296 . Rolex
A fine , very rare and unusual yellow gold calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and unusual bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1968
Reference No . 1806 Movement No . DD953876 Case No . 1 ’ 674 ’ 773 Model Name Day-Date Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 1556 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 18k yellow gold Rolex textured bracelet , 175 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 1.68 Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
This Day-Date is fitted with a highly unusual textured bracelet . Models fitted with this bracelet , to our knowledge , have not appeared at auction before . The clasp is stamped for the first quarter of 1968 , confirming the bracelet is original to the watch . The case is furthermore embellished with a hatched texture dubbed the ‘ Morellis Finish ’ by Rolex collectors , which is correct for reference 1806 .
Estimate HKD 80,000-120,000 USD 10,000-15,000