Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 544
ROLEX, REF. 1802, DAY-DATE, «OCTOPUSSY», WHITE GOLD, BLUE DIAL WITH DOUBLE DIAMOND INDEXES
CHF 50,000 - 70,000
HKD 400,000 - 560,000 / USD 50,000 - 70,000
Sold: CHF 61,250
Very fine 18K white gold, self-winding wristwatch with center seconds and day date indicators.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-18-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Spotted HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1802
Year Circa 1960
Case No. 2612450
Bracelet 18K white gold Rolex bracelet with diamond-set middle- row, approx. overall length 167 mm
Caliber 1556
Dimensions 36 mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
This watch is an early example of the “octopussy” white gold day date with a very unusual and rare double diamond indexes dial and luxurious diamonds bracelet. Only few examples have hit the market through the years. It can be considered a masterpiece.