1803 Day-Date (very rare pre bluckley dial / jubilee bracelet / from 1970)
14.400,00 €
Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803
Year: 1970
Serial number: 2513XXX
Material: 18 carat yellow gold
Bracelet: 18 carat yellow gold
Diameter: 36 Millimeter
Condition: very good
Box&Papers: no
Description: An exciting and in this configuration very rare 1803 with perfect charisma.
The case is in very good condition. Polished in the past, it still shows very good proportions, beautiful edges, and a good matte finish on the top of the case. The quality of an 1803 case can always clearly been seen in the gap between the bezel and the winding crown. If there is a gap and you can see the case, the watch has not been polished or, as is the case here, has only been lightly polished.
There are signs of wear and a little sleeve polish, but for a 55-year-old watch, the quality is absolutely convincing.
A highlight of this 1803 Day-Date is the extremely rare dial. It is a so-called “pre-buckley” dial. These dials are very rare and only found in Day-Dates until the early 1970s. They are characterized by the printed Roman numerals and their arrangement. Not only the dial itself, but also the condition is a highlight. Absolutely perfect! No flaws, all lume dots perfect, one of the best 1803 dials we have been able to offer.
The hands are equally special. They are lacquered black to match the numerals, which is only available on dials with Roman numerals. The condition is also perfect, with a patina that matches the dial.
The bezel is still very sharp, with signs of wear that match the case.
The 18-karat yellow gold Jubilee bracelet is in very good condition. It exhibits the typical stretch for a bracelet of that era but is wonderfully long and therefore also suitable for larger wrists. It has been installed on the watch a little later, as it dates from 1978 with a clasp code C.
Conclusion: A wonderful and in this configuration very rare Day-Date. I was immediately attracted to the combination of classic and sporty.
