-Kind Rolex Auction in Partnership with Phillips. Tonight in London, the results are in, and they have shattered expectations. Conducted by Aurel Bacs, the landmark sale brought in an eye-watering total of GBP 37,300,000/USD 49,467,260/EUR 43,488,070/CHF 41,153,090 across the four unique Daytonas, making it the largest single consignment to a charity watch auction in history.
What makes this sale even better is that Phillips waived all buyer’s premiums. Every single penny goes directly to two causes: the Federer Foundation, supporting early childhood education in Southern Africa and Switzerland, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild, focused on global ecosystem restoration.
The four unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytonas, each built around a theme representing the four seasons:
Rolex Daytona “Spring” 126599 SAVL — Sold for £6,800,000
Material: 18 ct white gold
Dial: Crafted from chrysoprase with counters in lepidolite
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut purple sapphires and 3 square-cut purple sapphires in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Rolex Daytona “Summer” 126595 SARO — Sold for £10,300,000
Material: 18 ct Everose gold
Dial: Crafted from turquoise with counters in heart of ruby
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut pink sapphires and 3 square-cut pink sapphires in 18 ct pink gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut pink sapphires (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Rolex Daytona “Autumn” 126598 TML — Sold for £10,200,000
Material: 18 ct yellow gold
Dial: Crafted from mookaite with counters in chrysoprase
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut green tourmalines and 3 square-cut green tourmalines in 18 ct yellow gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut green tourmalines (approx. 4.32 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Rolex Daytona “Winter” 126596 SABV — Sold for £10,000,000
Material: 950 platinum
Dial: Crafted from blue opal with counters in lapis lazuli
Hour markers: 8 baguette-cut diamonds and 3 square-cut diamonds in 18 ct white gold settings
Bezel: Set with 36 trapeze-cut sapphires in a blue to fuchsia gradient (approx. 5.57 ct)
Lugs and crown guard: Set with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.86 ct)
Calibre: 4131, power reserve of approx. 72 hours
Superlative Chronometer certified
Look, we all love watches, but when you step back for a second, it’s honestly crazy what people are willing to spend these days! Granted, it’s all going to a great charitable cause, but seeing four Daytonas casually fetch nearly fifty million dollars in a single evening is a wild reminder of just how high the ceiling can go in the watch world.
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