110th Auction
2024/5/18
Lot 286
RolexDay-Date
An elegant, beautiful vintage wristwatch with date and weekday display in German
Sold
estimated
10.000—13.000 €
Price realized
11.900 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, screw back with marking 1803, fluted bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, 18 K gold "President" bracelet dated 3/71, Crownclasp folding clasp, bracelet length 125 mm, total length 160 mm.
Dial
Beautifully faded Havanna dial, sunburst finish, applied indexes with luminous dots, luminous baton hands.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2815351
Ref.1803
Cal.1556
Diam.36 mm
Circa1971
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.118 g
This Day-Date has a beautiful dial that has faded over the years and has taken on a very attractive "Havana" colour. All luminous dots are present and have darkened slightly over the years. Only the luminous material in the hour hand shows signs of damage due to ageing. The "President" bracelet also shows some signs of wear.
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".