Two Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches fetched a total of £62,534 at a Birmingham auction today.
The watches, which both smashed their auction estimates, were highlights of the Luxury Watch auction – which took place at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter on Monday 21 March.
The top price was Lot 145, an 18ct white gold Oyster Perpetual Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which sold for a hammer price of £26,000 (£33,176 including fees), against an estimate of £16,000 – £22,000.
Reference 116509, Lot 145 was made circa 2006, and it sported a signed automatic calibre 4130.
The second highest price was Lot 165, a stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
This fetched a hammer price of £23,000 (£29,348 including fees), against an estimate of £15,000 – £20,000. The stainless steel Daytona was made circa 2007, with a reference 116520, also with a signed automatic calibre 4130.
Boxes and papers were included with the purchase of both watches.
Both watches were in a great condition according to Fellows and they received multiple bidders both over the telephone and via internet bidding platforms.
They sold in the Luxury Watch auction – Fellows’ most prestigious, bi-monthly auction of watches.
Brands such as Rolex, Omega and Tag Heuer featured heavily in the auction which attracted hundreds of bidders, registering to take part from around the globe.
The Daytona watches came from two different private sellers, and Fellows offered viewing facilities in both Birmingham and London.
Laura Bishop, Watch Manager at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “We are delighted to have received such high prices and seen so much competition for these stunning Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches.”
Adding: “Both watches are beautiful to look at. It is no surprise they were the top prices in our Luxury Watch Auction. It’s great to see them receive the attention they deserved.”
