has anyone ever seen this day date reference, 18118? need advice...

[BarkMaster]

While looking for these, I found 6511/4 (Stainless Steel Day/Date).

I would have definitely thought one of those was fake had I seen one.

[jeff hess]

Originally Posted by 777

While looking for these, I found 6511/4 (Stainless Steel Day/Date).

I would have definitely thought one of those was fake had I seen one.

I remember one in Antiquorum a few years back. I think Osvaldo claimed "only 6 made".

It brought 50k if memory serves, way back then.

Jeff

[BarkMaster]

That's a pretty penny for stainless.

I imagine it could possibly be fairly popular if offered today.

[LarryK]

Originally Posted by jeff hess

I remember one in Antiquorum a few years back. I think Osvaldo claimed "only 6 made".

It brought 50k if memory serves, way back then.

Jeff

A one of a kind Single Quick Day Date in a Stainless Steel case
on one of the first solid end link steel Oyster Bracelets that Rolex
ever made. The watch was made to test the 3055 movement in
the early 1970's. It is owned by a good friend and collector, and
is 100% genuine and correct.

[BarkMaster]

It would be fantasic to own something like that and know its history!

[Rolex11111]

I have seen it before, and I have it in my Rolex Reference guide 3rd edition by Charles Jarman.

Art Longo

[BarkMaster]

Thanks, Art!

[sapphire65]

Originally Posted by Rolex11111

I have seen it before, and I have it in my Rolex Reference guide 3rd edition by Charles Jarman.

Art Longo

Art- Thanks for finding another reference guide that lists the 18118.

What year was it published?

Thanks,

sapphire65

[sapphire65]

Originally Posted by LarryK

But with Rolex, you never know for sure

I have seen 2 or 3 1811's and 18118's in the last 15
years, and I am always on the lookout for odd Day Dates.

Larry- Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and going the extra mile.

Obviously, this DD is going to stay in my collection for awhile. If I DO make a move with it one day, what approximate value would you put on it in regard to either a private sale and/or dealer trade value if I wanted to turn it into something else?

I want to understand what I really have here.

Best regards,

sapphire65

[jeff hess]

While I understand this was meant for Larry, Let me give you a suggestion.

A watch as rare as this should be put into public auction. Sothebys. Christies, Antiquorum etc.

Day-Dates are becoming highly collectable and unsual ref. numbers are highly sought after.

An Asian auction or a Geneva auction might be your best bet.

Good luck!

Jeff

[Idle Swede]

Christies Hong Kong auction catalog isn't coming out until next week.

If you hurry up and contct them you might make it for their upcoming auction.

[sapphire65]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Christies Hong Kong auction catalog isn't coming out until next week.

If you hurry up and contct them you might make it for their upcoming auction.

Jeff and Idle Swede- Thanks for the good suggestions! I'm not sure that I want to part with it right away, but definitely something to consider...

sapphire65

[TempoKing]

Actually...yesterday I helped Nick (Greek Bum) buy this...I feel good..lol

[unclesallie]

what a beauty!

[Kokyuryoku]

Great thread

[johnscates]

If you don't want it I'll take it off your hands. lol

[imono]

Wow - check this out from ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...AQ%3AUS%3A1123

I did a Buy It Now.
Looks legit and all.
I have asked the seller to provide pictures of the model number 1811 on the other lug.
Hope he can show me once and for all the proof.
Though the back case is inscribed 1811 - still the proof is not yet in the pudding.
I have not paid yet.

What do you say? Looks like the Day Date grail?

I also wrote it in the General Discussion as I think more people will read it there.

[pawnshopkiller]

That watch is totally awesome. I would have paid that amount in a heartbeat...........Enjoy it and then sell it to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BarkMaster]

A barked bezel with the moire' finsh watch and band? I think that is a frankenwatch... (looks nice, though!)

[pawnshopkiller]

Best looking frankenwatch ever

[pawnshopkiller]

Just as long as Korea keeps up his end of the bargain.

[pawnshopkiller]

HE's Got a sky high rating.. so everything should be good
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[GradyPhilpott]

Going back to the original argument of this thread, here's what looks like the same watch for sale on ebay in Switzerland.

http://cgi.ebay.ch/Very-Rare-18118-R...item35b0822695.

[imono]

Posted a couple pictures of the 1811 on the other side of the lugs in the General Discussion area.
Well, the more I look at it, the more I like the bark bezel.
Who knows what actually happened in 1976 when Rolex needed to install a bezel in this 1811.

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by imono

Posted a couple pictures of the 1811 on the other side of the lugs in the General Discussion area.
Well, the more I look at it, the more I like the bark bezel.
Who knows what actually happened in 1976 when Rolex needed to install a bezel in this 1811.

If Rolex installed the bark bezel, it would be a different model number.

[Rolex116520]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Going back to the original argument of this thread, here's what looks like the same watch for sale on ebay in Switzerland.

http://cgi.ebay.ch/Very-Rare-18118-R...item35b0822695.

That is the watch of the OP here offered by Jeff Hess ( Hessfineauctions )

[Rolex116520]

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

If Rolex installed the bark bezel, it would be a different model number.

X2 : The model number 1811 would have originally a moiré bezel fitted , this is a bark bezel that comes off a 1807 or later equivalent ref number .
I suspect this is a " recuperated " 1811 case . It is obvious that the moiré bezel and bracelet was not a commercial hit . Most likely at some stage of it's life this watch has seen modifications ( a bit like the one of the OP and on offer on Ebay by Jeff Hess ) to make it more commercially acceptable .
Just maybe .. a TRF thread can sparkle off " desirability " and this watch has been " re- moiré -d " in the hope to fetch a premium ... which it did .
Just my 2c .

[BarkMaster]

Interesting follow-up on this thread.

Spotted this ad for a 1811 for sale. I copied a picture that was included from a book from the sale thread:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=195816

[jjbrothers]

it looks good to me

many reference numbers are unknown so far but they exist !

i always knew only 1500 date for example, then i found a 1505 and a 1501

i know this bezel, it looks 100% like rolex

if the refence number matches ??? i don't know

but i believe it is o.k

[crowncollection]

looks like a very rare beauty youhave their, i have seen one before but i think it was the 1811 non quickset, its definetely a rolex finish i have seen before on that bezel, likely worth a lot in the right auction amongst collectors fighting over it regards