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The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is one of the most iconic and enduring wristwatches ever produced. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Day-Date was the world's first wristwatch to display both the day of the week written in full and the date, quickly becoming Rolex's flagship model and a symbol of prestige and timeless elegance.
Produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Ref. 1803 is regarded as one of the quintessential vintage Day-Date references. Characterised by its elegant 36 mm proportions, fluted bezel, and pie-pan dial, it perfectly captures the classic design language that has made the Day-Date one of the most recognisable luxury watches in history. Powered by the reliable Rolex Caliber 1556, the reference combines refined aesthetics with outstanding mechanical quality, making it one of the most desirable vintage Rolex models for collectors today.
Rolex Day Date | Pie Pan Dial | ref. 1803 from 1970
BRAND: Rolex
MODEL: Day-Date
REFERENCE: 1803
YEAR: 1970
SERIAL: 250***
MOVEMENT: Rolex Caliber 1556, automatic
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
BEZEL: 18k yellow gold, fluted
GLASS: Acrylic
DIAL: Gold/Silver pie-pan tritium dial
LUME: Tritium
BRACELET: Original 18k yellow gold President bracelet
WRIST SIZE: Approx. 18.5 cm
WEIGHT: 116 g (including bracelet)
BOX & PAPERS: Original Box
TAX: Differential taxation according to §24 UStG
MOVEMENT: Rolex Caliber 1556 automatic movement. Fully serviced and running as intended.
DIAL: Original silver pie-pan tritium dial in exceptional condition. Clean with beautifully preserved printing and original tritium lume.
GLASS: Acrylic crystal in excellent condition.
HANDS: Original hands with matching tritium lume.
CASE: 18k yellow gold case in excellent condition. Fully refurbished while retaining crisp proportions.
BEZEL: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel in excellent condition with sharp definition.
CROWN: Operating correctly.
BRACELET: Original full-length 18k yellow gold President bracelet in excellent condition. Fits wrists up to approximately 18.5 cm.
