Rolex. An attractive and unusual 18K gold calendar automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and dial of layered green
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Rolex. An attractive and unusual 18K gold calendar automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and dial of layered green

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18078, CASE NO. 6'727'583, CIRCA 1981

Closed11 November 2013

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CHF 15,000

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Rolex. An attractive and unusual 18K gold calendar automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and dial of layered green
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 18078, case no. 6'727'583, circa 1981
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, dial of layered green, round-cut and baguette-cut diamond numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bark-finish bezel, screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Day-Date reference 18078 is distinguished by its reeded bezel of bark-finish style. The present watch further stands out by its enticing green dial, which comes layered in shades ranging from a dark green to a lighter almost Persian green. This type of dial is also known as "degradeé" in French. The watch is in overall excellent condition with clearly defined sharp case lines and a crisp bezel, back and gold marks. The elegant dial is harmoniously supported by the eight round-cut and two baguette-cut diamonds with their respective and intact luminous accents. The bark-finish bezel neatly frames the watch face. A stylish watch that subtly draws the eye and will sit beautifully on a slender wrist.