105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 7

Rolex
Day-Date Ice

A very attractive and heavy platinum wristwatch in practically new condition, with date and weekday indicator in English writing. In April 2015 the watch was given a general overhaul by Rolex in Cologne. With original box, original US certificate, operating instructions and booklet - full set

Sold

estimated
21.00035.000 €
Price realized
37.500 €
specific features
Case
Platinum, screw back ref. 2096, screwed "Twinlock" platinum winding crown, platinum "President" bracelet ref. 83206 with crown clasp, clasp MA7, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Ice blue, sunburst finish, Roman numerals.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.D179622
Ref.118206
Cal.3155
Diam.36 mm
Circa2008
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.221 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 Rolex timepiece is the double quick set model, meaning the date and day wheel can be changed independently.
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.
The watch has a heavy platinum case and bracelet – the platinum presents a cool and marvellous contrast to the ice blue dial.