ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BRACELET
Lot 2569

ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 5'205'905, CIRCA 1977

Closed27 November 2013

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HKD 425,000

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ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE MODEL, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 5'205'905, CIRCA 1977
Cal. 1556 automatic lever movement, 26 jewels, blue brushed dial, applied diamond-set numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel, screw down crown and back, platinum Rolex President bracelet and concealed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

US$20,000-30,000

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. An elegant and striking timepiece, the present "Day-Date" offered here in its rarest version, platinum, is a classic yet a rare version of the famous reference 1804. This watch further delights by its fine diamonds to the dial and bezel, making it a sought-after collector's piece.