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Rolex. An attractive and rare 18K white gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and original box
Lot 38

Rolex. An attractive and rare 18K white gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and original box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1804/1803, CASE NO. 1'236'714, CIRCA 1965

Closed13 May 2013

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Rolex. An attractive and rare 18K white gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and original box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 1804/1803, case no. 1'236'714, circa 1965
Cal. 1555 automatic movement, 26 jewels, brushed silvered dial, diamond-set numerals with luminous accents, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Rolex International Service Guarantee card dated 28 September 2012, copy of servicing estimate as well as servicing invoice from Rolex in Brussels. Further delivered with Rolex original fitted burgundy presentation box.

Overhauled only this year, the present watch is in the superb condition one would expect from the Rolex servicing centres.

Rolex's reliable Oyster Perpetual Day-Date model was introduced at the Basel Fair in 1956. The model has been going strong ever since. The present model is a reference 1804. Lavishly adorned with diamonds on the bezel and dial, it exudes sophistication and prestige.