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.
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