Important Watches
Important Watches
Day-Date, Reference 18039 A white gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet Circa 1981 | 勞力士 | Day-Date 型號 18039 白金鍊帶腕錶備星期及日期顯示,製作年份約 1981
Auction Closed
November 9, 01:29 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18039
A white gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet
Circa 1981
勞力士
Day-Date 型號 18039 白金鍊帶腕錶備星期及日期顯示,製作年份約 1981
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 0'580'244
Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 7'072'481
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex instruction manual, COSC hang tag, number hang tag and presentation case with outer packaging
As the flagship model for Rolex, the Day-Date is often a watch which both watch and non-watch collectors would appreciate due to its prominent history as the preferred timepiece for renown figures like President Kennedy, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and as well as representing as the symbol of extreme success.
Among the entire collection of Day-Date, the reference 18039 is one of the most desirable choice of the Day-Date models as although it is not the earliest known reference, it features a quick-set for the date which provides user much convenience.