Circa-2005 Rolex Daytona in 18K rose gold with pave diamond dial and ruby hour markers, $175,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com
DALLAS — A Rolex originally offered to only the most important international dealers underscored its stature as an elite timepiece when it sold for $175,000 June 1 to lead Heritage’s Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction to $2,470,424.