Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 470
Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1970's. Production of this reference started in 1956.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date, with a pink gold-plated Rolex buckle. Accompanied by three additional discs: one with Arabic numerals for the days of the month, one pierced and decorated with three amethysts, in Arabic, and one with Islamic numerals and Arabic writing.
HKD 30,000 - 45,000
USD 4,000 - 6,000
C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. beige with applied white indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date above the 6, a red Oriental emblem representing two crossed swords. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |