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Rolex. A rare and attractive platinum and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
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Rolex. A rare and attractive platinum and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 1'539'359, MANUFACTURED IN 1967

Closed11 November 2013

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CHF 75,000

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Rolex. A rare and attractive platinum and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 1804, case no. 1'539'359, manufactured in 1967
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, brushed silvered dial, applied Arabic script as numerals with luminous accents, aperture for day in Arabic, magnified window for date in Arabic, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel, screw back, screw down crown, platinum Rolex President bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Introduced to the market at the Basel Fair in 1956, the Day-Date has been one of Rolex's flagship models and enjoys continuous popularity. Symbol of luxury and prestige, the model was particularly appreciated by Middle Eastern clientèle, resulting in watches featuring the emblem of the relevant state, often presented by the rulers as gifts or token of esteem.

The present platinum Ref. 1804 is most certainly a very attractive watch, featuring the day of the week, the date and the hour numerals in Arabic, as well as 46 round diamonds on the bezel.