Rolex Day-Date 36 Day-Date 1803

Reference 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

Current Listings

1970 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Box and Papers

Rolex - 1803 · $12,950

A 1970 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial, 18k yellow gold case, and a brown leather strap is being sold.

Condition: Excellent
Case Size: 36mm diameter
Bracelet Type: brown leather strap

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Jul 8, 2025, 8:49 PM

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Rolex DayDate 1803 3.4M Serial Watch Only

Rolex - 1803 · $12,500

A four-digit Rolex DayDate in excellent condition, featuring a hacking 1556 cal movement and a great shape bracelet.

Condition: Honest condition with light marks throughout
Movement: 1556 cal, hacking, -1SPD/290AMP
Bracelet length: 8 inches
Bracelet material: Japan

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1962 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Like New Condition

Rolex - 1803 · $12,250

A 1962 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 in excellent condition with a white sunburst dial and alpha hands, featuring an open 6/9 date disc and Italian day disc.

Condition: Like New Condition
Case size: 36mm diameter
Bracelet type: Brown leather Hermes Strap

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Jul 3, 2025, 4:58 PM

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1976 Rolex 1803 18k Yellow Gold Matte Black Dial Day-Date

Rolex - 1803 · $15,970

This 1976 Rolex 1803 features a 36mm 18k yellow gold case and a matte black dial with gold appliques. It is paired with an 18k yellow gold President bracelet.

Year: 1976
Case diameter: 36mm
Bracelet type: President

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Apr 1, 2025, 1:16 AM

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1973 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 1803 Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $17,750

A 1973 Rolex Day-Date in excellent condition, featuring a 18K yellow gold case with a warm patina and a champagne dial with aged lume. The watch has a President bracelet with a folding clasp and measures 19.7cm or 7 3/4in in diameter.

Condition: Excellent
Serial Number: 3507XXX
Bracelet Size: 18-link, fits 7 3/4in (19.7cm) wrist

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Mar 26, 2025, 6:23 PM

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1973 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 1803 Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,750

A 1973 Rolex Day-Date 18K yellow gold watch with a champagne dial and fluted bezel, showing minimal wear for its age. The case, bezel, and bracelet are all in excellent condition. The light champagne dial has aged to a warm creamy hue.

Condition: Excellent
Serial Number: 3507XXX
Bezel Type: fluted

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Mar 20, 2025, 12:43 PM

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