247 Rolex Very Fine and Attractive, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Pink Gold, With Box, Bulletin de Marche, Warranty, Booklets and Listing Price, Reference 1803

Estimate: € 35.000 –⁠ 70.000

Rolex introduced a new reference system for the Day-Date model with the 1803 that could have a yellow, white or pink-gold case with reeded bezel and plexiglass crystal. Ever glamorous, the Day-Date model delights with its myriad of dials, bracelets, bezels and gold-finished designs. Anyway, often a classic and simple design, it’s what it takes to catch the eye and heart of a watch passionate. The present example is a reference 1803 that was manufactured in 1961 and has been retained in remarkable and original condition. Its attractiveness is further increased by the massive 18k pink-gold case with screw down crown and back, reeded bezel and original hallmarks still visible. This very specimen has an every-occasion silvered dial with applied indexes and is equipped with a day wheel in Italian, clearly made for the Italic market. Rolex tailored the Day-Date for markets around the world, and accordingly, the day indication was offered in 26 different languages. The watch is also equipped with a nice and solid pink-gold oyster riveted bracelet with original Rolex clasp, making a big presence on the wrist. Furthermore, very attractive is the set that accompanies this lot, composed of box, bulletin de Marche, original warranty, various booklets and a very interesting and rare listing price of the period.