Rolex
Day Date, ref. 1803/8, circa 1973
The Rolex Day Date, also known as the "Rolex President", is the epitome of luxury watchmaking. This specific model, reference 1803/8, dates from circa 1973. The watch is made entirely of 18-carat yellow gold and features a magnificent champagne dial that is immaculate.

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/ Brand
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/ Year
1973
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/ Serial
3507xxx
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/ Reference
1803/8
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/ Material
18k yellow gold
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/ Size
36mm
about the watch
The Rolex Day Date, also known as the "Rolex President", is a legendary and highly prestigious model in Rolex's rich history. Unlike the so-called "sports" models, the Rolex Day Date is a pure luxury product. Always produced in white, yellow or pink gold, it is perfectly suited to everyday use, thanks in particular to its day and date functions, whose usefulness is all too often overlooked. The 1803, famous for its astonishing "step dial", has had a wide variety of dial, case and bracelet configurations. A description of the Day Date would be incomplete without mentioning the feature that sets it apart from other watches: the emblematic President bracelet. This bracelet is by far one of the most comfortable and beautiful ever produced in the history of watchmaking. The fact that a model is named after its bracelet speaks for itself.
This particular piece is entirely original, with a champagne dial. Although the configuration is rather classic, the dial has developed a magnificent patina, adding to the vintage aesthetic of this piece. Although the watch is made entirely of yellow gold, it is relatively light on the wrist, and the gold is duller than what we see today from the brand with the crown. This makes it a very wearable timepiece.
The case has a lot of material and sharp angles, which is a good sign that the watch has been really well taken care of. This is even more spectacular when you consider that the watch is over 50 years old and fully made of 18-carat yellow gold.
The bracelet is the original President bracelet.
The watch is sold alone, without box or papers. We provide a Veritas travelling pouch.
The movement is the original caliber 1556, which runs perfectly well. This caliber is the upgraded version of the 1555, which stops the seconds hand when pulling the crown out for more accurate time setting.
Our watches are available for in-person viewing in Lausanne by appointment only. While we occasionally travel to meet clients in Geneva, Zurich, or Bern, Lausanne remains the most convenient meeting point. Unfortunately, viewings outside of Switzerland are not feasible. To make an appointment, you can click on "Purchase request".