Rolex Day-Date 36 Day-Date 1803

Reference 1803

Rolex Day-Date 1803

About this watch

The Rolex Day-Date 1803, also known as the 'Arab', is a stunning luxury watch that has captivated watch enthusiasts for decades. This iconic timepiece boasts a blend of classic elegance and innovative mechanics, featuring a distinctive Arabic numeral index on its dial. The self-winding Caliber 1556 movement powers this masterpiece with an impressive frequency of 19,800 beats per hour, ensuring precision and reliability. Crafted from solid yellow gold, the watch exudes luxury and sophistication, while its closed case back keeps the mechanism safe and sound. With a diameter of 36mm and lug width of 20mm, it sits comfortably on most wrists, making it versatile for both casual and formal occasions.
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Key Features

  • Rolex Caliber 1556 Movement
  • Yellow Gold Construction
  • Plexi Glass Crystal
  • 50m Water Resistance
  • Arabic Numerals Dial Indexes
  • Stick Hands Design
  • Dual Display of Day and Date

Specifications

Brand
Rolex
Family
Day-Date 36
Model
Day-Date 1803
Reference
1803
Movement
1556
Movement Features
  • Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Date, Day
  • Chronometer
Case
Yellow Gold 36mm
Dial Color
Silver
Crystal
Plexi
Water Resistance
50

Current Listings

[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 1803 – $7,500 shipped (USA only)

Rolex Day-Date 1803 – $7,500 shipped (USA only)

Rolex - 1803 · $7,500
Up for sale is a classic Rolex Day-Date 1803, circa 1973. The watch is running with an amplitude of approximately 250° and is currently losing about 12 seconds per day.

  • Condition: Pre-owned (circa 1973)
  • Service history: unknown
  • Strap type: generic (not original)
  • Crystal condition: small mark
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Mar 21, 2026, 2:43 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Non-Lume Dial

Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Non-Lume Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $10,550
The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features an 18k yellow gold case, non-lume champagne dial with English day disc and a green pebble leather strap with matching gold-tone buckle.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Dial material: Champagne
  • Bracelet type: Green pebble leather strap
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Mar 21, 2026, 12:16 PM
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[WTS] 1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Non-Lume Silver Dial

1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Non-Lume Silver Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $10,550
A 1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 featuring a non-lume silver dial, 18k yellow gold case with strong lugs and light signs of wear.

  • Condition: Excellent with light signs of wear
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Serial number: 1,667,XXX
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Mar 20, 2026, 5:16 PM
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[WTS] rolex 1803 from 1978. Great condition, super nice black matte dial. The case is oxidized on the right part showing it has been stored away. Watch only. No trades. $11,400 shipped conus.

rolex 1803 from 1978. Great condition, super nice black matte dial. The case is oxidized on the right part showing it has been stored away. Watch only. No trades. $11,400 shipped conus.

Rolex - 1803 · $11,400
This is a 1978 Rolex model with a black matte dial and oxidized case. The watch has been stored away, showing signs of its past.

  • Condition: Excellent condition, minor oxidation on the case
  • Year: 1978
  • Dial color: black matte
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Mar 20, 2026, 12:06 AM
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[WTS] 1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial

1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $10,550
A 1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial, 18k yellow gold case, and English day disc features an unpolished 36mm case in excellent condition.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Diameter: 36mm
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Mar 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 White Gold

Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 White Gold

Rolex - 1803 · $9,700
This vintage Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 features a silver no-lume pie-pan dial and is powered by the automatic Rolex caliber 1556, offering the full vintage look in an understated white gold execution.

  • Case Material: 18k white gold
  • Diameter: 36mm
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Mar 19, 2026, 2:05 PM
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[WTS] 1964 Rolex Day-Date 1803 with Door Stop Dial and Sword Hands

1964 Rolex Day-Date 1803 with Door Stop Dial and Sword Hands

Rolex - 1803 · $8,750
An early reference 1803 yellow gold Day-Date in fantastic vintage condition, with the seldom seen pie-pan door stop dial and lumed sword hands.

  • Condition: fantastic vintage condition
  • Serial Number: ~1964 1.01m serial
  • Bracelet Type: Dark brown strap made from J&FJ Baker’s Russian Calf leather with gold tone buckle
  • Accuracy: +9s/d
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Mar 18, 2026, 2:43 PM
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[WTS] 1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Unpolished

1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Unpolished

Rolex - 1803 · $10,250
A 1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial and unpolished 18k yellow gold case, featuring strong lugs and light signs of wear.

  • Condition: Excellent with light signs of wear
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Serial number: 4,017,XXX
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Mar 15, 2026, 6:16 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1972 with Presidential Box and Service Papers

Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1972 with Presidential Box and Service Papers

Rolex - 1803 · $9,875
This Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 is a quintessential luxury watch with a silky silver sunburst dial and tritium hands. It's powered by an automatic movement and features a solid 18k gold case.

  • Condition: Very good condition with light signs of wear and polish
  • Case diameter: 36mm
  • Movement type: automatic (windshield wiper method date)
  • Crystal type: acrylic crystal
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Mar 11, 2026, 7:12 PM
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