Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Very Rare Dark Grey Dial 1973 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow Gold (1973)

Rolex is known for building highly reliable, technically robust watches that have shaped the modern landscape of luxury timekeeping. The brand’s long-standing focus on precision, durability, and recognizable design has made its models enduring cornerstones among enthusiasts and collectors.

The Day-Date 1803 represents one of Rolex’s most iconic offerings, combining precious metal construction with the model’s signature day and date display. Produced during an era that helped define the watch’s identity, the 1803 showcases classic proportions, refined details, and period-correct dial variations that continue to attract strong appreciation. Its blend of craftsmanship, heritage, and distinctive presence makes it a standout reference within the Day-Date lineage.

Key Details To Consider

This highly collectible Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is presented in outstanding condition and represents one of the most sought-after configurations of the model. The case retains exceptionally thick and sharply defined lugs, showing only light signs of wear and suggesting minimal prior polishing. The fluted bezel remains crisp and well preserved, further underscoring the strong overall case integrity.

What sets this example apart is the exceptionally rare period-correct pie pan dark grey dial. This dial variant is among the hardest to find for the reference and is preserved in near-mint condition, with no visible aging, spotting, or flaking. The luminous hour markers and matching hands are beautifully intact, maintaining a cohesive and original appearance that is seldom seen at this level of preservation.

The movement was professionally serviced in November 2025 by a Rolex-trained watchmaker and is running properly. All case engravings and numbers are clear and fully legible, with a 3.7 million serial placing production around 1973. The watch is paired with a high-quality vintage dark brown leather strap in a 20/16mm configuration, fitted with a gold-plated pin buckle, completing a highly desirable and historically significant Day-Date offering.

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