| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Reference | 1803 |
| Year of production (circa) | 1972 |
| Material | 18k Yellow gold |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Dial color | Champagne |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Bracelet/strap: | Gold |
| Lug Width | 20 mm |
| Set Content | Watch only |
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Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803
Talking about aspirational pieces!
It could be argued that the Rolex Day-Date is the watch that is aspired by the largest group of people. This is of course because of the association of the Day-Date, which you have seen on the wrist of many diverse and influential people. Think about Lyndon B Johnson, Tony Soprano, and even the Dalai Lama!
This particular 1803 is executed with the English day wheel and a sunburst champagne dial. And of course, comes on the iconic president bracelet.
We invite you to come and see this watch at Reestraat 3 Amsterdam!
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Brand
Rolex
Movement
Automatic
Model
Day-Date
Diameter
36 mm
Reference
1803
Bracelet/strap:
Gold
Year of production (circa)
1972
Lug Width
20 mm
Material
18k Yellow gold
Set Content
Watch only
Crystal
Acrylic
Warranty
2 year (AWCo)
Dial color
Champagne
The president’s watch! The Rolex Day-Date is probably one of the most instantly recognizable watch designs ever made. Being only available in precious metals, it has become synonymous with success and prestige. A watch to celebrate accomplishment.
The Day-Date was launched in 1956 as the Ref. 6510 and Ref. 6511. It was the first watch to display the day of the week as well as the date, hence the name. It was updated to the Ref. 6611, adding Superlative Chronometer certification to the mix. The 6611 is the only Day-Date ever to be made in steel, but only 6 pieces are known to exist.
And then from 1959 until the late 1970’s, we see the most popular vintage Day-Date: the 1800 series. This is the archetypal Day-Date we all know and love. Lyndon B. Johnson was spotted wearing one in 1965, putting the nickname President’s watch firmly in the collective memory.
A 1977 update saw the introduction of a quickset date, in the new 18000 reference series. It wasn’t until 1988 before the 18200 series received a quickset day function, becoming the double quickset.
The Day-Date is available in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Countless dial variations include wood, stone and Stella options. Among the many case/bracelet finishes available, the bark is probably best known, resembling the irregular pattern of tree bark. The Day-Date is one of the few Rolex lines with factory gem-set bezels and dials as an option.
The Day-Date is an icon in pop-culture. It wasn’t just American presidents like Johnson and Kennedy who put it on the map. From Tony Soprano to Tupac Shakur, from Warren Buffett to Jennifer Aniston, they were all spotted wearing Day-Dates. Are you next?
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