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Rolex Daytona 116598 SACO Leopard
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Description
There are Rolexes: and then there is the Daytona 116598 SACO. One of the rarest dials Rolex has ever produced, the "Leopard" is a discontinued collector's grail that almost never surfaces in prestine condition.
The story
Introduced as part of Rolex's iconic exotic-dial Daytona series, the 116598 SACO takes its name from the combination of Sapphires And COgnac tones woven through the bezel. Where the legendary Rainbow Daytona dazzles with a full spectrum of colour, the Leopard plays a quieter, wilder game — a spotted dial in warm browns and ambers, flanked by 36 baguette-cut orange sapphires set into solid 18k yellow gold. Rolex discontinued this reference, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find and, in prestine condition, almost impossible.
The details
- Reference: 116598 SACO — "Leopard"
- Case: 40mm solid 18k yellow gold
- Dial: Exotic leopard-print dial — warm cognac tones with spot detailing
- Bezel: 36 baguette-cut orange sapphires set in yellow gold
- Movement: Rolex Calibre 4130, self-winding chronograph, 72-hour power reserve
- Strap: Exotic leather with yellow gold deployant clasp
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; 60-second, 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters
- Condition: Excellent
Pre-loved at SO. by Sora
This piece arrives pristine. Sourced and authenticated by SO. by Sora, it carries the full provenance of a Rolex crafted at the peak of the exotic-dial era. A true investment piece and one of the finest watches in our collection.
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