Rolex Day-Date 1807

Box : No Papers : No Age : 1974 Movement : automatic Case Size : 36mm Case : Yellow Gold Dial : Champagne Baton Bracelet : Yellow Gold President LOT : 74836 Location : Hong Kong, Hong Kong Seller : TroyWu Currency : HKD KEY FACTS This Rolex Day-Date is offered by a private vendor in Hong Kong A highly collectable vintage example of one of Rolex's most iconic models, featuring the Omani 'Khanjar' on the dial Presented as a watch-only lot - the original display box and warranty papers are not included The vendor advises the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH The Rolex Day-Date stands as one of the Crown’s most iconic models, and since its introduction in 1956, it has become synonymous with luxury and prestige the world over This reference 1807 illustrates the model line’s timelessness - looking just as relevant today as it did when it was crafted over 50 years ago The reference 1807 stands apart from the more commonly seen reference 1803 with its distinctive ‘bark’ finish on the bezel and the center links of the President bracelet, replacing the classic fluted bezel for a more textured and unique aesthetic This yellow gold example measures 36mm across, and is finished with a champagne dial The signature day and date apertures are located at 12 and 3 o’clock respectively, the latter topped with a cyclops magnifier Adding to its allure, this watch has been specified with seldom-seen Arabic day and date wheels, a sought-after detail among collectors Elevating its desirability even further, this particular example features the Omani 'Khanjar' printed in red at 6 o'clock Watches featuring this royal crest of the Omani state were made to order and usually presented to high ranking officials or friends of the Sultanate Since the mid-1990's Rolex ceased to produce these custom dials and instead moved the 'Khanjar' as an engraving onto the case-back, making 'Khanjar' stamped dials exceptionally rare and highly collectible Attached to the case is Rolex’s ‘President’ bracelet, which has become an enduring design element of this luxurious dress watch Internally, the watch is powered by the caliber 1556, a chronometer certified self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve