Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle or wire offer
Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1971 Black Satin Matte Dial
The Day Date is quintessential Rolex. It is not only what captures the imagination of a luxury solid 18k gold Swiss watch but also the type of watch best for mobile currency: can get the owner out of a tough place. Culturally, the Day Date is perhaps most synonymous with “The Golden Bear” Jack Nicklaus and for a bit of time his 1967 then later fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano would revive it with a different angle other than the typical watch worn by dignitaries and moguls.
The 1803 is perhaps the early core reference first produced circa late 1950s through the mid to late 1970s. Earlier models had some refinement but the 1803 was just that: pie pan dial, solid 18k gold case but also the last to use a warm acrylic crystal. This particular timepiece dons a matte black dial with light foggy patina—grey in direct light with an even canary yellow aged tritium on markers and hands as well as original custard colored day and date wheels to compliment. The minute track is still crisp and has pronounced Arabic numbers each hour. Such a treat when many examples from this era are plain Jane champagne and gold.
Overall, this once is in very good condition with light signs of wear and polish. While no service history, this one is smooth and looking healthy on Timegrapher but your experience may vary.
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Videos and timegrapher:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Qwn9KIpKr00rIsgq6fssDS0IpWGpO3o1?usp=share_link
Specifications: 36mm solid 18k gold case case X 20 lug width X 44h (lug to lug) X 12cc with acrylic crystal powered by automatic (windshield wiper method date) movement
Box and papers: no but this was sent to Rolex service center and they did not want to service citing lack of parts but validated it—we believe they dont want to give a service and RSC card because it competes with the CPO program
Bracelet: no but attached to a nice molequin strap
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video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
Email or IG message to make a negotiable Zelle or wire offer
Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1971 Black Satin Matte Dial
The Day Date is quintessential Rolex. It is not only what captures the imagination of a luxury solid 18k gold Swiss watch but also the type of watch best for mobile currency: can get the owner out of a tough place. Culturally, the Day Date is perhaps most synonymous with “The Golden Bear” Jack Nicklaus and for a bit of time his 1967 then later fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano would revive it with a different angle other than the typical watch worn by dignitaries and moguls.
The 1803 is perhaps the early core reference first produced circa late 1950s through the mid to late 1970s. Earlier models had some refinement but the 1803 was just that: pie pan dial, solid 18k gold case but also the last to use a warm acrylic crystal. This particular timepiece dons a matte black dial with light foggy patina—grey in direct light with an even canary yellow aged tritium on markers and hands as well as original custard colored day and date wheels to compliment. The minute track is still crisp and has pronounced Arabic numbers each hour. Such a treat when many examples from this era are plain Jane champagne and gold.
Overall, this once is in very good condition with light signs of wear and polish. While no service history, this one is smooth and looking healthy on Timegrapher but your experience may vary.
_________________________________________________
Videos and timegrapher:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Qwn9KIpKr00rIsgq6fssDS0IpWGpO3o1?usp=share_link
Specifications: 36mm solid 18k gold case case X 20 lug width X 44h (lug to lug) X 12cc with acrylic crystal powered by automatic (windshield wiper method date) movement
Box and papers: no but this was sent to Rolex service center and they did not want to service citing lack of parts but validated it—we believe they dont want to give a service and RSC card because it competes with the CPO program
Bracelet: no but attached to a nice molequin strap
_________________________________________________
video is the best way to view the watch if in-person test drive is not available. Due to the different characteristics of the cameras and gadgets used, the color of the watch you purchase may not be the same as shown on this website or on our Instagram.
To measure your wrist: Take string or wire and wrap around the bone of your wrist ; mark it or cut and measure the string
will consider trades that make sense but please consider time, shipping, and trade value—not market.
local special: can possibly accommodate at ButterScotch in Downtown Long Beach or another local establishment by appointment. All sales are final unless the watch is misrepresented or lost in transit (always fully insured). Lbwc does not offer warranty but some watches come with factory cards;- with transferable warranty. Purchases may take 1-2 business days to process and ship.
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