10,620 CHF
Ref. 1803 “Day-Date” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 1803. Case No. 3716173. Made in 1974. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day, date, and the original strap and gold plated Rolex buckle. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. Gilt with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute divisions, apertures for the days of the week and the date. Luminous gold “baton” hands. Cal. 1555, rhodium-plated, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12mm. Notes The fact that this watch still retains its original sticker on the case back is a further testament to the overall excellent original condition of the piece. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 262.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
