Rolex Day-Date 1803 Blue Minute Tracker dial
One of the most versatile vintage Rolex, the Day-Date offers a different aesthetics comapred to some of the more robust and sporty models Rolex have on offer. At 36mm the 1803 Day-Date is the perfect size for both men and women, with this particular example in a beautiful rare sunburst blue dial that have turned slightly purple that sets it apart from the more typical champagne or gold dials.
One of the most versatile vintage Rolex, the Day-Date offers a different aesthetics comapred to some of the more robust and sporty models Rolex have on offer. At 36mm the 1803 Day-Date is the perfect size for both men and women, with this particular example in a beautiful rare sunburst blue dial that have turned slightly purple that sets it apart from the more typical champagne or gold dials.
One of the most versatile vintage Rolex, the Day-Date offers a different aesthetics comapred to some of the more robust and sporty models Rolex have on offer. At 36mm the 1803 Day-Date is the perfect size for both men and women, with this particular example in a beautiful rare sunburst blue dial that have turned slightly purple that sets it apart from the more typical champagne or gold dials.
Technical Data:
Maker: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803
Year: 1973
Condition: 8.5/10
Material: Yellow gold
Dimensions: 36mm diameter
Crystal: Plexiglass
Dial: Blue
Bezel: Yellow gold
Caliber: 1556
Bracelet/Strap: Custom grey suede leather strap with aftermarket buckle.
Box/Papers: Watch only
Condition:
The watch is in fantastic condition with normal wear. The case retains its original form with thick and strong lugs the shows minor polishing throughout. The bezel is sharp and shows slight patina in a beautiful darker hue. The watch is fitted with a domed plexiglass crystal and Portuguese day disk. Watch is in normal working order.
Our Thoughts:
Day-Date is one of the most iconic Rolex in their history and it represents a different facade of Rolex that is not just sports watch. This particular example from the 1990s might not yet be classified as a vintage piece, the watch retains the original case design from the 1950s with the brushed lugs to give the watch a well balance aesthetics.
This particular example has a beautiful combination of a blue minute tracker dial and Portuguese day disk, which really elevates the overall aesthetics of the watch. Whilst colour combinations and aesthetics is different for everyone, this type of dial is extremely rare, especially in this condition, the added colours breaks up the gold all whilst keeping the iconic Day-Date design. All original to the watch, the piece is one that is both wearable and collectible.
