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Day-Date, Reference 118206 A platinum wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and additional dial Circa 2000 | 勞力士 | Day-Date 型號 118206 鉑金鍊帶腕錶備星期及日期顯示,配後補錶盤,製作年份約 2000
Auction Closed
November 9, 01:29 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 118206
A platinum wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and additional dial
Circa 2000
勞力士
Day-Date 型號 118206 鉑金鍊帶腕錶備星期及日期顯示,配後補錶盤,製作年份約 2000
Dial: ice blue / rhodium
Caliber: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: platinum, screw-down case back
Case number: K'550'987
Closure: platinum Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, COSC hang tag, numbered hang tag, additional rhodium dial and presentation case
The Rolex Day-Date in platinum is considered as the pinnacle of non sport models. There is a striking contrast between the understated appearance created by the classic diameter and re-enforced by the smooth bezel, and the strong presence on the wrist, thanks to the density of the material.
Rarely seen at auction, these models are made in much lower quantity than their gold counterpart. The platinum Day-Date gathers many of the most sought after qualities such as timeless dimension and design, understated luxury, rarity and reliability to name but a few.
The present lot is a perfect illustration of the above, and indeed stands apart from others sporting an eye catching and attractive ice blue dial.