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] Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 Yellow Gold 18K Champagne Dial 1968

Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 Yellow Gold 18K Champagne Dial 1968

Rolex - 1803 · $8,000
A vintage Rolex Day-Date 1803 in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial, presented on a new green suede leather strap.

  • Condition: very nice overall condition, polished case with sharp lugs and strong definition
  • Size: 36mm diameter
  • Year: 1968
  • Serial number: 2.5 million range
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Dec 23, 2025, 4:21 AM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Silver Dial 1974 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Silver Dial 1974 (Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $8,150
A Rolex Day-Date 36 in 18K yellow gold with a silver dial and fluted bezel, produced around 1974.

  • Condition: Very good overall condition
  • Size: 36mm diameter
  • Case number: 4.1 million serial number (produced around 1974)
  • Movement service date: January 2025
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Dec 23, 2025, 4:18 AM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold 18K Head Black Glossy Swiss Only Door Stop Index 1974

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold 18K Head Black Glossy Swiss Only Door Stop Index 1974

Rolex - 1803 · $9,500
A remarkable example of the Rolex Day-Date 1803 presented with a sharp lug profile and crisp bezel. The black glossy dial is in excellent condition featuring preserved tritium plots and aged tritium hands.

  • Condition: Excellent, all original condition with attractive aging and light oxidation
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Year made: 1974
  • Movement serviced: October 2025, professionally serviced with precision and pressure tested to 3ATM (30m)
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Dec 22, 2025, 2:24 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
This highly collectible Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 features a rare period-correct dark grey pie pan dial in near-mint condition, paired with a vintage leather strap.

  • Condition: outstanding condition, minimal prior polishing
  • Dial type: period-correct pie pan dark grey dial
  • Serial number: 3.7 million
  • Production year: 1973
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[WTS] 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Matte Champagne Dial | Box and Papers

1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Matte Champagne Dial | Box and Papers

Rolex - 1803 · $18,950
A 1972 Rolex Day-Date with a Matte Champagne dial and 18K yellow gold case, featuring a triitum minute track dial and 19-link president bracelet.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Bracelet links: 19 links
  • Serial number: 3,037,XXX
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Dec 17, 2025, 2:58 PM
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[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Silver Dial 1974 (Serviced)

Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Head Silver Dial 1974 (Serviced)

Rolex - 1803 · $8,150
a Rolex Day-Date 36 in 18K yellow gold with a silver dial, produced around 1974.

  • Condition: Very good overall condition, with some age-related patina on the dial
  • Size: 36mm diameter
  • Year: 1974
  • Water Resistance: 30m (3ATM)
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[WTS] 1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Unpolished

1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial | Unpolished

Rolex - 1803 · $10,250
A 1976 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial, unpolished case, and brown leather strap.

  • Condition: Excellent
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Serial number: 4,017,XXX
  • Dial color: Champagne
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Dec 13, 2025, 3:29 PM
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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 dial and crisp fluted bezel, presented in excellent condition.

  • Condition: Outstanding condition, with minimal prior polishing and near-mint dial
  • Year: 1973
  • Size: 36mm
  • Movement serviced: Yes, professionally serviced in November 2025 by a Rolex-trained watchmaker
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Dec 13, 2025, 2:07 PM
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1976 Rolex 1803 18k Yellow Gold Matte Black Dial Day-Date

1976 Rolex 1803 18k Yellow Gold Matte Black Dial Day-Date

Rolex - 1803 · $15,970
This 1976 Rolex 1803 features a 36mm 18k yellow gold case and a matte black dial with gold appliques. It is paired with an 18k yellow gold President bracelet.

  • Year: 1976
  • Case diameter: 36mm
  • Bracelet type: President
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