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297 . Rolex

A fine and rare yellow gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , bracelet and champagne dial

�𒀘 , 𑑓𑁖𐚙 , . 𢡤金 鑽 , 動 鏈 � 𘠁 , ㈨ 秒針 、 � 𘠁 � 、 𓀠𓎕 曆𠙗 ,“' D \ ' DWH ”, , 年製

Reference No . 1803 Movement No . DD238994 Case No . 5 ’ 067 ’ 528 Model Name Day-Date Material 18k yellow gold and diamonds Calibre Automatic , 1556 ,

26 jewels

Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length

Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 50,000-80,000 USD 6,200-10,000

Literature For another example of a reference 1803 in yellow gold however with a green Khanjar symbol , please see Day-Date , The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo , page 264 .

This reference 1803 is fitted with a rare champagne dial , which completely elevates the look of this watch . The watch also features a fluted bezel , along with diamond-set numerals and black graphics , which further adds to the elegance of this time piece . Preserved in very original condition , this watch is sure to delight even the most discerning of collectors .

298 . Rolex

A fine and rare yellow gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

�𒀘 , 𑑓𑁖𐚙 , . 𢡤金 鑽 , 動 鏈 � 𘠁 , ㈨ 秒針 、 𓀠𓎕 曆𠙗 ,“' D \ ' DWH ”, , 年製

Reference No . 1807 , inside case back stamped 1803 Movement No . DD250826 Case No . 2 ’ 822 ’ 050 Model Name Day-Date Material 18k yellow gold and diamonds Calibre Automatic , 1556 ,

26 jewels

Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with bark finished centre links , 170 mm . maximum length

Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Rolex concealed folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex 8723 Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed

Case , dial and movement signed

Estimate HKD 80,000-120,000 USD 10,000-15,000

Literature For another example of a yellow gold reference 1807 however with Khanjar dial , please see Day-Date , The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo , page 270 .

The present watch , reference 1807 , is distinguished by its bark finished centre links and bezel . This reference and is a very rare variant within the Day-Date family , and is highly sought after by serious collectors . To find an example in original and untouched condition , such as the present watch , is a rarity in itself . This watch is also fitted with a very attractive dial , featuring diamond-set numerals and black graphics .