Rolex 1803

Rolex Ref. 1803, repeated inside caseback An extremely rare and highly attractive pink gold wristwatch with center seconds, day, date, black pie-pan dial with baguette and diamond-set indexes and bracelet

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1968 Reference No : 1803, repeated inside caseback Movement No : DD118’317 Case No : 1’903’421 Model Name : Day-Date Material : 18K pink gold Calibre : Automatic, cal. 1556, 26 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K pink gold Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, end links stamped “76”, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K pink gold Gay Frère deployant clasp stamped “2.67 Dimensions : 36mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Literature : A similar example is prominently illustrated in the Day-Date The Presidential Rolex published by Pucci Papaleo, p 158 Ever glamorous, the Day-Date model delights with its myriad of dial, bracelet, bezel and gold-finished designs. Since its inception in 1956, it remains one of the most surprising and diverse flagship models Rolex has ever produced. Apart from prototype models, the Day-Date has only been cased in precious metals, attesting to its glamor and prestige. An extremely rare example of reference 1803 in pink gold, the present watch is nicknamed "Ice Cube" inspired by its alternating play of baguette and diamond-set indexes on its glossy black pie pan dial. An example bearing a 1’9 million serial, this specimen is from circa 1968, nearly 58 years ago. A highly desirable and rarely seen configuration, the watch also features a bracelet in the same pink metal elevating its good looks.