Rolex
Reference 1806 is distinguished by its textured linen pattern to the
bezel and lugs, playfully dubbed the 'Morellis' finish. The most
defining feature of the present watch is the immaculate condition of the
timepiece. The case is extremely sharp and still retains its delicate
linen-textured pattern, which is remarkable to see for a watch of its
age. To complete the look, the watch is fitted with its original pink
gold bracelet -reference 6764 - to match the case design, which was
entirely made by hand. The bracelet is fashioned in a textured
brick-link style that is still very tight.
There are even remnants of
the Rolex sticker on the case back - another testament to its
originality. The silvered sunburst dial is absolutely superb, free of
any flaws or restorations, and is adorned with pink gold ‘claw’ hour
markers. Playfully nicknamed “Milanese” in Italian, this watch is
prominently illustrated in Pucci Papaleo’s “Day-Date, The Presidential
Rolex” – a tome dedicated to the most coveted examples of the ‘crowned’
firm’s beloved Day-Date.