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44 Rolex An highly attractive and extremely well preserved, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in pink gold, with door step indexes, geometric textured dial, original guarantee, box and CPO, reference 1803.

Estimate: € 40.000 –⁠ 80.000

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  • Model Day-Date
  • Year Circa 1968
  • Reference 1803
  • Case Material 18K pink gold
  • Case Number 1'741'708
  • Bracelet Material 18K pink gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 185mm
  • Movement Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels
  • Dimension 36mm Diameter
  • Signed Case, dial and movement
  • Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Barthman Jewelers New York, booklets, hangtag, Rolex CPO guarantee card and fitted presentation box.

Introduced during the 1960s, the Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 represents one of the most iconic and enduring executions of Rolex's celebrated flagship model. Combining the prestige of a precious-metal Oyster case with the practical day and date displays, the reference became a defining expression of the Day-Date collection and remains one of the most recognizable vintage Rolex models. The present example is particularly distinguished by its highly attractive pink gold case and matching President bracelet. Its most remarkable feature, however, is the exceptionally unusual textured dial, displaying an intricate geometric pattern composed of alternating engraved and raised segments. The complex decoration creates a striking sense of depth and movement across the surface, giving the dial an almost architectural and three-dimensional appearance. Further enhancing its appeal, the watch is offered with its original Rolex guarantee, accompanying booklets, hang tag, its fitted Rolex presentation box and Rolex Certified Pre-Owned guarantee card, making it an exceptionally complete example.

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