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

[WTS] 1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $14,350
A 1978 Rolex Day-Date with a champagne linen dial, quick set day-date function, and chunky gold case. The tritium lume plots and hands have aged evenly, and the bezel is sharp.

  • Condition: Pre-owned, some signs of aging and wear
  • Case material: Gold
  • Bracelet type: President
  • Bracelet size range: fits up to 7.25" wrist
Posted at
Apr 29, 2025, 1:25 PM
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[WTS] 1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $14,350
This 1978 Rolex Day-Date features a champagne linen dial on a reference 18038 quick set day-date with a chunky gold case. The watch has aged evenly, with perfect tritium lume plots and hands.

  • Condition: Pre-owned, shows patina, minor marks and slack on bracelet
  • Case material: Gold
  • Bracelet type: President
  • Bracelet size: up to 7.25 inches
Posted at
Apr 22, 2025, 2:47 PM
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1979 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 18038 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial

1979 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 18038 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $19,750
A 1979 Rolex Day-Date 18K yellow gold watch featuring a blue vignette diamond dial and fluted bezel. The case, bezel, and bracelet are in excellent condition with only light signs of use.

  • Condition: Excellent with some light wear for its age
  • Serial Number: 6262XXX
  • Case Size: 40mm diameter
  • Bracelet Length: 22 links
Posted at
Mar 18, 2025, 9:19 AM
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1984 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 18038 Champagne Dial

1984 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 18038 Champagne Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $14,950
This 1984 Rolex Day-Date features a champagne dial and an 18k yellow gold case. The watch shows some signs of use, but the condition is generally excellent. The 22-link president bracelet also shows minimal stretch for its age.

  • Condition: Excellent with light wear
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Serial number: 8086XXX
Posted at
Mar 5, 2025, 11:59 PM
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1979 Rolex 18039 White Gold S. American Bracelet Day-Date

1979 Rolex 18039 White Gold S. American Bracelet Day-Date

Rolex - 18039 · $15,950
This 1979 Rolex Day-Date features a white gold case, fluted bezel, and brushed white gold face. The watch has developed a unique champagne finish due to its age.

  • Condition: Excellent Condition
  • Bracelet type: S. American President
  • Wrist size compatibility: 7.5"
  • Link removal requirement: Yes, requires cutting links off to remove and size the watch
Posted at
Feb 26, 2025, 4:16 PM
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1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

1978 Rolex Day-Date 18038 Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 18038 · $14,500
This 1978 Rolex Day-Date features a gorgeous champagne linen dial on a reference 18038 quick set day-date with chunky gold case. The watch has aged evenly with perfect tritium lume plots and hands.

  • Condition: Pre-owned, with signs of aging and oxidation
  • Bracelet type: President
  • Clasp type: B clasp
  • Wrist size compatibility: up to 7.25 inches
Posted at
Feb 26, 2025, 11:57 AM
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1979 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Rare Full Set

1979 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Rare Full Set

Rolex - 18038 · $17,550
This is a rare full set of the 1979 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038, featuring an 18K yellow gold 36mm case with thick lugs and a champagne dial with aged tritium.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Bracelet links: 19 link
  • Bracelet material: 18k yellow gold
Posted at
Feb 24, 2025, 5:41 PM
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1988 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18039

1988 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18039

Rolex - 18039 · $15,950
The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18039 is a 1988 model crafted in 36mm white gold, featuring a fluted bezel, President bracelet, and sapphire crystal.

  • Condition: Excellent (little to no signs of wear)
  • Year: 1988
  • Case Width: 36mm
  • Strap Length: 7.25"
Posted at
Feb 4, 2025, 5:35 PM
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1984 Rolex 18038 Day-Date Crisp Case & Beautiful Patina

Rolex - 16710 · $15,950
This is a 2006 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi with an original tritium dial and hands. The case presents untouched with a nice rosy hue to the yellow gold.

  • Condition: Pre-owned, serviced last week
  • Serial number: 8.7
  • Bracelet size: 42mm diameter (fits 7 inch wrist)
  • Case condition: Crisp, untouched
Posted at
Jan 31, 2025, 7:07 PM
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