Rolex
Day-Date, reference 1803 Montre bracelet en or jaune avec jour et date | Yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet Vers 1962 | Circa 1962
Lot Closed
September 30, 09:35 AM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, reference 1803
Montre bracelet en or jaune avec jour et date |
Yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet
Vers 1962 |
Circa 1962
Cadran: champagne
Calibre: cal. 1556 automatique, 25 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: DD62'393
Boîtier: or jaune 18K (750°/00), fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 819'332
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Jubilée en or jaune 18K (750°/00) et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 36 mm, circonférence totale approx. 190 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 25 jewels
Movement number: DD62'393
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 819'332
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 36 mm, overall circumference approx. 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 106.30 g |
Gross weight 106.30 g
The Rolex Day-date stands as one of the brand’s most luxurious wristwatches.
The iconic model was originally released in 1956 as the first waterproof and chronometer-certified automatic wristwatch to display the date at 3 o’clock and the day of the week in full letters at 12 o'clock. Considered as an everyday dress watch and worn by the most influential men and women of the century, the Day-date was only available in precious metals, including yellow, rose and white gold as well as platinum.
Among the different generations of Day Date, the 1803 is the most famous iteration.
Produced between 1961 and 1977, it is THE reference when it comes to this model.
The present example features a pie-pan dial in the classic champagne colour. The end of the hands have been later painted in black to improve the readability.
Interestingly, this piece comes with a matching jubilee bracelet giving the watch an attractive twist.