Rolex
Reference 1804 Day-Date | A platinum and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 1978
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue, diamond-set indexes
Caliber: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: DD'258'552
Case: platinum, diamond-set bezel, screw down case back
Case number: 5'028'309
Closure: platinum Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: one additional Rolex link
Ever since its launch in 1956, the Day-Date model has been a symbol of luxury and prestige. The present example of the reference 1804 features a prominent blue dial and a combination of diamonds on the dial as well as on the bezel. The use of platinum on the bracelet gives this watch a real heft and a true sense of luxury. This rare and well preserved example is offered in attractive condition with its presentation box.
For an illustrated story of the Rolex Day-Date please refer to Goldberger, John, 100 Superlative Rolex Watches, p. 162-163.
For similar examples, see Dowling & Hess, The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches, pp.282-283.