Introduced in 1956, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date was the first waterproof, self-winding chronometer wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. Available exclusively in precious metals such as 18k gold or platinum, it has served as the flagship of the Rolex catalogue for nearly 70 years.

We find something timeless about a classic-sized Day-Date, whether worn on leather or on a bracelet—always a solid choice.

This example features a lovely pie-pan style matte white Buckley dial, named after legendary New York dealer John Buckley, who is known for his fondness for these dials. The 36mm yellow gold case remains robust, with a nicely defined 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.

The dial is in fantastic condition, with crisp black text, Roman numerals, and matching black hands, complemented by a beautiful yellow-toned patina. The day disc is in Italian.

This fine dress watch is paired with a beautiful Bulang & Sons strap, and the slow-set movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

We always have a good selection of Day-Dates, so get in touch and we will help you find your dream example.

Specifications:

Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803
36mm 18K yellow gold case, plexi glass
Yellow gold fluted bezel
Serial 517xxxx dating to 1977
Matte finish white Buckley dial with matching black hands
Italian day disc
Bulang and Sons leather strap
Fully serviced by our watchmaker
One-year mechanical warranty
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Rolex Day-Date 1803 White Buckley Dial in 18k Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 1803 White Buckley Dial in 18k Yellow Gold

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