Rolex Day-Date 36 Day-Date 1803

Reference 1803

About this watch

The Rolex Day-Date 1803, also known as the 'Arab', is a stunning luxury watch that has captivated watch enthusiasts for decades. This iconic timepiece boasts a blend of classic elegance and innovative mechanics, featuring a distinctive Arabic numeral index on its dial. The self-winding Caliber 1556 movement powers this masterpiece with an impressive frequency of 19,800 beats per hour, ensuring precision and reliability. Crafted from solid yellow gold, the watch exudes luxury and sophistication, while its closed case back keeps the mechanism safe and sound. With a diameter of 36mm and lug width of 20mm, it sits comfortably on most wrists, making it versatile for both casual and formal occasions.

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Key Features

Rolex Caliber 1556 Movement
Yellow Gold Construction
Plexi Glass Crystal
50m Water Resistance
Arabic Numerals Dial Indexes
Stick Hands Design
Dual Display of Day and Date

Specifications

Brand

Rolex

Family

Day-Date 36

Model

Day-Date 1803

Reference

1803

Movement

1556

Movement Features

Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Date, Day
Chronometer

Case

Yellow Gold 36mm

Dial Color

Silver

Crystal

Plexi

Water Resistance

Current Listings

1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K Yellow Gold | Champagne Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $16,950

This is a 1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with an 18K yellow gold case and champagne dial, featuring a fluted bezel and 21-link president bracelet.

Condition: Excellent
Case size: 36mm
Serial number: 3,680,XXX
Bracelet stretch: light

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May 27, 2026, 6:28 PM

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1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | 18K White Gold | Door Stop Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $12,250

This 1967 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features an 18k white gold 36mm case, excellent non-luminous silver door-stop dial, and a new brown suede strap.

Condition: Excellent
Case diameter: 36mm
Serial number: 1,651,XXX

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Rolex Day-Date 1803 on leather strap $7500 free shipping

Rolex - 1803 · $7,500

This is the classic Day Date, or 'Presidential' as has become its popular name. It comes as a watch only.

Condition: pre-owned/vintage
Dial condition: repainted

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May 25, 2026, 7:51 PM

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1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,950

A 1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne linen dial, featuring an 18K yellow gold 36mm case and president bracelet.

Condition: Excellent
Case size: 36mm diameter
Serial number: 3128,XXX
Dial condition: Excellent tritium champagne linen pie-pan dial

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May 24, 2026, 6:42 PM

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Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Rose Gold Head Door Stop Dial 1973 (Mint)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,850

This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is presented in outstanding original condition, featuring a rose gold 'door stop' dial and a polished case with crisp fluted bezel.

Condition: Mint (approaching like-new)
Case size: 36mm
Year of production: 1973
Movement status: running well and keeping good time

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Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 OEM Ghost Diamond Dial 1976 Very Rare (Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $14,765

This exceptional 1976 Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 showcases the coveted 'ghost' or cappuccino dial with factory-set diamonds. The 36mm yellow gold case displays remarkably thick, sharp lugs that retain their original architectural precision, while the matching yellow gold fluted bezel remains in pristine condition.

Condition: Very Rare (Serviced)
Diameter: 36mm
Year: 1976
Case material: Yellow gold

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