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Auction 13 March 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Provenance:
Christie’s, Geneva, May 12th 2014, lot 203.
The model Day Date is among the most popular watches produced by Rolex since it was first introduced at the Basel Fair in 1956. As a symbol of luxury, it then soon became evidence that some would be ordered by Sultanate of Oman our this present one commissioned through the famous London retailer Asprey.
Rolex
Model “Day Date”
Retailed by Asprey to Sultanate of
Oman, Ref. 1804, Serial No. 3711028
Circa 1974
A platinum and diamond set automatic
wristwatch with sweep centre seconds,
day and date indication,
Case: round with screw down crown and
case back, reference and serial numbers,
key maker inside 12, serial numbers
stamped in the inner cade back 3711028,
outer case stamped Asprey, signed
Dial: blue with emblem of Sultanate of
Oman printed in red, diamond-set indexes
and luminous dot, sweep centre seconds,
outer minute track, aperture for days of
the week, magnified window for the date
indication, signed
Movement: automatic, certified
chronometer, calibre 1556, 26 jewels,
balance spring and lever escapement,
signed
Clasp/Buckle: President platinum bracelet
with deployant clasp, end links numbers 53,
signed
Dimensions: 36 mm
Bracelet length: 16 cm
Weight: 153,1 g
Accessories: presentation box with double
stamp for Rolex and Sultanate of Oman and
outer packaging
CHF 100'000 – 200'000
Provenance:
Christie’s, Geneva, May 12th 2014, lot 203.
The model Day Date is among the most popular watches produced by Rolex since it was first introduced at the Basel Fair in 1956. As a symbol of luxury, it then soon became evidence that some would be ordered by Sultanate of Oman our this present one commissioned through the famous London retailer Asprey.