Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 – Quintessential Rolex with a White Gold Diamond Twist

The Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 is one of the most iconic and sought-after vintage Rolex references ever made. Introduced in the 1960s, it perfectly embodies the combination of prestige, reliability, and timeless design that made the Day-Date the watch of presidents, leaders, and collectors alike.

This 1970 example is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a flawless silver sunburst diamond pie-pan dial, one of the rarest dial configurations of the reference. The cool tone of the dial pairs beautifully with the white gold case.

Powered by the robust and respected Rolex Cal. 1556 automatic movement, this Day-Date offers everything a great vintage Rolex should: elegance, usability, and enduring mechanical excellence.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver pie pan dial in flawless condition
• original hands and Rolex crown
• the original lume on the dial
• hands have been relumed in the past
  
• small spot in the middle of the dial under the hands
• 10 factory diamond indexes
• day wheel is in English language

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
• stainless steel GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
• 3- body 18k white gold (Genex SA) case with screw-down case back
  
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) 12.9 mm thick
• year: 1970
• reference: 1803
• total weight: 64 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1556
• 26 jewels, 19800 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
  
• professionally serviced 06/2026
• +2 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1701