Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jan 19, 2023

LOT 206

ROLEX
REF. 1806, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, “FLORENTINE”-FINISH LUGS AND BRACELET; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD

EUR 12,000 - 18,000

USD 12,900 - 19,300 / HKD 102,000 - 152,000 / CHF 11,900 - 17,900

Sold: EUR 15,600

Very fine and very 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 color dial with applied radial 18K yellow gold indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds, date of the month (aperture at 3 o'clock under Cyclops lens) and day of the week (aperture at 12 o'clock; indication given in German).


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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, Geneva

Model "Day-Date"

Reference 1806

Year circa 1962

Movement No. DD 11 307

Case No. 785 358

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex hammered "Florentine"-finish bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 2 / 61)

Diameter 36 mm.

Length 160 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 1555, 26 jewels

Weight 112.1 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement