Make: Rolex
Model: Day-Date 36
Reference: 1807
Year: 1977
Movement: Automatic Rolex Calibre 1556, Certified Chronometer
Box & Papers: Original Rolex Papers Dated 1977 & Period-Correct Rolex Box
Case: 36mm 18ct Yellow Gold
Dial: Original Rolex Blue Vignette Dial with Factory-Set Diamond Hour Markers
Bezel: 18ct Yellow Gold Bark-Finished Bezel
Bracelet / Strap: New Custom-Made Blue Alligator Leather Strap with Gold Rolex Buckle
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Serviced: Recently Fully Serviced
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
The Other Side of Stella. A Remarkable Blue Vignette Day-Date.
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Day-Date has always represented the more distinguished side of the Rolex collection. Introduced in 1956 and produced exclusively in precious metals, it became known as the President’s Watch, worn by world leaders, influential figures and some of the most recognisable personalities of the twentieth century.
But beyond the familiar champagne dials and traditional fluted bezels lies a much more interesting world of vintage Day-Date collecting.
During the 1970s, Rolex experimented with some extraordinary dial finishes, colours and case details. The now-famous Stella dials are perhaps the best-known examples, but there were other equally fascinating configurations that have yet to attract quite the same attention.
This 1977 Day-Date reference 1807 is one of them.
Its original Rolex blue vignette dial graduates from a rich, vivid blue at the centre to an almost black outer edge, creating a remarkable sense of depth. Adding to its appeal are factory-set diamond hour markers, which catch the light beautifully against the changing tones of the dial.
Surrounding it is the distinctive 18ct yellow gold bark-finished bezel, a wonderfully unusual Rolex detail that immediately separates reference 1807 from the more familiar Day-Date models.
It’s a combination of colour, texture and precious metal that captures the more adventurous side of Rolex design during the 1970s.
Why You’ll Love It
The dial is undoubtedly the star of this watch.
Depending on the light, it can appear anything from a deep royal blue to almost black around its edges. The gradual transition gives it a richness and depth that photographs struggle to capture, while the original Rolex factory-set diamonds introduce just enough brilliance without overpowering the design.
Then there’s the bark finish. Rather than the traditional fluted bezel, Rolex gave reference 1807 a distinctive textured gold finish resembling the surface of tree bark. It’s an unmistakably 1970s design detail, but one that feels increasingly interesting today, particularly when paired with such an unusual dial.
The newly commissioned blue alligator leather strap complements the dial beautifully, bringing out its colour while allowing the yellow gold case to stand out. Finished with a gold Rolex buckle, it gives the watch a refined, almost bespoke appearance.
At 36mm, the proportions remain wonderfully elegant. This is a Day-Date that feels more like a distinctive piece of vintage jewellery and watchmaking combined than a conventional luxury sports watch.
What makes this example especially attractive is its provenance and preparation. Original Rolex papers from 1977 accompany the watch, together with a period-correct Rolex box. Finding a vintage Day-Date with its original documentation is increasingly rewarding, particularly when the watch itself has such an unusual factory dial configuration.
It has also just undergone a complete mechanical service. Servicing vintage Rolex watches can represent a considerable additional expense, particularly when specialist attention is required. That work has already been taken care of here, allowing its next owner to enjoy the watch with the reassurance of a freshly serviced movement and our accompanying warranty.
Presented in excellent vintage condition, this is a particularly compelling example of a Day-Date that deserves considerably more attention.
Iconic Status
Vintage Rolex collecting has increasingly moved beyond simply identifying the most recognisable models. Today, some of the most fascinating watches are those that demonstrate how adventurous Rolex could be with colour, texture and dial design.
The Stella Day-Dates are a perfect example. Their brightly coloured lacquer dials, once considered unconventional, have become highly desirable among collectors, with exceptional examples achieving remarkable prices.
The blue vignette dials belong to a different but closely related chapter of that history.
Rather than the uniform, glossy colour associated with Stella, the vignette finish creates a graduated effect, with colour becoming progressively darker towards the edge of the dial. The result is dramatic, sophisticated and unmistakably of its period.
Although these dials have not generally achieved the same market recognition or values as the most desirable Stella examples, they offer much of the same appeal: unusual factory finishes, striking colours and a fascinating connection to the more experimental side of Rolex’s history.
The bark-finished reference 1807 adds another dimension. Produced in far smaller numbers than the conventional Day-Date configurations, these textured gold models have developed their own following among collectors who appreciate the unusual details of vintage Rolex production.
And finding one with an original blue vignette dial, factory-set diamond markers, original 1977 papers and a period-correct Rolex box makes the combination particularly special.
For me, this is exactly what makes vintage Rolex collecting so interesting. Not every remarkable watch has already become a household name, and some of the most compelling examples are those that remain slightly outside the mainstream.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1977 Rolex Day-Date reference 1807 is presented in excellent vintage condition, featuring its original Rolex blue vignette dial with factory-set diamond hour markers and distinctive 18ct yellow gold bark-finished bezel.
It is accompanied by its original Rolex papers from 1977 and a period-correct Rolex box, together with a newly commissioned blue alligator leather strap and gold Rolex buckle.
The watch has recently undergone a complete mechanical service, an important consideration when purchasing a vintage Day-Date of this age and complexity.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
Finding a vintage Rolex Day-Date with this combination of factory dial, unusual bark finish and original documentation is a rare opportunity. It’s a watch that deserves to be seen in person, particularly to appreciate the extraordinary colour of that blue vignette dial.
