About the reference 1803:
The Rolex Day-Date, which debuted in 1956, was the world's first timepiece to show the day of the week and the date in full within a window on the dial. And a few years later, one of the very first Rolex Day-Date watches ever released, the ref. 1803, was unveiled by Rolex. There are several distinctive aspects that make the ref. 1803 stand out.
The acrylic crystal that was affixed to the reference 1803, one of the most distinctive features of these watches. If you look closely, you'll also note that the Day-Date 1803 has "pie pan" dials, which have a distinctive dial form with a very old feel. The outside edge of the dial slopes downward, giving the impression that the dial is an inverted pie pan. Though it should be noted that pie-pan dials were also present in the two earlier versions from the 1950s, the Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 was the last to sport one.
About this particular example:
This Day Date is in amazing unpolished condition. The case and lugs remain thick. This 1803 has a beautiful matching patina in the case and bracelet, and has a rare champagne dial with onyx hour markers and hands. Overall and outstanding watch worthy of any collection.
Information:
Reference: 1803
Condition: Excellent, appears unpolished
Size: 36mm without crown
Serial: 2******
Year: 1970
Calibre: 1556
Bracelet: President
What's included: Watch only
About the reference 1803:
The Rolex Day-Date, which debuted in 1956, was the world's first timepiece to show the day of the week and the date in full within a window on the dial. And a few years later, one of the very first Rolex Day-Date watches ever released, the ref. 1803, was unveiled by Rolex. There are several distinctive aspects that make the ref. 1803 stand out.
The acrylic crystal that was affixed to the reference 1803, one of the most distinctive features of these watches. If you look closely, you'll also note that the Day-Date 1803 has "pie pan" dials, which have a distinctive dial form with a very old feel. The outside edge of the dial slopes downward, giving the impression that the dial is an inverted pie pan. Though it should be noted that pie-pan dials were also present in the two earlier versions from the 1950s, the Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 was the last to sport one.
About this particular example:
This Day Date is in amazing unpolished condition. The case and lugs remain thick. This 1803 has a beautiful matching patina in the case and bracelet, and has a rare champagne dial with onyx hour markers and hands. Overall and outstanding watch worthy of any collection.
Information:
Reference: 1803
Condition: Excellent, appears unpolished
Size: 36mm without crown
Serial: 2******
Year: 1970
Calibre: 1556
Bracelet: President
What's included: Watch only
