148 Rolex Very Fascinating and Fine, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, With Light-Blue Lacquered “Stella” Dial, Reference 1803
Estimate: €10,000 – 20,000
Sold (Premium)€46,800
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1968
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 1556
Case N°: 1 807 659
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
The Day-Date is Rolex’s most prestigious line of dress watches since it was launched in 1956. The Rolex Day-Date is a watch that defines prestige, excellence, and timelessness. The production of the reference 1803 Day-Date started in 1959 and was fitted with a fluted bezel rather than the smooth bezel. Predominantly produced in either gold or platinum, Rolex introduced a special variant of the series during the 1970s. With the exception of the most modern executions, the Day-Date comes exclusively in a 36 mm case. An example of this size is the reference 1803, totally made in yellow gold the lot offered here comes with a particular dial: due to the enamel-like production method of these so-called “Stella-dials”, they shine under the light and this one comes with a vivid light-blue color, very appreciated by the collectors. Completed by applied diamond-set indexes, outer tracks for minutes, Italian calendar it also strikes for the nice conditions of the case.