Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 215
ROLEX
REF. 1803, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, GOLD “SUNBURST” DIAL, SPECIAL LAPIDATED INDEXES; “DAY-DATE”; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 136,000 - 200,000
EUR 17,300 - 25,500 / CHF 17,000 - 25,000 / USD 17,200 - 25,300
18K pink gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, inclined fluted bezel, gold colour “sunburst” dial with radial lapidated inclined indexes, centre-seconds and two horological complications:
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
· Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given in German)
| 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 “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 1803
Year circa 1965
Movement No. DD 11 104
Case No. 1 203 778 (by Genex, Geneva)
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet 18K pink gold Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 7286)
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 180 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 1555, adjusted 5 positions, 26 jewels
Weight 115 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
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”.