Since 1967, the yellow gold Rolex Day-Date watch on the wrist of Jack Nicklaus has been a part of nearly every image of the 18times golf champion. The 18ct gold Rolex President is one of the prized possessions that Nicklaus nicknamed as ‘The Golden Bear’ has garnered throughout his legendary career. However, this ultra-expensive iconic Rolex Day-Date President ref. 1803 is going up for auction at the Phillips auction house on December 10, New York.
Thus, before you head out to ‘sell my Rolex’ or ‘sell my Rolex London’, have a look how the entire proceedings of the sale would indeed benefit the charitable Children’s Health Care Foundation of Nicklaus. A Legendary Golfer - ‘The Golden Bear’ Jack Nicklaus wore the Rolex Day-Date President watch nearly every day since 1967 and now, he is giving it to the Phillips auction house. In association with Bacs & Russo, Phillips will be selling the watch on December 10 in New York. Launched in 1958, the Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 was an upgrade of the earlier generation of Day-Date timepieces, featuring 1500-series of movements. In 1966, Rolex gifted the watch to Jack Nicklaus at the age of 26. When he attended a Rolex event at the Canada Cup, Tokyo, the brand’s representatives offered Nicklaus to choose a Rolex of his choice. Thus, he chose the 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date President with a champagne ‘pie-pan’ dial. Consequently, Jack Nicklaus received his first wristwatch in 1967 and it was the same year when he set the scoring record at 275, winning his second U.S. Open. The Rolex President and Jack Nicklaus Indeed, Rolex is universally recognised and admired for its high-end watches that represent true craftsmanship and technological innovation. Virtually all Rolex watches tend to hold a high resale value with time and thus, people can choose to ‘sell my Rolex’ or ‘sell my Rolex London’ to raise instant cash. However, the watches that have some association with noteworthy people typically fetch a higher resale value in the second hand market. If Nicklaus’ original 18ct yellow gold Day-Date watch fetches nearly tens of millions at auction, it would be certainly one of the costliest sports collectables sales in recent history. The champion golfer asserted that it was his very first watch he owned and wore during all professional tournaments he won throughout his career. The watch accompanied him at Masters Tournaments, U.S. Opens, Open Championships, PGA Championships and many other events. While parting ways with the Day-Date ref 1803 is indeed bittersweet for Nicklaus, it will benefit a good cause. The proceeds of the sale will aid many families and children of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. Phillips Head of Watches, Paul Boutros added that they are looking forward to seeing an ardent response from golf fans, collectors and charitable supporters for the timeless aesthetics and outstanding provenance. The funds will undoubtedly influence the lives of children positively. However, if you are planning to ‘sell Rolex’, ‘sell my Rolex’ or ‘sell my Rolex London’ to raise some quick cash, get in touch with any trustworthy watch buyers in London or anywhere in the UK. With reliable watch buyers like at The Luxury Hut, you are likely to obtain a fair and competitive market price for your Rolex watch. Begin the process of selling by filling up the online form and receive a price quote right away.
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