Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 124
ROLEX REF 1803 DAY-DATE YELLOW GOLD LAPIS LAZULI DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", case No.931670, Ref. 1803. Made in 1962. Very fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 100,000 - 150,000 / USD 13,000 - 20,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted bezel, screwed down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens. Lapis Lazuli with apertures for the day of the week and date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 1555, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM.36mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |