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 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,950
This very rare Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is presented as a yellow gold head in all-original configuration and remains in very good overall condition.

  • Condition: Very good overall condition
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Year produced: 1977
  • Serial number production date: 5 million serial dating production
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May 10, 2026, 11:28 AM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Rose Gold Head Door Stop Dial 1973 (Mint)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Rose Gold Head Door Stop Dial 1973 (Mint)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,850
This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is presented in outstanding original condition, with a professionally polished case and crisp fluted bezel. The watch features its original rose gold 'door stop' dial and preserves strong originality.

  • Condition: Mint (approaching like-new)
  • Diameter: 36mm
  • Year: 1973
  • Movement Status: Running well and keeping good time
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May 9, 2026, 6:46 PM
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[WTS] 1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K Yellow Gold | Champagne Dial

1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K Yellow Gold | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,250
A 1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial, featuring a 36mm case and fluted bezel.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case diameter: 36mm
  • Bracelet length: 21 link
  • Serial number: 3,680,XXX
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May 7, 2026, 1:05 PM
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[WTS] 1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,950
A 1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a Champagne Linen dial, featuring an 18K yellow gold 36mm case and a tritium champagne linen pie-pan dial.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Bracelet links: 19
  • Serial number: 3,128,XXX
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May 4, 2026, 4:08 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Rose Gold Head Door Stop Dial 1973 (Mint)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Rose Gold Head Door Stop Dial 1973 (Mint)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,850
This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 in rose gold features an original and highly desirable 'door stop' dial, paired with matching arrow hands, and is presented in outstanding condition.

  • Condition: Mint (approaching like-new)
  • Size: 36mm
  • Year: 1973
  • Case material: 18K Rose Gold
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May 2, 2026, 5:24 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
A Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a 18k yellow gold 36mm case in excellent condition, featuring a non-lume champagne dial and English day disc.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case Size: 36mm diameter
  • Case Material: 18k yellow gold
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[WTS] Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1979

Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1979

Rolex - 1803 · $9,950
A Rolex Day Date ref. 1803 circa 1979 with a silky sunburst dial, tritium hands, and markers. It features a solid 18k gold case, an automatic slow-set movement, and is powered by an acrylic crystal.

  • Condition: Very good condition with light signs of wear and polish
  • Case Size: 36mm
  • Crystal Type: acrylic
  • Movement: automatic slowset movement
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Apr 29, 2026, 7:25 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,950
  • Condition: Very good overall condition
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Year of production: approximately 1977
  • Depth rating: 30 meters (tested)
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[WTS] 1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K Yellow Gold | Champagne Dial

1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K Yellow Gold | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,250
This 1974 Rolex Day-Date features an 18K yellow gold case and a champagne dial. The watch is in excellent condition with light signs of wear on the case, but the fluted bezel remains in great shape.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Serial number: 3,680,XXX
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