Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date reference 1803 in 18ct yellow gold, with a serial dating the watch to 1972. A strong, honest example that stands out primarily for its condition.
The watch features a pie-pan stepped gold dial, beautifully preserved with crisp printing and sharp, well-defined markers. The stepped profile is clear and intact, and the dial surface remains remarkably clean and even.
The case retains sharp lines and strong definition, with no signs of over-polishing. The fluted bezel remains crisp, lug profiles are clean, and there are only light surface marks consistent with careful wear. Overall, it’s a watch that feels clearly well looked after. The acrylic crystal is clean, showing only minor surface marks visible on close inspection.
Fitted with a signed Rolex crown and powered by the correct Rolex automatic movement, which has just been serviced. The watch is running well, keeping time within a few seconds per day, with the day and date changing cleanly.
Supplied on a brand new saffiano leather strap, paired with an original plated Rolex buckle.
A classic Day-Date size that wears larger on the wrist than the measurements suggest, thanks to the strong case shape and fluted bezel. Examples of the 1803 with this level of preservation — particularly with a pie-pan dial in this condition — are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date reference 1803 in 18ct yellow gold, with a serial dating the watch to 1972. A strong, honest example that stands out primarily for its condition.
The watch features a pie-pan stepped gold dial, beautifully preserved with crisp printing and sharp, well-defined markers. The stepped profile is clear and intact, and the dial surface remains remarkably clean and even.
The case retains sharp lines and strong definition, with no signs of over-polishing. The fluted bezel remains crisp, lug profiles are clean, and there are only light surface marks consistent with careful wear. Overall, it’s a watch that feels clearly well looked after. The acrylic crystal is clean, showing only minor surface marks visible on close inspection.
Fitted with a signed Rolex crown and powered by the correct Rolex automatic movement, which has just been serviced. The watch is running well, keeping time within a few seconds per day, with the day and date changing cleanly.
Supplied on a brand new saffiano leather strap, paired with an original plated Rolex buckle.
A classic Day-Date size that wears larger on the wrist than the measurements suggest, thanks to the strong case shape and fluted bezel. Examples of the 1803 with this level of preservation — particularly with a pie-pan dial in this condition — are becoming increasingly hard to find.
