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Lot #1695

Rolex Day-Date 1803 White Gold Diamond Dial

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Introduction

A legendary timepiece with an unrivaled history, the Rolex Day-Date has earned its place as "The Ultimate Watch of Prestige" from its decades on the wrists of the world's most influential people. Released in 1956, the Day-Date quickly became synonymous with luxury, prestige, and exclusivity thanks to being the watch of choice for the world's athletes, visionaries, and world leaders alike. Only ever constructed of precious metals, the Day-Date's aesthetic is that of sheer elegance and grace. Aside from the beautiful array of dial options that have been available over the decades, the Day-Date's most iconic piece of design is its three-piece "Presidential" or "President" bracelet. Forming the bedrock of its construction, the Presidential bracelet has become synonymous with Rolex's flagship collection and their desire to create the very best and most iconic watches that the world has ever seen. With its timeless style and inescapable impact on horology, the Day-Date stands as a vivid reminder of just how successful they have been in realizing that very mission.

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Grade

V 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$10,000 – $15,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

36mm

Model

Day-Date

Movement

Automatic cal. 1556

Reference

1803

Bracelet

18kt white gold President bracelet

Year

1970

Condition

Very good

Material

18kt white gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL

Featuring a silver pie-pan dial, this example boasts diamond-set hour markers that complement its already exuberant sunburst dial and 18kt white gold fluted bezel.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Made of 18kt white gold, this example boasts all of the Day-Date's iconic design tenets, such as its President bracelet, fluted bezel, precious metal 36mm construction, and a beautiful dial to top it all off.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall very good condition. Case shows surface wear as shown, bezel teeth are still sharp and there are no major dings or damage. The original diamond dial has perfect domed luminous dots that match the hands, and there are no visible imperfections on the surface. The open clasp bracelet has 19 links total, with minor stretch. It is sized to fit a small to medium sized wrist.

Our Perspective

This ref. 1803 exemplifies the understated elegance that Rolex is known for. I've always preferred white gold Day-Dates' over yellow gold examples, and this one is particularly pleasing with its diamond-set pie-pan dial, which sets it apart just perfectly.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder