Rolex Day-Date 1803

Rolex Day-Date, Reference 1803 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1971

Rolex Day-Date, Reference 1803 A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet Circa 1971 Dial: gilt, German calendar Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: DD'139'084 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 2'847'819 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: noneRolex has always created iconic, sporty models that have overcome numerous challenges: the Submariner for the depths of the sea, the Explorer for mountain peaks, and the Daytona, symbol of racing. But they haven't forgotten how to create elegant watches. There's the Oyster Perpetual, the Datejust, but the Day-Date is the pinnacle of the classic dress watch, proudly assumed by Rolex since its launch in 1956. Made entirely of precious metals, whether yellow gold, white gold, pink gold, or even platinum. And with an exclusive bracelet: the president. However, the Day-Date remains waterproof and robust, in an Oyster case, with an automatic movement. The desire to have a status watch that can be worn in any circumstance. It is a bold watch, a symbol of success and power, seen on the wrists of American presidents such as Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s, Tony Soprano in the late 1990s in the TV series, and more recently, Rihanna. The reference 1803 was produced from 1958 until the end of the 1970s. The present Day-Date is in one of the most classic configurations, made entirely of 18k yellow gold with a gilt dial for a very uniform look and equipped with the robust automatic movement 1556. In 36 mm (the perfect size for a Day-Date, by the way) it is portable and elegant on absolutely any wrist. There is no doubt that this is a watch we will continue to see on the wrists of successful people and collectors.