Details | ||
Stock # | SKU20740 | |
Stock # | 20740 | |
Model Name | Day Date | |
Brand | Rolex | |
Model Ref # | 1802 | |
Condition | Mint+ | |
Gender | Mens | |
Movement | Automatic | |
Case | 18K Yellow Gold | |
Case Shape | Round | |
Case Size | 36mm | |
Crystal | ||
Band / Strap | Strap | |
Dial | Black | |
Caseback | Solid | |
Complications |
Day & Date |
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Year | 1966 | |
Additional Information | ||
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Vintage Rolex collectors will immediately recognize this watch as a rarity. Non-watch people will immediately recognize this watch as elegant and beautiful. While the vintage Rolex Day Date model 1803 is common in the watch world, with its characteristic fluted bezel, this model 1802 with its original smooth bezel is quite rare. Add to this the original matte gilt black dial, and you have a very rare and collectable vintage Rolex on your wrist! Original 18k case is 36mm diameter by 12.4mm thick. Plastic crystal. Smooth original 18k bezel. Screw down crown. Case back exterior has some minor indentations and on the inside shows this watch has been consistently serviced and maintained. Original untouched perfect condition rare matte black pie-pan dial with gilt printing and applied hour markers and intact adjacent original luminous dots. Hands are Rolex service hands. Full day is on display along with the date. Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1556 with 26 jewels and adjusted to temperature and in 5 positions. Movement, as mentioned, has been faithfully serviced over the years and is immaculate and running great. This is a gorgeous rare watch!