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Lot #2169

Rolex Day-Date 1803 Rose Gold Five Diamond Dial Brick Bracelet

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Introduction

A legendary timepiece with an unrivaled history, the Rolex Day-Date has earned its place as "The Ultimate Watch of Prestige" from its decades on the wrists of the world's most influential people. Released in 1956, the Day-Date quickly became synonymous with luxury, prestige, and exclusivity thanks to being the watch of choice for the world's athletes, visionaries, and world leaders alike. Only ever constructed of precious metals, the Day-Date's aesthetic is that of sheer elegance and grace. Aside from the beautiful array of dial options that have been available over the decades, the Day-Date's most iconic piece of design is its three-piece "Presidential" or "President" bracelet. Forming the bedrock of its design, the Presidential bracelet has become synonymous with Rolex's flagship collection and their desire to create the very best and most iconic watches that the world has ever seen. With its timeless design and inescapable impact on horology, the Day-Date stands as a vivid reminder of just how successful they have been in realizing that very mission.

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Grade

V 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$15,000 – $25,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Day-Date

Movement

Automatic cal. 1555

Reference

1803

Bracelet

18k rose gold brick bracelet

Year

1963

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt rose gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Pink

THE DIAL

Offered with an unusual 5-diamond rose-toned dial, this Day-Date is a true unicorn.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Offered on Rolex's incredibly rare hand-made brick bracelet, this ref. 1803 boasts a subtle texture across the entirety of its bracelet that makes it all the more unique.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in excellent overall condition. The case shows wear comesurate with the watch's age. Lugs retain their original fullness but the brushed surfaces have become polished with wear. Original rare 5-diamond dial is in excellent condition. There is minor wear including a few broken luminous plots on the dial. Watch comes on a rare brick bracelet that is approx 7.75". It exhibits minimal stretch.

Our Perspective

Combining an unusual diamond-set dial with a beautiful brick has resulted in this ref. 1803 being an intensely unique version of the Day-Date that stands out for its trifecta of interesting talking points that will certainly have any collector drooling over this beauty.