1978 Rolex Day Date Ghost Dial Oyster Bracelet Ref. 1802
1978 Rolex Day Date Ghost Dial Oyster Bracelet Ref. 1802
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
1802 Ghost
The watch offered is a beautiful and rare 1802 Day Date in yellow gold with smooth bezel. The majority of 4 digit references bear fluted bezels among some Bark and Moire bezels and some are diamond set. The smooth bezel causes a very sleek and elegant look, especially when paired with a Rivited Oyster bracelet. The dial is a Taupe color dial with matte finish and white print. The white print, in some light environments disappears, giving a Ghost look as if there is no print on the dial. This is becoming more and more popular. The watch is beautiful and in great condition, a configuration you wont come across very soon again.
| SKU | 3.2.331 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Day Date Ghost Dial |
| Ref. No. | 1802 |
| Serial No. | 5051xxx |
| Year | 1978 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 36mm |
| Case | Very nice vintage condition case that has been polished in the past and is showing some wear from age. The smooth bezel is in very good condition and free of any major dents. Case numbers are clear and intact. |
| Bracelet / Strap | Very nice and matching long Rivited Oyster bracelet showing moderate wear from age |
| Dial | Very nice Taupe color dial with white Print. The luminous material is Tritium and seems to have re-applied a long time ago. The white print on the Taupe dial causes a vanish effect in certain lightings also called as a Ghost effect. |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Functions | Day, Date |
| Condition | Very good |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
Brief History
Rolex Day-Date
Arguably one of the most iconic watches ever made, the Day-Date aka the Rolex President was introduced in 1956 and was the first to feature both the day and date in dedicated windows on the dial.
The Day-Date is the top model in the Rolex line-up and comes in an array of configurations with rare and special dials and case decorations. It has only ever been made in precious metals with Automatic movements and historically with an elegant diameter of 36mm - the perfect size for an iconic dress watch.
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