ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PLATINUM DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, LINEAR GEOMETRIC DIAL, ARABIC DAY AND DATE, BRACELET
Lot 151 ROLEX
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ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PLATINUM DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, LINEAR GEOMETRIC DIAL, ARABIC DAY AND DATE, BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 808135, CIRCA 1962

Closed22 March 2019

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USD 150,000

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ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PLATINUM DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, LINEAR GEOMETRIC DIAL, ARABIC DAY AND DATE, BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 808135, CIRCA 1962
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 1555, 25 jewels, signed
Dial: White linear geometric, sweep centre seconds, applied dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, aperture for day in Arabic, magnified window for Eastern Arabic date, signed
Case: Platinum diamond-set, screw back, inside case back signed 1804, 35 mm diam., signed
With: 18k white gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet, overall length approximately 180 mm., deployant clasp

Specialist note

Consigned from the original owner, the present piece is an extremely rare example of reference 1804 in platinum with an unusual geometric dial and diamond-set bezel. Furthermore, offered with an additional white gold bracelet mounted on the watch by its current owner. The presence of the Arabic calendar discs – a trait which boosts the allure and exotic vibe of the Middle Eastern personalization. Beyond its phenomenal rarity, the aesthetic effect imparted to the timepiece by this dial and bezel combination is astounding render this timepiece a remarkable find for the collector of rare Rolex wristwatches.

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. Symbol of luxury and prestige, the model was particularly appreciated by Middle Eastern clientele, often presented by the rulers as gifts or token of esteem.