Live Auction 1401Important Watches including Property from an Important European Collection
Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with red lacquer dial
Lot 349

Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with red lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 5'005'234, CIRCA 1977

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 27,500

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with red lacquer dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 1803, case no. 5'005'234, circa 1977
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, red lacquer dial, applied gold baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day and magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, ribbed bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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With Rolex period presentation box and second brown crocodile leather strap.

Rolex Day-Date are amongst the most easily wearable and appealing vintage watches on the market. The present specimen, boasting a red so-called stella dial and accompanied by a matching red suede strap, is a prominent example of how modern and enjoyable such timepieces are even after nearly 40 years from their production.