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Rolex Day-Date Linen dial Ref. 1803 Dutch Day-Disk

Sometimes we come across watches that we call a grail-piece, and for us this 1803 comes very close. First of all, the 1803 is still, in our opinion, the most classic Day-Date: 36 mm and still with the detailed pie-pan dial. We also love to pair them on a leather strap it wears way more discreet than a full gold version.. We think a Day-Date like this on a nice leather strap is a perfect daily watch: office, events, weekends you can style it with what you like.

Then what makes this watch a grail for us? Of course, we have to look at the dial. Here we find a very clean and sharp linen structure. The linen dial is full of character and structure and gives a different shine in every light. Then, with a sharp eye, you probably already noticed the watch has a Dutch, or Nederlandse, day disk. Of course, you can understand that for us Dutchies this is a rare feature waking up every day and your Rolex telling you the day in Dutch is just a different experience. Dutch day disks are also way more rare than common English or German, for example.

The combination of the linen dial, Dutch day disk, the condition, and the fact that it’s a 1803 classic, elegant, and one of the most prestigious watches Rolex has ever made makes this one, for us, one of the grail watches.

Year

1968
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Brand Rolex
Diameter 36 mm
Model Day-Date
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Reference 1803
Buckle/clasp Original plated buckle
Year of production (circa) 1968
Lug Width 20 mm
Material 18k Yellow gold
Set Content Watch only
Crystal Acrylic
Warranty 2 year (AWCo)
Dial color Silver
Movement Automatic

The president’s watch! The Rolex Day-Date is probably one of the most instantly recognizable watch designs ever made. Being only available in precious metals, it has become synonymous with success and prestige. A watch to celebrate accomplishment.

The Day-Date was launched in 1956 as the Ref. 6510 and Ref. 6511. It was the first watch to display the day of the week as well as the date, hence the name. It was updated to the Ref. 6611, adding Superlative Chronometer certification to the mix. The 6611 is the only Day-Date ever to be made in steel, but only 6 pieces are known to exist.

And then from 1959 until the late 1970’s, we see the most popular vintage Day-Date: the 1800 series. This is the archetypal Day-Date we all know and love. Lyndon B. Johnson was spotted wearing one in 1965, putting the nickname President’s watch firmly in the collective memory.

A 1977 update saw the introduction of a quickset date, in the new 18000 reference series. It wasn’t until 1988 before the 18200 series received a quickset day function, becoming the double quickset.

The Day-Date is available in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Countless dial variations include wood, stone and Stella options. Among the many case/bracelet finishes available, the bark is probably best known, resembling the irregular pattern of tree bark. The Day-Date is one of the few Rolex lines with factory gem-set bezels and dials as an option.

The Day-Date is an icon in pop-culture. It wasn’t just American presidents like Johnson and Kennedy who put it on the map. From Tony Soprano to Tupac Shakur, from Warren Buffett to Jennifer Aniston, they were all spotted wearing Day-Dates. Are you next?

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