Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 163
ROLEX
REF. 1803, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, DARK-GREY DIAL, “PRESIDENT” BRACELET ; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 1803, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, DARK-GREY DIAL, “PRESIDENT” BRACELET ; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 10,000 - 15,000
USD 10,600 - 15,800 / HKD 83,000 - 124,000 / CHF 10,100 - 15,200
Sold: EUR 15,600
Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, fluted bezel, dark grey "sunburst" colour dial with applied radial 18K yellow gold indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds, day of the week and date of the month.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Day-Date"
Reference 1803
Year circa 1990
Movement No. DD 132 872
Case No. L 893 234
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex "President" bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 1556, 26 jewels
Weight 114.3 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box (Ref. 53.00.01), certificate of origin (dated Bucherer, Luzern / Lucerne, September 5, 1990)
Notes
Rolex, “Day-Date”
The “Day-Date” model was launched in 1956. It is one of Rolex most coveted “classic” models – in opposition to the “sports” models.
Known as the wristwatch worn by presidents, hence its nickname “President”, it was the first water-resistant and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.
Exclusively crafted in precious metals, very few watch models come close to the stature, eminence and timelessness of the Rolex “Day-Date”.
The “Day-Date” model was launched in 1956. It is one of Rolex most coveted “classic” models – in opposition to the “sports” models.
Known as the wristwatch worn by presidents, hence its nickname “President”, it was the first water-resistant and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.
Exclusively crafted in precious metals, very few watch models come close to the stature, eminence and timelessness of the Rolex “Day-Date”.