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
50

Current Listings

1972 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 1803 No lume Linen Sigma Dial

1972 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 1803 No lume Linen Sigma Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $14,850
The watch features a thick and even 18k yellow gold case with an excellent fluted bezel, a no lume linen sigma dial with black top beveled markers, and a 22 link 18K yellow gold President bracelet.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Serial Number: 3128XXX
  • Bracelet Length: 17.2 cm / 6.77"
  • Bezel Material: 18k yellow gold
Posted at
Feb 2, 2025, 10:07 AM
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1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial

1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $14,550
A 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial, featuring an 18K yellow gold 36mm case and a president bracelet.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Bracelet type: President
  • Material: 18K yellow gold
Posted at
Jan 29, 2025, 4:38 PM
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1962 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Silver Dial | Sword Hands

1962 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Silver Dial | Sword Hands

Rolex - 1803 · $7,950
This 1962 Rolex Day-Date features an 18k yellow gold case, silver non-lume dial with sword hands, and a Molequin strap with gold hardware. The watch has very light signs of wear.

  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Case material: 18k yellow gold
  • Serial number: 748,XXX
Posted at
Jan 22, 2025, 2:18 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 1803 – $7,500 shipped (USA only)

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

Rolex - Day-Date 1803 · $7,500
A classic Rolex Day-Date 1803 from circa 1973, running but losing 12 seconds per day.

  • Condition: Pre-owned
  • Amplitude: approximately 250°
  • Daily Rate Loss: about 12 seconds per day
  • Service History: unknown
Posted at
Mar 19, 2026, 7:06 PM
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[WTS] 1986 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Champagne Dial

1986 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $20,550
This 1986 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 features a 36mm yellow gold case with a champagne dial and tritium hands, all in excellent condition.

  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Bracelet length: 22 link
  • Serial number: 9,540,XXX
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Mar 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial

Rolex Day-Date 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $42,000
A Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 featuring a walnut birch wood dial, in excellent condition. The 36mm yellow gold case is paired with its President bracelet and comes with original service paperwork and a Rolex service box.

  • Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Case material: 18k Yellow Gold
  • Bezel: Fluted
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Mar 15, 2026, 6:50 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Real Lapis Lazuli Dial 1983 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Real Lapis Lazuli Dial 1983 (Serviced)

Rolex - 18038 · $11,925
This magnificent Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 showcases the enduring appeal of the President collection in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a robust automatic caliber 3055 movement and a striking blue lapis lazuli aftermarket dial.

  • Condition: good used condition
  • Diameter: 36mm
  • Movement: automatic caliber 3055
  • Water resistance: 3ATM
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Mar 15, 2026, 4:37 PM
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[WTS] 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803/9 | 18K White Gold | Silver Linen Dial

1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803/9 | 18K White Gold | Silver Linen Dial

Rolex - 1803/9 · $12,950
This is a rare 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803/9 with an 18K white gold case and silver linen dial, featuring a steel service unit crown and open 6/9 date disc.

  • Condition: Excellent with light signs of wear
  • Case Size: 36mm diameter
  • Bracelet Material: brown leather strap
  • Serial Number: 3,075,XXX
Posted at
Mar 14, 2026, 4:33 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day Date ref. 18038 circa 1980 with Rolex service papers

Rolex Day Date ref. 18038 circa 1980 with Rolex service papers

Rolex - 18038 · $11,000
A vintage gold Rolex Day Date ref. 18038 with a gold linen dial and tritium hands, in very good condition and serviced by Rolex.

  • Condition: Very good
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Case material: 18k solid gold
  • Lug width: 20mm
Posted at
Mar 12, 2026, 10:20 AM
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