35 Rolex A very rare and attractive, Day Date, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with black lacquered dial and Florentine “linen-texture” finishing, reference 1806.
Estimate: € 20.000 – 40.000
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| model | Day Date |
|---|---|
| year | 1966 |
| reference | 1806 |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | 1'467'448 |
| bracelet material | 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 190 mm |
| movement type | Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels |
| dimension | 36mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
Cased in 18k yellow gold, the 1806 distinguishes itself from its siblings by its linen-textured finish, a decorative flourish that extends to the case itself. But beyond the tactile surface lies something even rarer: a striking black gilt dial, with golden print that radiates under light with a warm, velvety depth. Adding to its narrative is the bracelet, signed Sotolargo—a name that needs no introduction for collectors of Spanish horology. Operating from Madrid’s Gran Vía, Sotolargo was Rolex’s first official distributor in Spain and an icon of post-war elegance. From the 1950s through the early 2000s, their boutique was not just a point of sale—it was a point of cultural exchange, where aficionados encountered the very best of Swiss watchmaking. To find a Rolex 1806 with such an extraordinary dial and a signed bracelet from one of the brand’s earliest European partners is a rare event. To find one in such well-preserved condition, equally so. For collectors who appreciate both aesthetics and rarity, this watch stands as a paragon of both.
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