Rolex
Reference 1803 'Left-Handed' Day-Date | A white gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 1968
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue, diamond-set indexes
Caliber: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back
Case number: 1'620'699
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: suede Rolex pouch
Although not unknown, left-handed Rolex watches have historically been exceptionally rare. It is assumed that they were custom ordered pieces, such as the reference 4453 that Charlie Chaplin wore that was retailed by Asprey of London. Additionally, over the years, a handful of GMT and Submariners have come to market, but according to research, this is only the second Day Date to have come to the public auction market.