Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 322
ROLEX, REF. 1803, DAY-DATE, MYSTERY CROSS
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 8,750
Fine and unusual, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with day and date and the mystery cross engraved on the case back.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-41 |
Good Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1803
Year Circa 1968
Calibre 1555
Case No. 1873455
Bracelet Rolex president link bracelet in yellow gold 18kt approx overall length 180mm
Dimensions 36 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Notes
On the caseback, the watch presents the “Mystery Cross”. The Swiss cross within a frame of marine ropes engraving has appeared on some watches from this era, but the meaning and origins of it still remain a mystery