Day-Date 36
1966
£8,250
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Find me one like thisOriginal silver dial with gold batons & hands. These dials are referred to as “pie pan” dials due to the sloping edge of the dial. This detail is one of the reasons why these four digit Day Date references are much admired amongst collectors. The dial is signed “T Swiss T” referring to the original tritium luminous used on the dial. The dial has not been touched and remains in excellent original condition with some small signs of age.
Reference 1803 in 18k solid yellow gold with fluted bezel. The 1.4 million serial number in-between the lugs denotes the year of production to 1966. This reference features a plexiglass crystal with “Cyclops” magnifying the date display and a gold Rolex Oyster Twinlock screw down crown. The case is sharp having been professionally polished. The gold bezel has been sympathetically cleaned by hand so that it retains the original fluted edges. This is one of the reasons why our watches are presented in the highest quality in terms of condition.
This watch is fitted with a Watches of Knightsbridge genuine alligator brown leather strap and a gold plated Rolex pin buckle. Different leather straps can be ordered on request depending on preference.
The Rolex Day Date is the ultimate classic Rolex, worn by the famous, and the Presidents…
Ever since the launch, it has been Rolex’s signature luxury timepiece, only made in precious metal, and with many interesting dial configurations.