Rolex
1971 Rolex Day-Date (Ref. 1807) 18k YG "Confetti Dial"
The Rolex "Day-Date" is one of the most iconic and beautiful watches in the Rolex catalog. The Rolex Day-Date earned the nickname "President" after it had been rumored that President a Dwight Eisenhower began wearing one, however, Eisenhower wore a Rolex 18K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust which Rolex gifted to him in 1953. However the nickname President is quite fitting for the day date as Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Ford, Reagan, Nixon and Roosevelt, all wore the Rolex Day-Date and is a symbol of status and luxury as the Rolex Day-Date is only made in precious metals most commonly 18k yellow gold and possesses both the day and date complications within the movement.
The multi-colored "confetti" dials are coveted among collectors, not only for they're rarity, but for their subtle yet vibrant dial details that are truly unique amongst Rolex dials as a whole. The term "confetti" is in reference to the compilation of individual colors that make up the single base color of the dial, creating a colorful and speckled dial appearance when observed up close.
| Stock # | RLXDD1807C | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Day-Date | |
| Model | 1807 | |
| Serial | 26XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | 18K Yellow Gold | |
| Dial | Brown "Confetti" | |
| Millimeters | 36 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex President "Bark" 18K YG |
CASE & BRACELET
The excellent 18k yellow gold case has been lightly polished in the past retaining full and even lugs that show honest signs of use. The 18k yellow gold "bark" bezel is in wonderful unpolished condition. The original 18k yellow gold Rolex "bark" President bracelet retains 20 links and shows normal stretch for the style and age of the bracelet.
DIAL & HANDS
The non-luminous brown "confetti" dial, comprised of yellow, red, orange, and brown, is in immaculate condition, showing no flaws. The original non-luminous hands remain in excellent condition as well. The metallic gold date wheel is era correct with open 6's and 9's.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time within spec and functioning perfectly, previous service history is unknown.