Name: Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow gold Blue 1976 United Kingdom | Auction 315 - The Fine Sale | Lot 588
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1803
Price: 6070.45 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Rolex Day-Date 1803 36mm Yellow gold Blue

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, 18ct yellow gold, ref. 1803, 5,0xx,xxx serial (1976). The blue dial with baton indices, day-date apertures, gilt hands. Rolex automatic cal.1556 movement, non-original strap and buckle, 36mm case, complete with box.

Auction 315 - The Fine Sale

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.

Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.

Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.

A dial with a texture resembling linen fabric, adding a unique aesthetic.

Part of the national emblem of Oman, watches fitted with "Khanjar" dials were made upon special request from His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman, and are highly coveted. 

A dial design with a central flat area and a sloped, angled outer edge, resembling an inverted pie pan.

A dial marked with the sigma symbol (s) at the bottom, indicating the use of gold indices and hands.

A bracelet design with visible rivet heads on the side of the links, characteristic of vintage Rolex models.

A luxury retailer known for their exclusive co-branded Rolex watches.

Hands shaped like swords, with broad bases and tapering to a point, often found on military and dive watches.

A dial marked with "Swiss," indicating it was produced during the transition period from tritium to Super-LumiNova in the late 1990s.

The Rolex Stella Dial refers to a series of brightly colored lacquered dials, primarily found on vintage Rolex Day-Date models from the 1970s and early 1980s. These dials are known for their bold, vibrant colors along with a high-gloss enamel finish that gives them a distinctive look. What makes the Stella Dials particularly collectible is their rarity and uniqueness, as they were produced in limited numbers and initially aimed at specific markets, such as the Middle East and Asia. Although not widely popular at the time, the retro appeal and scarcity of these colorful dials have made them highly desirable among modern collectors.

A dial that has aged to a deep brown color, distinct from tropical dials.

A dial with a textured pattern resembling a waffle, providing a distinctive and tactile appearance.

Numerals displayed in Arabic style (1, 2, 3, etc.).

A clasp design that is hidden when closed, giving a seamless look.

Indicates the presence of tritium lume, used for its glow-in-the-dark properties.

A dial co-branded with the "Tiffany & Co." logo, signifying a special partnership between Rolex and the famous jeweler.

Logo of the “UAE Armed Forces” Hawk as a special order for governments or prominent royals.

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