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Rolex Day-Date 36 President Day-Date 18k Solid Gold Ref 1803 Vintage 1973 Mens Watch....36mm

Used () | Year of production 1973 | No original box | No original papers
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Basic Info
Listing code MWCIH3
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date 36
Reference number 1803
Movement Automatic
Case material Yellow gold
Bracelet material Yellow gold
Year of production 1973
Condition

The item shows visible and tangible signs of wear like scratches, scuffs, or small dents.

Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United States of America, Michigan, Warren
Price $12,998 [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 1556
Power reserve 42 h
Number of jewels 26

Case
Case material Yellow gold
Case diameter 36 mm
Bezel material Yellow gold
Crystal Plastic
Dial Champagne
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Yellow gold
Bracelet color Gold
Bracelet length 188 mm
Lug width 20 mm
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Yellow gold

Functions
Date, Weekday

Other
More details Central seconds, Screw-Down Crown, Vintage
Product safety

Description
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.

Specifications:

Brand: Rolex

Model: President Day-Date

Serial #: 3541178

Year of Production: 1973

Reference #: 1803

Gender: Men or Women

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*
This is a vintage used watch. It has probably 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, with 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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