Rolex Day-Date 1803

Day-Date, Reference 1803 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day and date made for the United States Merchant Marines | Circa 1971

Dial: silvered, United States Merchant Marines emblem Calibre: cal. 1556 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: DD'848'358 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 2'699'584 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: noneThe Rolex Day-date stands as one of the brand’s most luxurious wristwatches. The iconic model was originally released in 1956 as the first waterproof and chronometer-certified automatic wristwatch to display the date at 3 o’clock and the day of the week in full letters at 12 o'clock. Considered as an everyday dress watch and worn by the most influential men and women of the century, the Day-date was only available in precious metals, including yellow, rose and white gold as well as platinum. Among the different generations of Day Date, the 1803 is the most famous iteration. Produced between 1961 and 1977, it is THE reference to have when it comes to this model. The present model, offered in attractive condition, proudly features on its dial the emblem of the United States Merchant Marines. Only a handful of examples are known to exist, making this lot particularly collectible.