Rolex. An 18K gold calendar bracelet watch Day-Date, Ref: 1803, Circa 1972

Rolex. An 18K gold calendar bracelet watch Model: Day-Date Reference: 1803 Date: Circa 1972 Movement: 26-jewel Cal.1556 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, No.DD273590 Dial: Silvered, applied gilt baton hour markers with black inserts, black outer 1/5th second divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, magnified date aperture at 3, day aperture at 12, gilt baton hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, fluted bezel, No.3133090 Strap/Bracelet: Fitted 18K gold President link Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp (AF) Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 36mm Accompaniments: Rolex box (AF) Footnotes: For nearly 70 years now the Day-Date has been an icon of luxury and sophistication for 20th and 21st century watch connoisseurs. A mainstay of Rolex production since 1956, the Day-Date has enjoyed a long history of collaboration and customisation with some modifications being more elaborate than others. The current example features a silvered dial and classic President link bracelet. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com