28 Rolex A very fascinating and fine, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with ocean-blue lacquered 'Stella' dial, full set, reference 1803.

Estimate: € 25,000 –⁠ 50,000

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 ocean-blue color, very appreciated by the collectors. The dial is completed by applied baton indexes, outer tracks for minutes, English calendar it also strikes for the nice conditions of the case. This watch is moreover accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated February 10th 1977 signed Gerhard D. Wempe, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.