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Lot Essay
Widely acknowledged as being one of the most varied and unusual model created by the Rolex manufacture, the Day-Date was assembled with a wide array of examples adorned with precious stones, lacquered or unusual dials, now highly sought after by the most astute collectors.
Highly attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful wooden dial allied to an 18k gold case of strong proportions. Free of any signed of ageing or wear to its dial, the rarity of the timepiece is amplified due to the presence of its original Rolex punched Garantie and presentation box.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 showcased innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was now assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.
In order to meet the demands of their clients, Rolex created various versions of the Day-Date, with examples adorned with precious stones, lacquered or stone dials, which are now highly sought after by the most astute collectors.
Highly attractive and rare, the present timepiece features a beautiful wooden dial allied to an 18k gold case of strong proportions. Free of any signed of ageing or wear to its dial, the rarity of the timepiece is amplified due to the presence of its original Rolex punched Garantie and presentation box.
Introduced in 1977, reference 18000 showcased innovations within the Day-Date line. The reference embodied the division between models crafted with the Plexiglas crystal and the highly resistant sapphire crystal. The model was now assembled with an improved screw down crown and case back, enhancing the waterproof abilities of the model to 100 meters. Caliber 1556 used on previous models gave way to caliber 3055 with quick-set date.
In order to meet the demands of their clients, Rolex created various versions of the Day-Date, with examples adorned with precious stones, lacquered or stone dials, which are now highly sought after by the most astute collectors.