Make: Rolex
Model: Day-Date 36
Reference: 1807
Year: 1977
Movement: Automatic Rolex Calibre 1556, Certified Chronometer
Box & Papers: Original Rolex Papers Dated 1977 & Period-Correct Rolex Box
Case: 36mm 18ct Yellow Gold
Dial: Original Rolex Blue Vignette Dial with Factory-Set Diamond Hour Markers
Bezel: 18ct Yellow Gold Bark-Finished Bezel
Bracelet / Strap: New Custom-Made Blue Alligator Leather Strap with Gold Rolex Buckle
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Serviced: Recently Fully Serviced
Warranty: 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty
The Other Side of Stella. A Remarkable Blue Vignette Day-Date.
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Day-Date has always represented the more distinguished side of the Rolex collection. Introduced in 1956 and produced exclusively in precious metals, it became known as the President’s Watch, worn by world leaders, influential figures and some of the most recognisable personalities of the twentieth century.
But beyond the familiar champagne dials and traditional fluted bezels lies a much more interesting world of vintage Day-Date collecting.
During the 1970s, Rolex experimented with some extraordinary dial finishes, colours and case details. The now-famous Stella dials are perhaps the best-known examples, but there were other equally fascinating configurations that have yet to attract quite the same attention.
This 1977 Day-Date reference 1807 is one of them.
Its original Rolex blue vignette dial graduates from a rich, vivid blue at the centre to an almost black outer edge, creating a remarkable sense of depth. Adding to its appeal are factory-set diamond hour markers, which catch the light beautifully against the changing tones of the dial.
Surrounding it is the distinctive 18ct yellow gold bark-finished bezel, a wonderfully unusual Rolex detail that immediately separates reference 1807 from the more familiar Day-Date models.
It’s a combination of colour, texture and precious metal that captures the more adventurous side of Rolex design during the 1970s.
Why You’ll Love It
The dial is undoubtedly the star of this watch.
Depending on the light, it can appear anything from a deep royal blue to almost black around its edges. The gradual transition gives it a richness and depth that photographs struggle to capture, while the original Rolex factory-set diamonds introduce just enough brilliance without overpowering the design.
Then there’s the bark finish. Rather than the traditional fluted bezel, Rolex gave reference 1807 a distinctive textured gold finish resembling the surface of tree bark. It’s an unmistakably 1970s design detail, but one that feels increasingly interesting today, particularly when paired with such an unusual dial.
The newly commissioned blue alligator leather strap complements the dial beautifully, bringing out its colour while allowing the yellow gold case to stand out. Finished with a gold Rolex buckle, it gives the watch a refined, almost bespoke appearance.
At 36mm, the proportions remain wonderfully elegant. This is a Day-Date that feels more like a distinctive piece of vintage jewellery and watchmaking combined than a conventional luxury sports watch.
What makes this example especially attractive is its provenance and preparation. Original Rolex papers from 1977 accompany the watch, together with a period-correct Rolex box. Finding a vintage Day-Date with its original documentation is increasingly rewarding, particularly when the watch itself has such an unusual factory dial configuration.
It has also just undergone a complete mechanical service. Servicing vintage Rolex watches can represent a considerable additional expense, particularly when specialist attention is required. That work has already been taken care of here, allowing its next owner to enjoy the watch with the reassurance of a freshly serviced movement and our accompanying warranty.
Presented in excellent vintage condition, this is a particularly compelling example of a Day-Date that deserves considerably more attention.
Iconic Status
Vintage Rolex collecting has increasingly moved beyond simply identifying the most recognisable models. Today, some of the most fascinating watches are those that demonstrate how adventurous Rolex could be with colour, texture and dial design.
The Stella Day-Dates are a perfect example. Their brightly coloured lacquer dials, once considered unconventional, have become highly desirable among collectors, with exceptional examples achieving remarkable prices.
The blue vignette dials belong to a different but closely related chapter of that history.
Rather than the uniform, glossy colour associated with Stella, the vignette finish creates a graduated effect, with colour becoming progressively darker towards the edge of the dial. The result is dramatic, sophisticated and unmistakably of its period.
Although these dials have not generally achieved the same market recognition or values as the most desirable Stella examples, they offer much of the same appeal: unusual factory finishes, striking colours and a fascinating connection to the more experimental side of Rolex’s history.
The bark-finished reference 1807 adds another dimension. Produced in far smaller numbers than the conventional Day-Date configurations, these textured gold models have developed their own following among collectors who appreciate the unusual details of vintage Rolex production.
And finding one with an original blue vignette dial, factory-set diamond markers, original 1977 papers and a period-correct Rolex box makes the combination particularly special.
For me, this is exactly what makes vintage Rolex collecting so interesting. Not every remarkable watch has already become a household name, and some of the most compelling examples are those that remain slightly outside the mainstream.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This 1977 Rolex Day-Date reference 1807 is presented in excellent vintage condition, featuring its original Rolex blue vignette dial with factory-set diamond hour markers and distinctive 18ct yellow gold bark-finished bezel.
It is accompanied by its original Rolex papers from 1977 and a period-correct Rolex box, together with a newly commissioned blue alligator leather strap and gold Rolex buckle.
The watch has recently undergone a complete mechanical service, an important consideration when purchasing a vintage Day-Date of this age and complexity.
Every watch is supplied to our RHW Assured standard: Authenticated, Prepared, Documented and Guaranteed. It will be presented with its RHW Assured warranty card, RHW Assured swing tag and branded black suede RHW travel pouch, and is covered by our 12 Month RHW Assured Warranty.
Contact us for a secure payment link to pay by any major debit or credit card or Apple Pay
Buy online via our website using PayPal or PayPal Guest. No PayPal account is required and all major debit and credit cards are accepted
Bank transfers
Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store and by private appointment
Book a private appointment via our website
Finding a vintage Rolex Day-Date with this combination of factory dial, unusual bark finish and original documentation is a rare opportunity. It’s a watch that deserves to be seen in person, particularly to appreciate the extraordinary colour of that blue vignette dial.
