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Lot 42
Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black dial and bracelet
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 5'265'023, CIRCA 1977
Closed11 May 2015
Price Realised
CHF 18,750
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Specialist note
The present lot is one of the exceedingly rare examples of Rolex Day-Date with black dial, furthermore embellished by diamond-set numerals and bezel. Beyond its phenomenal rarity, the aesthetic effect imparted to the timepiece by this dial and bezel combination is astounding. The black matte dial is the ideal stage for the diamond-set details to, literally, shine brightest. The gilt designations perfectly match the luxurious and very well preserved gold case, and even the luminous accents have taken with age a somehow golden hue. The combination of masculine gold case and diamond-set details makes this watch a mesmerizing piece which will enthrall with its charm and elegance its next owner for years to come.