Rolex
Extremely Rare Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1811 | Moiré Finish
Held in a bank vault and shipped fully insured. Viewings by appointment.
- Trading in vintage watches since 2009
- Also listed on Chrono24, with Buyer Protection
- Condition reported honestly, including flaws
Specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Day-Date
- Reference
- 1811
- Year
- 1970
- Case material
- Yellow gold
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Condition
- Good
- Box & papers
- No box or papers
- Complications
- Day and Date
- Movement
- Automatic
- Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Service
- Not serviced
- Water resistance
- Not water resistant
About this watch
This rare Rolex Day-Date ref. 1811 is distinguished by its moiré (or Morellis) finish—a finely engraved, textured pattern applied to both the bezel and the original President bracelet. This decorative treatment was produced in very limited quantities and offers a subtle yet striking alternative to the more common fluted or smooth bezels found on other vintage Day-Date references.
The watch is made entirely of 18k yellow gold and retains its original full-length bracelet. Serial number 2138XXX places production around 1969–1970.
Highly collectible and seldom seen in this configuration, the ref. 1811 offers refined design, understated rarity, and historical significance within the early Day-Date lineage.