Day-Date "Stella", Reference 1803 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and oxblood "Stella" dial, Circa 1977 | 勞力士 | Day-Date "Stella" 型號1803 | 粉紅金鑲鑽石腕錶，備日期、星期顯示及紅色 "Stella" 錶盤，約1977年製, Rolex

Rolex
Day-Date "Stella", Reference 1803
A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and oxblood "Stella" dial, Circa 1977
勞力士
Day-Date "Stella" 型號1803
粉紅金鑲鑽石腕錶，備日期、星期顯示及紅色 "Stella" 錶盤，約1977年製

Dial: oxblood "Stella"
Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down case back
Case number: 5'116'810
Closure: black unsigned alligator strap and gold plated buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement

Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The day and date are working properly. The acrylic crystal with minor wear at places. The dial is in very good overall condition with minor wear toward 4 o'clock at the diamond-set index, minor glue mark at 6, 7 and 8 o'clock, otherwise the lumes are in excellent overall condition. The case with minor signs of wear, hardly visible with the naked eyes. The case back with minor signs of wear. Underneath the lugs with very crisp hallmarks.

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."