A Rolex Daytona watch has set Sotheby’s own record for the priciest watch ever sold in the UK.
No matter rain, shine or impending global recession, it seems that Rolex’s position in vintage (the entire watch marketplace, really) remains pretty much unassailable. Most recently, that fact of horological life has been confirmed by the sale of yet another vintage Daytona — this time, the ‘John Player Special.’
Named for the livery used by Lotus Formula One team cars from 1972-1986, the ‘John Player Special’ (JPS) is widely regarded as one of the most sought after and rare variations on the standard 6264 Rolex Daytona. The current example, sold by Sotheby’s UK office last Friday, was valued at an initial range of £320,000–650,000. But, as is so often the case, pre-auction estimates proved conservative — with this particular JPS hammering in at a final price of £1,215,000. The news comes as yet another feather in the cap for vintage Daytona collectors around the world.
In the course of selling this particular Ref. 6264, Sotheby’s managed to break a number of meaningful records that go beyond ‘most expensive watch in an online auction’.
For one, it now holds the title of priciest wristwatch Sotheby’s has ever transacted in the United Kingdom. In addition, the £1.2 million price tag also establishes a new benchmark for the JPS Daytona variation.
Perhaps the commodity traders were right: In times of crises, go for gold.
This story was first published on Lifestyle Asia HK.
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The Link LonkAugust 21, 2020 at 11:29AM
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