96th Auction
2017/11/18
Lot 197
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual DAY-DATE Superlative Chronometer officially certified", Case No. 1234118, Ref. 1803, Cal. 1555, 36 mm, circa 1965
A sophisticated, automatic wristwatch with date and German weekday indicator - with original box
Case: 18k gold, screw back ref. 1803, screwed Rolex winding crown, 18k gold "President" bracelet ref. 8385. Dial: "Buckley"-dial, blue, printed. 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.
A sophisticated, automatic wristwatch with date and German weekday indicator - with original box
Case: 18k gold, screw back ref. 1803, screwed Rolex winding crown, 18k gold "President" bracelet ref. 8385. Dial: "Buckley"-dial, blue, printed. 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
5.500—7.000 €
Price realized
7.400 €