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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and red lacquered dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 1803, CASE NO. 5'017'794, CIRCA 1977

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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and red lacquered dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, ref. 1803, case no. 5'017'794, circa 1977
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, red lacquered dial, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day in Italian, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, milled bezel, screw back, screw down crown, gold-plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

For a short period of time in the 1970's, the Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 was available with colored dials that had the appearance of enamel. These coloured dial variants are referred to by collectors as "Stella" dials and are quite rare and collectible.

The present specimen, boasting a red lacquered dial and accompanied by a matching crocodile strap, is a prominent example of how modern and enjoyable such timepieces are even after nearly 40 years from their production.

Reference 1803 is illustrated in 100 Years of Rolex by F. & G. Mondani, 2008, p. 77.

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