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Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 94
ROLEX 094 REF. 1803, BURGUNDY “OX-BLOOD” “STELLA” DIAL, DAY-DATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMONDS
HKD 214,000 - 426,000
EUR 23,900 - 47,700 / CHF 25,100 - 51,000 / USD 27,300 - 55,000
Sold: HKD 550,000
18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, fluted bezel, burgundy “ox-blood” “Stella” colour dial with applied diamond-set indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds and two horological complications, including date (3 o’clock) and day (12 o’clock).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 1803
Year Circa 1962
Movement No. DD 94 486
Case No. 883 859 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “Oyster” riveted bracelet with deployant clasp
Diameter 36 mm
Caliber 1555, adjusted 5 positions and temperature
Weight 109 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
The present burgundy “ox-blood” colour (nicknamed after the wine) lacquered dial on this reference 1803 immediately attracts attention. The rarity of this “Day-Date” is further enhanced by the glistering diamonds on the dial.
This “stella” is enchanting and considered highly collectible and rare. It is preserved in overall beautiful and original condition, with well-defined fluting to the bezel, as well as crisp milling on the back and a sharp gold mark underneath the lug.