Rolex Day-Date 1802

Rolex Day-Date 1802

Watches with a touch of rarity always spark our excitement. While most Day-Dates feature the classic fluted bezel, this 1802 stands out with its smooth bezel. A rarer find, and in our view, even more appealing.

Launched in 1956 as a niche model and only produced in precious metals (yellow, white- and rose gold or platinum). The price of the Day-Date was way costlier than any other Rolex model, but that didn’t affected the desirability. It immediately became Rolex’ flagship model due to its popularity among a lot of prestigious people, for example presidents, which is also where its nickname ‘President’ comes from.  

The very first Day-Date references (65XX and 66XX) were replaced by the 18XX series in 1959. One of the key-features of these references are the iconic so-called Pie Pan dials. The outer ring of the dial slopes downward from the flat centre, which looks like an upside-down pie pan. Which is highly appreciated by collectors.

This particular example features a classic gold champaign dial, perfectly complimented by the iconic beton hour markers and matching hands. The configuration is pure and simple, yet refined because of its classic and timeless design features.

There is one other thing we need to mention besides its rarity and uncommon design features. The condition, which is also something we do get excited about. We aren’t going to talk in-depth about the condition, just have a look at the pictures yourself. The watch is fully serviced by our watchmakers and therefore comes with a two-year warranty. Don’t hesitate to send us any messages regarding this stunner. It’s a pleasure.