ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY AND DATE

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 1’450’856, CIRCA 1967

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ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY AND DATE
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 1’450’856, CIRCA 1967
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 1556, 26 jewels
DIAL: Gilt, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, sweep centre seconds, window for day and magnified date
CASE: 18k gold, fluted bezel, screw down back stamped 1803 inside, screw down crown, 36 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: Rolex pony hair strap, 18k gold Rolex buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: Rolex original guarantee dated 1 September 1967, chronometer certificate dated 26 October 1966, swing tag, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

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Lot Essay

While the reference 1803 Day-Date may be one of the most common vintage watches produced by Rolex, this particular example is distinguished by its incredible condition and completeness. Offered complete with its rare period red leatherette Rolex box, cream outer packaging with gilt edging (complete with reference label on the outside), swing tag, original “The Day-Date” instruction booklet, Bienne chronometer certificate dated 26th October 1966 and Japanese guarantee dated 1st September Showa 42 (1967).

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