Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 25, 2023
LOT 45
ROLEX REF. 1806, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, “FLORENTINE”-FINISH LUGS AND BRACELET; "DAY-DATE", 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 13,000 - 19,000
USD 14,200 - 20,700 / HKD 112,000 - 162,000 / CHF 12,800 - 18,600
Sold: EUR 13,650
Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau-shaped", gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, textured and hammered "Florentine"-finish lugs and bezel, gold colour dial with applied radial 18K yellow gold indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds, day of the week and date of the month.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Day-Date
Reference 1806 / 1803
Year Circa 1961
Movement No. DD0283
Case No. 640990
Material 18k yellow gold
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex hammered "Florentine"-finish bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 2 / 61)
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber 1555, 25 jewels
Weight 111.5 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box and outer box (Ref. 71.00.02), instruction booklet, hang-tag, tissue, Havana-brown leather book-note and gilded pencil
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”
This reference 1806 is characterised by an unusual engraving, sometimes called the “Florentine”-finish, on the case and bezel which gives it a distinctive appearance. Even more unusual is the fact that it is accompanied by its original bracelet, which also has a similar design.
This reference 1806 is characterised by an unusual engraving, sometimes called the “Florentine”-finish, on the case and bezel which gives it a distinctive appearance. Even more unusual is the fact that it is accompanied by its original bracelet, which also has a similar design.