51 Rolex An attractive and refined, Day-Date, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with satin dial, reference 1803
Estimate: Fr. 12'000 – 24'000
Sold (Premium) Fr. 13'750
| Model | Day-Date |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973 |
| Reference | 1803 |
| Case Material | White gold |
| Case Number | 3'517'573 |
| Bracelet Material | White gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 200mm |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels |
| Dimension | 36mm Diameter |
| Signed | Case, dial and movement |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels |
Rolex’s Day-Date is one of the most recognizable wristwatches today, and over the course of its almost 70-year history has been realized in many different ways. Originally intended as Rolex’s “luxury proposition”, and for this reason originally available exclusively in precious metal with few prototypes in steel known, it has now become the most versatile watch in Rolex’s line-up. The Reference 1803 is probably the most popular reference of this generation of Day-Date watches: the present timepiece is an exceedingly gorgeous example of white-gold Day-Date, with the very uncommon and always pleasant silvered satin dial. Preserved in notable condition, the white-gold case is still nice, it overflows onto the argentè satin dial and is resumed by the hands that shine on it. A rare gem for the completionism-inclined collector.