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The Rolex Day-Date, since its inception in 1956, has cemented its status as Rolex’s flagship model, embodying luxury, precision, and status. This iconic timepiece, crafted exclusively in precious metals including 18 karat gold (in white, yellow, and rose variations) and platinum, distinguished itself early on by being the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full on its dial
Interesting Facts About the Rolex Day-Date 1803
First released in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date was the first wristwatch in the world to display the date and the day of the week spelled out in-full in a window on the dial. The Day-Date – also known as the “President” for its ties to world leaders continues to be produced today. One of the most notable characteristics is the acrylic crystal that was fitted to the Ref. 1803. One of the other unique features is the “pie pan” dial of the Day-Date 1803 – a unique dial shape with a distinctly vintage flare, where the outer edge angles downwards, giving the dial the shape of an inverted pie pan. The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 was the last model to boast this dial. Clocking in at 36mm, the Ref. 1803 has the same case diameter as the modern Day-Date watches that are produced today. The clasp is concealed in the links, distinguishable only by a tiny Rolex coronet. The President bracelet is exclusive to the Day-Date and various editions of the Lady-Datejust. Additionally, the President bracelet is only produced in precious metal. If you see a Rolex paired with this bracelet type, you can be sure it’s either gold or platinum. Ticking inside the Reference 1803 is the caliber 1556 movement with 26 jewels. With that in mind, the movement does not include a quickset feature for either the date or the day, meaning that they cannot be set independently from the time, and the hands must be advanced past midnight in order to change the calendar displays. After the introduction of the Ref. 1803, some technological changes were made over the next few years, including the addition of the “hack” feature around 1972.
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Condition Guide:
- Pristine - Items in "like new" condition. Shows no signs of wear. Worn very little, if at all.
- Mint - Items that have minimal wear. Worn only a few times. In "almost new" condition.
- Excellent - Items show signs of wear. Light surface scratches and possibly a few small dents or dings. Average condition considering the age of the item.
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Very Good - Items that have been worn regularly and have noticeable wear. Scratches, dents, and dings are more visible
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Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: President Day-Date
Serial #: 3541178
Year of Production: 1973
Reference #: 1803
Case Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 36mm, not counting crown
Crown: *crown pulled out to prevent the hands from moving during photo taking*
Bracelet Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Bracelet Specifications: Signed 18k Solid Yellow Gold bracelet will fit a wrist up to 7.4 inches ~ can be adjusted smaller
Dial Color: Champagne
Dial Condition: The champagne pie pan dial is beautiful with no blemishes, spotting, or discoloration
Winding Mechanism: Signed swiss calibre 1556 automatic chronometer movement runs strong and accurate within cosc specifications ~ service history unknown
Crystal: Acrylic crystal has some hairline scratches that can be buffed out
Bezel: The fluted bezel is crisp and clean
Box/Papers: Includes a genuine Rolex box that is not original to this watch ~ no papers ~ also comes with a complimentary watch winder, a genuine Rolex polishing cloth, and a Rolex booklet
Overall Condition: excellent condition ~ signed clean, blemish free, champagne pie pan dial ~ signed swiss automatic chronometer movement runs strong and accurate within cosc specifications ~ signed crown winds, sets, and screws down smoothly ~ Acrylic crystal has some hairline scratches that can be buffed out ~ light surface scratches on case and bracelet from normal use can be polished out ~ all functions working properly ~ no damage ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ stunning ~ it is a very honest piece ~ *crown pulled out to prevent hands from moving during photo taking*
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This is a vintage used watch. It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. If you want a flawless new watch, please do not buy this. If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, or possibly a dated inscription on the case back, then this may be right for you. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
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Please note that all pictures are taken on the macro setting. This makes even the slightest imperfections, shadows during photography, and specks of dust appear much more prominent even though they are often not visible without magnification
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SKU R5103009-55-38
Life is too short to live without the Rolex President Day-Date 18k Solid Gold Ref 1803 Vintage 1973 Mens Watch....36mm. Be happy. Be Content. Be Satisfied.
Inventory Last Updated: Feb 06, 2025