Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 152

ROLEX, REF. 1803, DAY-DATE, BLUE DIAL, DIAMOND INDEXES, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,500

A very fine, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with day and date, blue diamond index dial and a very rare Rolex bracelet.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-7-07

Fair

Oxidized

HANDS Replaced

Brand Rolex

Model Day-Date

Reference 1803 (no longer visible)

Year Circa 1968

Case No. probably 1883803 (hand inscribed on caseback no longer visible between lugs)

Caliber 1556, 26 jewels

Dimensions 36 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

While the serial number and reference number have been erased by the bracelet rubbing between the lugs, it is important to note that the Rolex signed bracelet is an extremely rare version that is rarely seen, fully signed and dated 4. 63.