Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116589SALV – Factory Sapphire Bezel, Pavé Diamond Dial, 18K White Gold

An ultra-rare factory gem-set Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116589SALV in 18k white gold, featuring a baguette-cut pink sapphire bezel, full pavé diamond dial with ruby hour markers, calibre 4130, and matching burgundy alligator strap.

Offered here is an exceptionally rare and visually spectacular Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 116589SALV, a highly exclusive 18k white gold interpretation of the iconic Daytona elevated through Rolex’s extraordinary gem-setting expertise. Produced during the modern era of Rolex’s most experimental precious-metal and high-jewelry sports watches, this reference stands among the most collectible factory gem-set Daytonas, combining the mechanical prestige of the calibre 4130 with one of the most striking dial and bezel configurations ever fitted to the model.

The defining feature of the present watch is its lavish factory gem-set composition. The bezel is set with 24 baguette-cut pink and lilac-toned sapphires, creating a vivid and luxurious frame around the dial in place of the traditional engraved tachymeter scale. Rolex’s use of carefully matched colored gemstones gives the watch an unmistakable presence, while the seamless arrangement of the baguette sapphires delivers the refined and highly technical finish expected from the brand’s top-tier gem-set references.

The dial is equally exceptional, featuring a full pavé diamond-set surface with ruby hour markers and contrasting silver chronograph registers. This rich combination of diamond pavé, colored gemstone accents, and precious metal detailing transforms the Daytona into a true high-jewelry chronograph while preserving the clarity and balance of its celebrated layout. The result is both opulent and immediately recognizable, with the sporty architecture of the Daytona reinterpreted through a far more exclusive and expressive lens.

Crafted in 18k white gold, the 40 mm case is paired with a matching burgundy-pink alligator leather strap and white gold folding clasp, reinforcing the watch’s more boutique, off-catalogue style character. Powering the watch is Rolex’s in-house automatic calibre 4130, the legendary self-winding chronograph movement admired for its robustness, reliability, and importance within the modern Daytona lineage. Combining technical pedigree with exceptional rarity and factory gem-setting, the present reference occupies a particularly desirable place in the market for important modern Rolex watches.

Rare, glamorous, and unmistakably special, the Rolex Daytona 116589SALV is a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking one of the most dramatic and collectible factory gem-set Daytonas of the modern era.

Included:

Watch only

Specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
Reference: 116589SALV
Case material: 18k white gold
Case size: 40 mm
Bezel: Factory-set with 24 baguette-cut pink/purple sapphires
Dial: Full pavé diamond dial with ruby hour markers and silver chronograph registers
Movement: Rolex calibre 4130, automatic chronograph
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph
Strap: Burgundy/pink alligator leather strap
Clasp: White gold folding clasp
Set: Watch only

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