100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 300

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 Oyster bracelet.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,200

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. black 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
Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

For Ref.1803, see lot 298.