Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18kt rose gold, 36 mm diameter, with hand-engraved “Florentine” finish
• Movement: automatic Rolex caliber 1555 with day and date functions
• Dial: original silvered with rose gold “door stop” indexes and period-correct inscriptions
• Bezel: engraved rose gold bezel with Florentine finish, typical of reference 1806
• Crystal: plexiglass with Cyclops lens
• Strap: dark brown crocodile with original Rolex buckle
• Reference: 1806
• Year of production: 1962
• Condition: excellent, completely original and beautifully preserved

Key Features

• 18kt rose gold version, extremely rare for reference 1806
• Original dial with “door stop” indexes in gold — a hallmark of the most exclusive early 1960s examples
• Case with hand-engraved Florentine finish on bezel and lugs
• Caliber 1555 movement with double calendar (day and date), showcasing Rolex’s technical excellence of the era

Historical Context

The Rolex Day-Date ref. 1806 stands as one of the rarest and most prestigious versions of the famed “President” line. Produced in the 1960s in very limited quantities, it is distinguished by its hand-engraved case and “door stop” indexes — elements that make it a true collector’s piece. This 1962 example, crafted in 18kt rose gold and preserved in excellent condition, represents an absolute rarity in the history of vintage Day-Date watches.