Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold

Brand: Rolex

Case Material: 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Weight: 116 g

Movement: Automatic

Case Dimensions: Diameter: 1.42 in (36 mm) Length: 7.09 in (180 mm)

Period: 20th Century

Date of Manufacture: 1973

Condition: Excellent. In original box.

A rare 36 mm vintage Day-Date by Rolex, in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with an Arabic inscription at 6 o'clock and a bark finish bezel. The president bracelet with bark finish centre links is bound by a deployant clasp. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement.

The aforementioned Arabic inscription translates to Qaboos, in reference to Qaboos bin Said who was the former Sultan of Oman for 50 years. He often had special pieces commissioned at his request.

This particular watch belonged to British saloon car racing driver, Gerry Marshall, well known as Big Gerry. Racking up over 600 wins and countless championships throughout his career, he was considered to be one of the all-time greats and one of the UK's motorsport heroes.

In fine condition, the piece comes with a Rolex box, our one year warranty and guaranteed authenticity.

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