Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004
LOT 41
Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Day-Date?, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production of this reference started in 1956. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch, with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 8,050
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné silver, with applied baguette and round diamond-set indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date. Tritium-coated white gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line 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. Height 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |