Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date - 1803 Solid 18ct Gold

Specifications

Year: 1969
Box/Papers: No/No/Authenticity Guarantee Certificate
Reference: 1803

Serial: 2XXXXXX
Case size: 36mm 
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1556 Automatic
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap Size: Full length

History 

The Rolex Day-Date, launched in 1956, was the first wristwatch to display both the day of the week spelled out in full and the date simultaneously. Produced exclusively in precious metals such as gold and platinum, it soon became an icon of refinement and authority. Worn by world leaders, visionaries, and influential figures, the Day-Date earned its nickname, the “President’s Watch.” Over the decades, it has remained a symbol of power, elegance, and timeless style, representing Rolex’s mastery of innovation, precision, and luxury watchmaking tradition.

Condition

This is an absolutely stunning vintage Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 from the late 1960s, which features a fabulous gold sunburst pie-pan dial with a fully spelled day window as well as the date viewed through the Cyclops lens, all encased in a solid 18ct gold case and bezel. This piece is well preserved and remains in a stunning condition. It is working perfectly and keeping excellent time within specification.

Dial - The dial is in fantastic condition, nice and clean, on closer inspection, there are light signs of age. The hands have been replaced with genuine Rolex service hands at some point during the watch's lifetime. The luminous material remains bright and strong.

Case - This piece features a solid 18K yellow gold case and bezel which is in fantastic condition showing light signs of wear. 

Crown - The crown is its original Rolex screw down and is in excellent condition and works perfectly in all of its functions. 

Movement - This model houses its original Rolex Calibre 1556 automatic movement which is flawless in every way and is keeping perfect time. 

Case back - The solid 18K gold case back is original with all of its Rolex markings on the inner. It shows just some mild signs of wear from use over its decades of life. 

Bracelet - This piece has been put on a beautiful new strap which suits the watch perfectly. 

Crystal - The watch features an acrylic crystal with a Cyclops lens, which was standard for Rolexes of this era. The crystal is in mint condition.

All of our watches are fully examined and deemed to be 100% authentic before sale. Please see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch. 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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