The “Bao Dai”

To grasp the significance of The Bao Dai's sale, one must first comprehend its background and context. The Indochina War has ended, and international leaders are convening in Geneva to debate the future. Bao Dai, Vietnam's soon-to-be-last Emperor, takes a break for some fresh air. He walks across the street to a Rolex store. He specifically desires the rarest and most valuable Rolex ever created.

Only three black dial Rolex 6062 models are known to be set with diamond markers, and this one is in yellow gold. While two instances have six diamond hour markers, this item from The Geneva Watch Auction: FIVE has five diamond numerals for even numbers and an unusual dial configuration, making it really unique. It's worth noting that the Rolex crown was relocated down due to the diamond numeral at 12 o'clock, making it impossible to have the "Rolex Oyster Perpetual '' over the day and month apertures. The inscription "Officially Certified Chronometer" was also moved below the moon phase indication from the center of the dial.

Price: 5.066 million Swiss francs