111st Auction
2024/11/16
Lot 290
RolexDay-Date
An exquisite vintage wristwatch with diamond indexes, date and weekday indicator in German writing
Sold
estimated
11.500—18.000 €
Price realized
18.800 €
specific features
Case
18 K white gold, screw back with marking 18000, fluted bezel, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, little worn, very nice 18 K white gold "President" bracelet with 5 screws and 22 bracelet links, endlinks stamped 55, Crownclasp folding clasp 8385, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Taupe, diamond indexes with luminous dots (tritium).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.6515429
Ref.18039
Cal.3055
Diam.36 mm
Circa1980
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.143 g
This beautiful Rolex classic is wonderfully preserved, original and unpolished, the bezel and the case retain their sharp edges. The perfect grey/beige dial with the sparkling diamonds looks very elegant and attractive, the luminous dots have slightly darkened, but are perfect. The white gold "President" bracelet presents is in excellent condition – a truly fabulous watch!
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".