
PROPERTY OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTOR
Auction Closed
October 9, 11:30 AM GMT
Estimate
48,000 - 65,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
PROPERTY OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTOR
ROLEX
勞力士
DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 1803
A YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1962
Day-Date 型號1803
黃金鏈帶腕錶,備日期及星期顯示,錶殼編號815958,約1962年製
附帶證書及C.O.S.C證書
Dial: champagne
Calibre: automatic, 26 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 815'958
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee "Big Logo" bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee and C.O.S.C
The Rolex Day-Date was released in 1956 and had immediately became one of Rolex's most appreciated models, often being sported by high-profile political figures around the world. The present watch reference 1803 was the third generation of Day-Date produced, introduced in 1960 and in production until 1978, it is considered the most classic Day-Date among collectors today. Housed in a moderate 37 mm size case and featuring the iconic pie-pan shaped dial it’s still remains as one of the most wearable watch in the history of watchmaking.