Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 559

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 yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day, date, and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet and clasp.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,800 - 6,000

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied yellow indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated black 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The day of the week device is available in 26 different languages. Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 261 to 265 and 373.