139 Rolex An extremely rare, important and impressive, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in platinum, with burgundy baguette Stella dial, diamond bezel and "Octopus" diamond bracelet, reference 1804.
Estimate: Fr. 160'000 – 320'000
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- Model Day-Date Octopus
- Year Circa 1972
- Reference 1804
- Case Material Platinum and diamonds
- Case Number 3'773'511
- Bracelet Material Platinum and diamonds Rolex bracelet, approximate length 200mm
- Movement Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels
- Dimension 36mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Literature This specific watch was previously sold in Phillips Geneva "THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: SEVEN" auction May 13th 2018, as lot 114 for CHF 250,000.
This Rolex Day-Date platinum Stella dial Octopus stands as one of the most extravagant and elusive expressions ever created within the Day-Date lineage, an extraordinary convergence of rarity, craftsmanship, and unapologetic opulence that elevates it far beyond the realm of traditional wristwatches. Introduced in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date quickly became a symbol of prestige, yet only a minute fraction of its production reached the level of artistic and technical ambition seen here. Crafted in platinum and manufactured in 1972, this exceptional example is fitted with the highly coveted burgundy Stella dial, produced using a complex multi-layer lacquer technique that results in a deep, vibrant, almost enamel-like finish, one of the most desirable dial types among collectors. The lavishness continues with a bezel set with 46 round-cut diamonds, framing the dial with striking brilliance. However, the true centerpiece is the extraordinary President bracelet, a masterpiece of gem-setting affectionately known among collectors as the octopus. Each link is meticulously adorned with raised round-cut diamonds flanking a central baguette-cut diamond, creating a sculptural, almost architectural effect reminiscent of articulated jewelry at the highest level. Preserved in outstanding condition, this watch represents the pinnacle of Rolex’s most daring creations of the 1970s, a period when the brand explored bold aesthetics and exceptional gem-setting techniques. This platinum Octopus is a statement of ultimate exclusivity and rarity: watches of this configuration rarely surface, and when they do, they stand firmly among the most important and visually arresting Day-Date examples ever produced, true trophies destined for the most advanced and discerning collectors.
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LUGANO
Villa Principe Leopoldo, Via Montalbano 5
3 June - From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
GENEVA
Beau-Rivage, Quai du Mont-Blanc 13
9 May - From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
10 May - From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM