105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 6

Rolex
Day-Date

A rare vintage wristwatch with date and weekday indicator in English writing and rare sigma "linen dial" - with original box

Sold

estimated
7.00012.000 €
Price realized
11.700 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back ref. 1803, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, Rolex buckle.
Dial
Silvered, linen textured.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2541139
Ref.1803
Cal.1556
Diam.36 mm
Circa1970
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.200 g


The name of the Rolex Day-Date 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.
This example features a cool-looking, dark silvered linen textured dial and a solid yellow gold fluted bezel, which harmonises wonderfully with each other and makes this vintage beauty a real eye-catcher.