Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 18079 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet with bark finish | Circa 1979
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black, diamond
Calibre: cal. 3035 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 2'190'207
Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 6'043'469
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet with bark finish and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex Day-Date reference 180XX saw light in 1977, propelling the legendary wristwatch into the next generation.
The newly introduced 5-digit reference was an early adopter of the sapphire crystal, conferring the watch with a modern feel and look. The calibre 3055, fifth iteration of the Day-Date movement, introduced the quick-set function for the date setting. These innovations, coupled with the modern looks, have surely contributed to elevating the reference 180XX to an all-time favourite in Rolex collections.
This example is part of the 1807X collection. It can be easily identified thanks to its distinctive bark finish on the bezel and bracelet. While the vase majority of these pieces were made in yellow gold, this lot is crafted in white gold. It is fitted with an attractive diamond-set black dial, further elevating its desirability.