109th Auction
2023/11/18
Lot 294
RolexDay-Date
An elegant vintage wristwatch with date and weekday display in German - with original box, punched original certificate, Spanish Rolex booklet "Su Rolex Oyster" with punched chronometer certificate and Rolex seal hang tag
Sold
estimated
9.500—14.000 €
Price realized
11.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with marking 1803 and owner's engraving, reeded bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding gold crown, extra-long 18 K gold "President" bracelet, boxy clasp with engraved monogram and date stamp 4/70, bracelet length 155 mm, total length 195 mm.
Dial
Gilt, applied indexes with luminous dots, luminous baton hands.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2493201
Ref.1803
Cal.1556
Diam.36 mm
Circa1969
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.120 g
This Day-Date retains a marvellous and perfect dial which still has all the luminous dots. They have taken on a beautiful patina over the years. It also features a circular 5-minute display around the outer edge and wonderful luminous baton hands. Both the case and the movement with blue hairspring are in excellent condition - a beautiful package that will make the heart of a vintage watch collector beat faster!
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. The Rolex Day-Date is also known as the "Rolex President".