Null Rolex, Day-Date Bark finish, Ref. 1803, No. 1405xxx, full-set, "punchée" or…
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Rolex, Day-Date Bark finish, Ref. 1803, No. 1405xxx, full-set, "punchée" original warranty dated October 15, 1967 and official inspection bulletin. A rare gold watch, fluted bezel, gold sunray dial, gold applied hour markers, luminous hands and studs, permanent central seconds, French day display in window at noon and date at 3 o'clock. Screw-down caseback and crown, calibre 1570 self-winding mechanical movement. Jubilée bracelet with bark-finish central link in gold and original folding clasp. Absolutely and exceptionally full-set, with case, wallet, rare booklet, Spanish "punched" original warranty and chronometry bulletin, and 1991 French service card. Our example is in working order, the flawless dial having retained all its luminous dots with a lovely cream patina. The strap is distended, the watch having been worn daily for many years. The bark finish of the strap is rare and sought-after by afficionados of the brand with the crown. A rare opportunity to find this vintage watch accompanied by all its documents, the booklet with its almost hand-crafted glued photos and the rare perforated bulletin from the Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres. Diameter 36 mm - B.P. 119.66 g. A rare day-date gold wristwatch, fluted bezel, gold sunburst dial, applied indexes, luminous hands and dots, sweep center seconds, window apertures for day in French at 12 & date at 3. Screw-back & crown, automatic winding movement caliber 1570. Original yellow gold "bark" finish Jubilee band with deployant buckle. Absolutely full-set, fitted with its original box, wallet, document, original "punched" Spanish warranty and Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres, French overhaul from 1991. Our example is working, the flawless dial having retained all its patinated cream luminous points. The bracelet is distended, the watch having been worn daily for years. The bark finish of the bracelet is rare and sought after by "afficionados" of the crown brand. A rare opportunity to find this vintage watch fitted by all of its documents, the booklet with photos glued in an almost artisanal manner and the rare official perforated chronometer performance control bulletin.

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Rolex, Day-Date Bark finish, Ref. 1803, No. 1405xxx, full-set, "punchée" original warranty dated October 15, 1967 and official inspection bulletin. A rare gold watch, fluted bezel, gold sunray dial, gold applied hour markers, luminous hands and studs, permanent central seconds, French day display in window at noon and date at 3 o'clock. Screw-down caseback and crown, calibre 1570 self-winding mechanical movement. Jubilée bracelet with bark-finish central link in gold and original folding clasp. Absolutely and exceptionally full-set, with case, wallet, rare booklet, Spanish "punched" original warranty and chronometry bulletin, and 1991 French service card. Our example is in working order, the flawless dial having retained all its luminous dots with a lovely cream patina. The strap is distended, the watch having been worn daily for many years. The bark finish of the strap is rare and sought-after by afficionados of the brand with the crown. A rare opportunity to find this vintage watch accompanied by all its documents, the booklet with its almost hand-crafted glued photos and the rare perforated bulletin from the Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres. Diameter 36 mm - B.P. 119.66 g. A rare day-date gold wristwatch, fluted bezel, gold sunburst dial, applied indexes, luminous hands and dots, sweep center seconds, window apertures for day in French at 12 & date at 3. Screw-back & crown, automatic winding movement caliber 1570. Original yellow gold "bark" finish Jubilee band with deployant buckle. Absolutely full-set, fitted with its original box, wallet, document, original "punched" Spanish warranty and Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres, French overhaul from 1991. Our example is working, the flawless dial having retained all its patinated cream luminous points. The bracelet is distended, the watch having been worn daily for years. The bark finish of the bracelet is rare and sought after by "afficionados" of the crown brand. A rare opportunity to find this vintage watch fitted by all of its documents, the booklet with photos glued in an almost artisanal manner and the rare official perforated chronometer performance control bulletin.

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