Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2006
    Reference No: 118206
    Case No: Z287’385
    Model Name: Day-Date
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3155, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Platinum Rolex President bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Rolex concealed folding clasp stamped "OP6" and "83206"
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Rüschenbeck KG, Dortmund dated 29th November 2006, Rolex Japan service invoice dated 28th June 2012 with receipt, hang tags, instruction manual, green leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Since its introduction in 1956, the Day-Date has become one of the most varied and diverse flagship models produced by Rolex. Notably, it has only ever been cased in precious metals for regular production, underscoring its glamour and status. The present Rolex Day-Date reference 118206 is crafted in platinum, regarded as the most prestigious of metals.

    At 36mm, the watch sits comfortably and elegantly on wrists of all sizes. The grey sunburst dial features a subtle hue of ice blue, adding a mysterious yet luxurious touch. The mirror-polished Roman numerals further enhance the watch's appeal and elegance. Platinum Day-Dates have traditionally been presented with a smooth, polished platinum bezel, as seen in this example, while current models are fitted with a fluted bezel instead.

    Very well-preserved with all the accompanying accessories, this modern Day-Date has been serviced in Rolex Japan in 2012 and is sure to delight collectors with its enduring appeal and timeless sophistication.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Ref. 118206
A rare, fine and elegant platinum wristwatch with center seconds, day, date, Roman numerals, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2006
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 280,000 
€17,600-32,800
$19,200-35,900

Sold for HK$254,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024