Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 318
Platinum Day-Date, Ref. 1804 Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1804. Made in late 1950s. Extremely fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, platinumand diamondswristwatchwith day, date and a platinum Rolex textured mesh bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 18,000 - 25,000 / CHF 28,000 - 40,000
Sold: USD 78,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with 46 diamonds, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Salmon-colored with vertical stripes and unique outer stripes forming a hexagon, faceted dart markers and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, apertures for the day of the week and the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1555, rhodiumplated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
