100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 286

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual 'Day-Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production ofthis reference started in 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 'Oyster type' bracelet.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

C. three-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. satiné silver with applied pinkgold indexes, 'Cyclope' 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 and 5 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: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01