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Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black dial and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1804, CASE NO. 5'265'023, CIRCA 1977

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Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold and diamond-set automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black dial and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Ref. 1804, case no. 5'265'023, circa 1977
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, applied square and baton diamond numerals, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18k gold Rolex President bracelet, concealed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approx. 175 mm.

Special Notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

The present lot is one of the exceedingly rare examples of Rolex Day-Date with black dial, furthermore embellished by diamond-set numerals and bezel. Beyond its phenomenal rarity, the aesthetic effect imparted to the timepiece by this dial and bezel combination is astounding. The black matte dial is the ideal stage for the diamond-set details to, literally, shine brightest. The gilt designations perfectly match the luxurious and very well preserved gold case, and even the luminous accents have taken with age a somehow golden hue. The combination of masculine gold case and diamond-set details makes this watch a mesmerizing piece which will enthrall with its charm and elegance its next owner for years to come.

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