Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 73

ROLEX
Ref. 1803, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, Turquoise light blue “Stella” dial; “Day-Date”; so-called “Baby Blue”; 18K white gold

HKD 185,000 - 276,900

USD 23,800 - 35,700 / CHF 22,100 - 33,180

Sold: HKD 275,000

18K white gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, fluted round bezel, Turquoise light blue lacquered “Stella” dial with diamond-set indexes (eight brilliant-cut diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds), centre-seconds and two horological complications:
  • Date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
  • Instantaneous day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given in Italian)


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”; so-called “Baby Blue”

Reference 1803

Year Circa 1970

Movement No. DD 686 749

Case No. 2 462 510 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)

Bracelet Black leather strap

Buckle stainless steel buckle

Caliber 1556, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions

Dimensions 44.1 x 35.8 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement