$4,830
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1960's.Fine, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold President bracelet. three body, solid, polished, screw down case back and crown, reeded bezel. champagne with applied gold tritium-coated indexes, apertures for the day and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. Cal. 1556, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Notes Rolex Day-DateSince 1956, the Oyster Day-Date was equipped with the day of the week device in letters, offering a choice of 26 different languages.Later, writing on the dial was added: "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", signifying that the watches were submitted to the Official Swiss Chronometer Control and endured 360 hours of different tests.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-03-16
