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
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$8,000 – $16,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
36mm
Model
Day-Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 1555
Reference
1806
Bracelet
18kt yellow gold brick bracelet with 'Morellis' finish
Year
Circa 1960s
Condition
Very Good
Material
18kt yellow gold
Included
Watch only
Dial Color
Silver
Condition
Watch is in very good overall condition. Case shows moderate wear, with the Morellis finish showing some softness on the surface. Dial near-mint condition with no surface damage, but a slightly broken luminous at 3 o'clock. The bracelet has 40 links, none removable. There is moderate stretch and it fits a large wrist. The numbers between the lugs have been worn over time and are very difficult to see. Using a loupe you can make out the numbers.
Our Perspective
Combining a Tiffany-signed dial with a Morellis finish and a brick has resulted in this ref. 1806 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 and rarity.