| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU21170 | |
| Stock # | 21170 | |
| Model Name | Day Date | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Model Ref # | 1803 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | 18K Yellow Gold | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 36mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Stella | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Day & Date |
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| Year | 1977 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
The Day Date is Rolex's top of the line watch. Displaying the day of the week below 12 o'clock and the date at 3 o'clock, this model became known as the President because the watch was worn by numerous American Presidents.
Produced only in 18k gold and in platinum, the Day Date over the years has had some very interesting dials. Our favorite dial is the so called Stella dial, which is enamel, and usually a vivid color. Stella dials are extremely rare, and are particularly sought after and collected by watch dealers. No two dials are the same as the enamel paint is mixed by hand for each dial. Rolex made Stella dials for the Middle East market. Ironically, the Rolex dealers could not sell the watches with Stella dials and would actually replace the enamel dials with mundane dials. In fact, the majority of Stella dials were destroyed years ago by Rolex as being commercially unviable. Italian collectors, known for their keen eye for style, are nuts about Stella dials. We are pleased to present this watch with original mint condition Orange/Red enamel Stella dial.
Original mint condition 18k gold case features plastic crystal, 18k fluted bezel, and original screw down crown operating perfectly. Dimensions are 36mm diameter by 13mm. Serial number 5148XXX dates this watch to 1977.
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1556 with 26 jewels, adjusted to five positions and to temperature. Movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer and is in clean running condition.
Watch is on custom made/hand painted strap made specifically for this watch, with Rolex buckle.
Produced only in 18k gold and in platinum, the Day Date over the years has had some very interesting dials. Our favorite dial is the so called Stella dial, which is enamel, and usually a vivid color. Stella dials are extremely rare, and are particularly sought after and collected by watch dealers. No two dials are the same as the enamel paint is mixed by hand for each dial. Rolex made Stella dials for the Middle East market. Ironically, the Rolex dealers could not sell the watches with Stella dials and would actually replace the enamel dials with mundane dials. In fact, the majority of Stella dials were destroyed years ago by Rolex as being commercially unviable. Italian collectors, known for their keen eye for style, are nuts about Stella dials. We are pleased to present this watch with original mint condition Orange/Red enamel Stella dial.
Original mint condition 18k gold case features plastic crystal, 18k fluted bezel, and original screw down crown operating perfectly. Dimensions are 36mm diameter by 13mm. Serial number 5148XXX dates this watch to 1977.
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1556 with 26 jewels, adjusted to five positions and to temperature. Movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer and is in clean running condition.
Watch is on custom made/hand painted strap made specifically for this watch, with Rolex buckle.
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