Rolex Day-Date 36 Day-Date 1803

Reference 1803

Rolex Day-Date 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
50

Current Listings

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

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

Rolex - 1803 · $18,250
This 1974 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features an 18K yellow gold case with a tritium champagne pie-pan dial and a president bracelet.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case Size: 36mm
  • Bracelet Links: 21 link
  • Serial Number: 3,680,XXX
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Apr 17, 2026, 12:46 PM
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[WTS] 1963 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Sword Hands

1963 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Sword Hands

Rolex - 1803 · $10,550
A 1963 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 featuring a champagne dial and sword hands, available for sale.

  • Condition: Excellent, with some light signs of wear
  • Case material: 18k yellow gold
  • Serial number: 948,XXX
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Apr 15, 2026, 12:55 PM
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[WTS] 1964 Rolex Day-Date 1803 with Door Stop Dial and Sword Hands

1964 Rolex Day-Date 1803 with Door Stop Dial and Sword Hands

Rolex - 1803 · $8,750
An early reference 1803 yellow gold Day-Date with the seldom seen pie-pan door stop dial and lumed sword hands.

  • Condition: fantastic vintage condition
  • Diameter: 36mm
  • Serial number: 1.01m
  • Bracelet type: straps made from J&FJ Baker’s Russian Calf leather
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Apr 13, 2026, 3:16 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,950
This rare Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features a yellow gold head and an original factory diamond dial in mint condition, presented as all-original configuration with honest signs of wear consistent with age.

  • Condition: Very good overall condition with honest signs of wear consistent with age
  • Year: 1977
  • Size: 36mm
  • Movement service date: January 2026
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[WTS] 1973 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

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 a 19 link president bracelet.

  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Case Size: 36mm diameter
  • Bracelet Links: 19 links
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Apr 12, 2026, 4:13 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Non-Lume Dial

Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Non-Lume Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $10,550
This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features a 18k yellow gold 36mm service case with strong lugs and minimal signs of wear, a non-lume champagne dial, and is fitted on a green pebble leather strap.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Serial number: T,211,XXX
  • Dial color: Champagne non-lume
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Apr 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
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[WTS] 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Linen Dial

Rolex - 1803 · $18,550
This 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features a champagne linen pie-pan dial with black enamel markers, housed in an 18K yellow gold 36mm case with thick lugs.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Diameter: 40mm bezel
  • Bracelet length: 22 links
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Apr 8, 2026, 10:45 AM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Very Rare Dark Grey Dial 1973 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Very Rare Dark Grey Dial 1973 (Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $11,400
A highly collectible Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a rare dark grey pie pan dial, presented in outstanding condition.

  • Condition: Outstanding condition with minimal prior polishing and near-mint dial preservation
  • Diameter: 36mm
  • Year: 1973
  • Movement serviced: yes
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Apr 6, 2026, 12:08 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Head 18K Factory Diamond Dial 1977 (Service Papers/Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $10,950
  • Condition: Very good overall condition
  • Case Size: 36mm
  • Year: 1977
  • Diameter: 40mm
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Apr 5, 2026, 1:35 PM
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