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
- 50
Current Listings
1968 Rolex 1803 Day-Date 18k Rose Gold Sundust Rose Sigma Dial Portuguese Day Wheel
This 1968 Rolex Day-Date features a rose gold case with a fluted bezel, mounted on an unworn Asphalt Gray leather strap. The watch boasts a rose sunburst 'Sigma' dial with tritium-coated hands and a magnified date window.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition
- Case size: 36mm
- Diameter: 36mm diameter
- Serial number: 1,783,xxx
1972 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 1803 No lume Linen Sigma Dial
The watch features a thick and even 18k yellow gold case with an excellent fluted bezel, a no lume linen sigma dial with black top beveled markers, and a 22 link 18K yellow gold President bracelet.
- Condition: Excellent
- Serial Number: 3128XXX
- Bracelet Length: 17.2 cm / 6.77"
- Bezel Material: 18k yellow gold
1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Champagne Dial
A 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 with a champagne dial, featuring an 18K yellow gold 36mm case and a president bracelet.
- Condition: Excellent
- Case size: 36mm
- Bracelet type: President
- Material: 18K yellow gold
1962 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 | Silver Dial | Sword Hands
This 1962 Rolex Day-Date features an 18k yellow gold case, silver non-lume dial with sword hands, and a Molequin strap with gold hardware. The watch has very light signs of wear.
- Condition: Excellent condition
- Case material: 18k yellow gold
- Serial number: 748,XXX
![[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Onyx Dial 1979 (Serviced)](https://preview.redd.it/e7up1f56wl8g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=b76eb415e6a8eb7e3031adbf4311ae5bd9191006)
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Onyx Dial 1979 (Serviced)
This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 in yellow gold is presented in very attractive condition and offers a refined take on one of the brand’s most recognized models.
- Condition: Very attractive condition with evidence of a past polish, yet remains well defined and balanced.
- Diameter: 36mm
- Year: 1979
- Movement: Serviced in December 2025, running properly, and pressure tested to 3 ATM (30 meters)
![[WTS] 1987 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Blue Vignette Dial | Box and Papers](https://preview.redd.it/yh3rrotslt7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=23694fe678c204692c80b55a92c2f91a48d5dcc3)
1987 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 | Blue Vignette Dial | Box and Papers
A 1987 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 features a 36mm 18K yellow gold case with a blue vignette dial, which has aged to an attractive cream color. The watch comes with an 18k yellow gold president bracelet and is accompanied by inner and outer boxes.
- Condition: Excellent
- Case size: 36mm diameter
- Serial number: 9,432,XXX
![[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 18038 R - 1987 18K Yellow Gold w/ aftermarket Presidential Dial](https://preview.redd.it/vg43vt3t827g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=eb74d5cdb7f1947dcb7db0a0baf916f85218d663)
Rolex Day-Date 18038 R - 1987 18K Yellow Gold w/ aftermarket Presidential Dial
1987 Rolex Day-Date in 18K yellow gold with aftermarket Presidential dial and calendar, serviced three times.
- Condition: good condition with some scratching throughout and a new gasket needed
- Year: 1987
- Material: 18K yellow gold
- Diameter: 36mm
![[WTS] Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Onyx Dial 1979 (Serviced)](https://preview.redd.it/jrjlvmcis07g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=45fee18afee104af30ab2c7675686dd0a268d105)
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Aftermarket Onyx Dial 1979 (Serviced)
This Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 in yellow gold presents a refined take on one of the brand’s most recognized models, featuring an aftermarket onyx dial and a genuine vintage Rolex lizard leather strap.
- Condition: Very attractive condition, evidence of past polish
- Size: 36mm diameter
- Year: 1979
- Dial: aftermarket onyx dial
1979 Rolex 18K YG Day-Date 18038 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial
A 1979 Rolex Day-Date 18K yellow gold watch featuring a blue vignette diamond dial and fluted bezel. The case, bezel, and bracelet are in excellent condition with only light signs of use.
- Condition: Excellent with some light wear for its age
- Serial Number: 6262XXX
- Case Size: 40mm diameter
- Bracelet Length: 22 links