ROLEX REF. 1806, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, “FLORENTINE”-FINISH LUGS AND BRACELET; "DAY-DATE", 18K YELLOW GOLD
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces, , Monaco, Jul 25, 2023, , , , , Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau-shaped", gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, textured and hammered "Florentine"-finish lugs and bezel, gold colour dial with applied radial 18K yellow gold indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds, day of the week and date of the month., , Excellent, Very good, Slightly scratched, Very good, Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense, Very good, HANDS Original, Brand Rolex, Switzerland, Model Day-Date, Reference 1806 / 1803, Year Circa 1961, Movement No. DD0283, Case No. 640990, Material 18k yellow gold, Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex hammered "Florentine"-finish bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 2 / 61), Diameter 36 mm., Caliber 1555, 25 jewels, Weight 111.5 gr. (approx.), Signature dial, case and movement, Accessories original fitted box and outer box (Ref. 71.00.02), instruction booklet, hang-tag, tissue, Havana-brown leather book-note and gilded pencil, Rolex, “Day-Date” ,
, The “Day-Date” model was launched in 1956. It is one of Rolex most coveted “classic” models – in opposition to the “sports” models.
, Known as the wristwatch worn by presidents, hence its nickname “President”, it was the first water-resistant and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.,
, Exclusively crafted in precious metals, very few watch models come close to the stature, eminence and timelessness of the Rolex “Day-Date”
This reference 1806 is characterised by an unusual engraving, sometimes called the “Florentine”-finish, on the case and bezel which gives it a distinctive appearance. Even more unusual is the fact that it is accompanied by its original bracelet, which also has a similar design.
