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Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803

Partially verified

This 1967 Rolex Day-Date, reference 1803, is constructed from 18K rose gold and measures 36mm in diameter. The watch features a silver guilloche dial with an engraved pattern, paired with original tritium-lumed hands and tritium plots at the hour markers. It includes a metallic date wheel with open 6 and 9 numerals, housed in a case with an 18K rose gold fluted bezel. The watch is presented on an 18K rose gold Rolex President bracelet, which is noted as dating to 1968. According to the auction description, the case is described as unpolished, exhibiting factory finishing. The movement is reported to be functioning, although its specific service history remains unknown. The watch is provided without additional accessories, such as boxes or documentation.

Frontal view of the 1967 Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 with silver guilloche dial and 18K rose gold case.
Frontal view of the 1967 Rolex Day-Date ref. 1803 with silver guilloche dial and 18K rose gold case. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Day-Date wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
1803
Catalogue / lot identifier
RLXDD1803RG-4
Source-reported date
1967
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
16XXXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch features a 36mm case manufactured from 18K rose gold. The exterior includes a fluted bezel consistent with the 1803 reference specification. The auction description notes the case as unpolished, stating that it maintains original factory dimensions and finishing.

The timepiece is accompanied by an 18K rose gold President bracelet. This component is dated to 1968 and is stated to contain 19 links, with minimal stretch reported by the vendor.

Evidence for this section
  • “The unpolished 18K rose gold case is exceptional, exhibiting only light signs of gentle use in the past with crisp factory finishing and dimensions throughout.”
  • “The 18K rose gold fluted bezel also remains in impressive condition, showing nominal signs of use with sharp edges throughout.”
  • “The 18K rose gold Rolex President bracelet dates to 1968 and retains 19 links which show minimal stretch”

Dial and Hands

The dial is a silver guilloche example with an engraved pattern. It is designed in a 'pie-pan' configuration, which includes an angled outer edge. The indices are applied markers accompanied by tritium plots.

The original tritium hands match the dial. The date function is displayed via a metallic wheel featuring open 6 and 9 numerals, viewed through a cyclops lens integrated into the crystal.

Evidence for this section
  • “The incredibly intricate, beautiful, and bright silver "pie-pan" guilloche dial is in perfect vintage condition”
  • “The tritium lume plots exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light”
  • “The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.”

Condition and Status

The auction description indicates that the watch is keeping time. However, it explicitly states that the service history is unknown. No additional documentation, boxes, or original papers are included with this timepiece.

Regarding the physical state of the components, the vendor reports no visible damage to the dial and no degradation to the tritium luminous material when inspected under UV light.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch is keeping time perfectly, though the service history is unknown.”
  • “The incredibly intricate, beautiful, and bright silver "pie-pan" guilloche dial is in perfect vintage condition, exhibiting no damage or visible age.”
  • “The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation under UV light inspection.”

Open research questions

  • What specific movement caliber is installed within this reference 1803?
  • Does the dial manufacturer have a known mark on the reverse side of the dial plate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Year1967“1967 Rolex ref. 1803”
Bracelet date1968“The 18K rose gold Rolex President bracelet dates to 1968”
Date wheelMetallic with open 6s and 9s“The metallic date wheel is original with "open" 6's and 9's.”

Visible details

  • Silver guilloche dial with engraved cross-hatch pattern
  • Cyclops lens over date window
  • Fluted rose gold bezel
  • 18K rose gold President-style link bracelet

Research qualifications

  • Unknown service history of the movement
  • Exact digits of serial number partially redacted

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Rolex Day-Date 18K Rose Gold (Ref. 1803) با صفحه Silver Guilloche مدل ۱۹۶۷

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 56e29eea72

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