Rolex 18ct Gold Day-Date Ref. 1803 Watch
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Rolex Ref. 1803, an attractive 18ct gold wristwatch with centre seconds, day, date with gilt dial and bracelet, circa 1960's, Manufacturer: Rolex, year: circa 1960, reference no: 1803, movement no: Dd 96976, case no: 785'526, model name: day-date, material: 18ct yellow gold, calibre: automatic, cal. 1555, Bracelet/Strap: 18ct yellow gold Rolex President bracelet, max length 170 mm, Clasp/Buckle: 18ct yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp stamped 'F13000', dimensions: 36 mm diameter, signed: case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed, accessories: box, note, Since its introduction in the mid-1950's, the Rolex day-date nicknamed the 'President's' watch remains one of the firm's most prominent models. Produced in different precious metals and dial materials, the day-date is an attractive timepiece accumulating a continuously growing loyal following of watch connoisseurs, the reference was discontinued in 1977 making way for its upgraded ref. 18000 series. The present Rolex day-date ref. 1803 in 18ct gold is a sight to behold for lovers of the coveted model.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Timepiece - In today's usage, the word "clock" is the name given to any instrument used for measuring time, but the word clock is derived from the Celtic word meaning "bell", and traditionally a clock without a bell or chime was known as a timepiece.
- Date Aperture - A date aperture is a cut out section in the face of a watch or clock, displaying the day of the month.
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