8,625 CHF
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual 'Day-Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production ofthis reference started in the 1960's.Fine, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman'swristwatch with day and date. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold President bracelet. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, reeded bezel. Cal. 1556, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted totemperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Notes Since 1956, the Oyster Day-Date was fit with the day of the week device in letters, offering a choice of 26 differenttongues.Later, writing on the dial was added: 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified', signifying that the watches weresubmitted to the Official Swiss Chronometer Control and endured 360 hours of different tests.Similar watches are published in 'Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex' New Edition by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDOMONDANI Editore Genova, pp. 213, 214, 215, 216, 217 and 277.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-11-19
