ROLEX | DAY-DATE, REFERENCE 1802YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1967

Dial: grey Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewelsMovement number: DD'86'996Case: 18k yellow gold Oyster, screw-down crown and backCase number: 1'585'276Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with integrated folding clasp Dimensions: 36mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: none

DIAL: in good condition, with two small scratches to the outer-minute track above the 9 o'clock index. Day-disc in Spanish. CASE: in good condition, with traces of polishing. The hallmark and serial numbers remain sharp and legible. With some scratches to the back and bracelet removal traces to the bottom of the lugs. With bracelet marks to the caseband between the lugs. Inside caseback bearing the 1803 reference. Bracelet: dated 4/67. Bracelet with some stretch. The clasp could do with tightening. MOVEMENT: working at time of cataloguing, date and day advancing. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
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The Rolex reference 1802 was introduced in 1963 alongside its sister reference the 1807. The reference 1802 has a smooth bezel as opposed to the 1803 with its fluted bezel. This makes the 1802 a much rarer and harder to find timepiece. In this configuration featuring the unusual grey dial, this watch becomes a true collector’s piece due to its rarity.