100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 285

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Day-Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production ofthis reference started in the 1960's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatchwith day and date. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold President bracelet.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

C. three-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. satiné champagne with appliedpink gold indexes, 'Cyclope' crystal, apertures for the day and the date. 'Bâton' tritium-coated pink gold hands.M. Cal. 1556, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in ' Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches', by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, pp. 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 277.