Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 Yellow Gold 18K Champagne Dial 1968

Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow Gold 18K

Introduced in 1956, the Rolex Day-Date set a new standard for luxury and innovation, becoming the first wristwatch to display both the day and date in full. Crafted exclusively in precious metals, it quickly earned its reputation as the “President’s Watch,” a symbol of success and authority. The reference 1803, produced through the 1960s and 1970s, is celebrated for its pie pan dial and robust Caliber 1556 movement. This era-defining model remains one of the most sought-after vintage Day-Dates, combining understated refinement with enduring mechanical excellence.

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Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold – A Distinguished Example of the Iconic Presidential

This vintage Rolex Day-Date 1803 is presented in 18K yellow gold and remains in very nice overall condition. The case was polished in the past but retains sharp lugs and strong definition. Its original period-correct pie pan champagne dial is clean and well-preserved, showing only minimal signs of age.

The movement has been checked and runs properly, with the last known service performed about a year ago by the previous owner. All reference and serial numbers are crisp and fully legible, with a serial in the 2.5 million range dating back to approximately 1968.

This example is fitted with a new 20/16mm green suede leather strap paired with a gold-plated Rolex pin buckle, completing a refined and classic presentation of one of Rolex’s most celebrated models.

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