96th Auction
2017/11/18
Lot 200
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual DAY-DATE Superlative Chronometer officially certified", Movement No. DD32939, Case No. 934197, Ref. 1803, Cal. 1555, 36 mm, circa 1963
An automatic wristwatch with date and weekday indicator - CHRONOMETER - with operating instructions, guarantee and Bulletin de Marche Observatory Bienne, June 26th 1963
Case: 18k gold, screw back ref. 1803, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, Rolex buckle. Dial: gilt, "door-stop-dial" with "SWISS only" marking. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur screw balance.
Rolex Day-Date: The name of this model explains its two main functions – the date under the Cyclops lens and the large window for the day of the week at 12 o'clock. The Rolex Day-Date is also known as the "Rolex President". Whereas other models such as Datejust, Submariner and Daytona are available in stainless steel too, the Day-Date was only ever produced in gold or platinum.
An automatic wristwatch with date and weekday indicator - CHRONOMETER - with operating instructions, guarantee and Bulletin de Marche Observatory Bienne, June 26th 1963
Case: 18k gold, screw back ref. 1803, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, Rolex buckle. Dial: gilt, "door-stop-dial" with "SWISS only" marking. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur screw balance.
Rolex Day-Date: The name of this model explains its two main functions – the date under the Cyclops lens and the large window for the day of the week at 12 o'clock. The Rolex Day-Date is also known as the "Rolex President". Whereas other models such as Datejust, Submariner and Daytona are available in stainless steel too, the Day-Date was only ever produced in gold or platinum.
Sold
estimated
6.200—8.500 €
Price realized
7.500 €