Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 325
ROLEX
REF. 18078 / 18000, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, RED GRADIENT "STELLA" DIAL WITH DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, "PRESIDENT" BRACELET; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 18078 / 18000, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, RED GRADIENT "STELLA" DIAL WITH DIAMOND-SET INDEXES, "PRESIDENT" BRACELET; "DAY-DATE"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 18,000 - 28,000
USD 19,000 - 29,500 / HKD 150,000 - 232,000 / CHF 18,200 - 28,300
Sold: EUR 27,300
Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, inclined fluted bezel, red "dégradé" gradient "Stella" dial with diamond-set indexes, 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, Geneva
Model "Day-Date"
Reference 18078 / 18000
Year circa 1979
Movement No. 0 116 409
Case No. 5 854 262
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex "President" bracelet, bark-finished, with deployment clasp
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 190 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 3055, 27 jewels
Weight 136.9 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box (Ref. 71.00.01) and after-market 18K yellow gold diamond-set bezel
Notes
The watch is accompanied by its original inclined fluted bezel and an after-market diamond-set bezel.
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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”.
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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”.