Rolex Day-Date 'The Crown Prince', Reference 1803 A pink gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet Circa 1968 Dial: gilt Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: Dd’035’746 Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back Case number: 1’828’954 Closure: 18k pink gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, Cosc certificate, letter card from Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Rolex calendar for 1969, Rolex promotional Day-Date material, numbered hang tag, leather card holde rand presentation case with outer packaging Condition Report Catalogue Note The Rolex Day-date stands as one of the brand’s most luxurious wristwatches. The iconic model was originally released in1956 as the first waterproof and chronometer-certified automatic wristwatch to display the date at 3 o’clock and the day of the week in full letters at 12 o'clock. Considered as an everyday dress watch and worn by the most influential men and women of the century, the Day-date was only available in precious metals, including yellow, pink and white gold as well as platinum. Among the different references of Day-Date, the 1803 stands out as the most famous and iconic iteration and was only produced between 1961 and 1977. Beyond its iconic status, the present lot combines uniqueness with great condition. The dial bears the much sought-after signature of the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and exceptionally comes with a letter card from the Prince himself acknowledging its provenance. The watch is in great condition, hardly ever won and it is accompanied by its papers, box and other accessories providing a perfect opportunity to acquire a virtually brand new vintage watch imbued with history.

Day-Date Pink Gold Watch

Day-Date Pink Gold Watch