Rolex 1803

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1972
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Location: United Kingdom
Description

Rolex. A fine and rare 18k yellow gold self-winding day-date wristwatch on bracelet Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, Ref.1803, Case No. 3224276, made in 1972

Cal.1556 automatic 26 jewel movement adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, textured silvered (Sigma) dial with applied gold faceted baton indexes, outer tritium dots, apertures for day and date under magnifying lens, gold luminescent baton hands, centre seconds, 18k yellow gold Oyster case with screw down reverse stamped to the inner with London 18k import hallmark for 1972 and case number, screw-down Oyster crown, fluted bezel, on fitted Rolex President bracelet (Ref.53 endlinks) stamped with London 18k import hallmark for 1972 to the clasp. Case, dial and movement signed. Accompanied by a Rolex leather presentation case, outer card case, Rolex Red Seal Chronometer tag, Day-Date booklet and Oyster booklet. Diameter 36mm, approx. inner bracelet 185mm.

Collectible Features |Rolex 1803

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.

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