DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Day-Date, ref 1803, circa 1976, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original 18K yellow gold screw back Oyster case with aftermarket diamond bezel, President style bracelet with fold over clasp, original blue pie pan dial with applied gold baton indices, refinished day of the week dial in inset aperture at 12, original date wheel in inset aperture at 3, 26J cal 1556, s#4205829, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet with 53 stamped end links a 1/71 date code, inside back ref 1803. Gross weight of assembled watch 73.6 dwt (114.4 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide on rotor, no oxide elsewhere, wear to brass on leading edge where rotor touches plate; excellent-plus dial with light surface spotting; excellent hands with light surface scratches; polished case shows light wear, still retains some of its original factory finishing, all hallmarks still crisp and visible, ding on case side below crown; President style bracelet shows medium wear, medium stretch; original signed crown shows light wear, good threads; good crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
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