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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and green lacquered dial
Lot 194

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

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 3'648'060, CIRCA 1973

Closed10 November 2014

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CHF 20,000

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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and green lacquered dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 1803, case no. 3'648'060, circa 1973
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, green lacquered dial, applied gold baton numerals with luminous accents, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day in English, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw back, screw down crown, gold-plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present reference 1803 is a very rare example from the much sought after "Stella" dial series, distinguished by its excellent overall condition and still retaining the green protective label to the case back.

Rolex Day-Date are amongst the most easily wearable and appealing vintage watches on the market. The present example, boasting a "Rolex green" dial and matching green crocodile strap, is a fantastic example of how modern and enjoyable such timepieces are even after nearly 40 years from their production.