Rolex Queen Midas Reference 4313 in 18k YG

The King & Queen Midas were among the most expensive Rolex by far at retail in the 1960s and 1970s. Starting in the 1970s, Rolex changed the dial to have Cellini instead of Midas in Greek on the dial and also introduced the smaller Queen Midas model. The King Midas has been closely associated with Elvis Presley, who is photographed holding one, and more recently with Rihanna, who wore a customized model for her pregnancy announcement.

It is said that Gérald Genta designed these watches and they certainly seemed to be part of the evolution of integrated watch design that led to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, IWC Ingenieur 1832, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.

The integrated bracelets and deployant buckle is extremely firm. The 18k yellow gold case has been lightly polished. It measures approximately 24mm at the widest point, and the length of the case is also 24mm. It measures a wrist up to 6 inches.

The timepiece is powered by a calibre 650.

The watches do not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but they are running well.

PRICE: $25,000 (Item: SBUXYT4223)