Dec 2024
Auction Season Report November 2024 - Geneva Edition
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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1978
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: Yes
Location: United States
Estimates 5,000 - 7,000 USD
Description
Rolex Gentleman's Gold 'Day-Date' Wristwatch, Ref. 1803
18 kt., automatic, circular champagne sunburst dial, aftermarket diamond-set markers, luminous hands, sweep seconds, date aperture, fluted bezel, acrylic crystal with cyclops, case dia. ap. 36 mm., brown croco-leather strap, white metal buckle, dial, movement and case signed Rolex , movement no. DD16052 , case and ser. no. 5045653 , c. 1978. With Rolex service guarantee card dated 4/17/2015 and hang tag .Collectible Features |Rolex Day-Date 36 1803
Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Pie Pan Dial
A dial design with a central flat area and a sloped, angled outer edge, resembling an inverted pie pan.
Baton Markers
Indices that are straight and rectangular.
Stella Dial
The Rolex Stella Dial refers to a series of brightly colored lacquered dials, primarily found on vintage Rolex Day-Date models from the 1970s and early 1980s. These dials are known for their bold, vibrant colors along with a high-gloss enamel finish that gives them a distinctive look. What makes the Stella Dials particularly collectible is their rarity and uniqueness, as they were produced in limited numbers and initially aimed at specific markets, such as the Middle East and Asia. Although not widely popular at the time, the retro appeal and scarcity of these colorful dials have made them highly desirable among modern collectors.
