1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 Silver Sunburst Dial & French Datewheel w/ Papers

C'est la vie

$23,650

OVERVIEW

Being one of the most iconic watches on the planet doesn’t make this example any less rare with its excellent condition, perfect dial, & meticulously kept paperwork. Whoever owned this watch for most of its life was very detail oriented, and kept decades worth of service receipts along with the original guarantee and chronometer certificate. It reminds me of my Dad who kept every single receipt related to his 1998 Honda Accord (which he still owns by the way) including the ones from the auto parts store. That Honda Accord is still immaculate and so is this watch.

CONDITION NOTES

CASE: Excellent honest condition with some wear but sharp as well as a sharp fluted bezel. All gold hallmarks are clear and prominent including the French Hibou import hallmark. Bracelet is in tight excellent condition for being 60 years old

DIAL & HANDS: Perfect silver sunburst dial with all lume plots in tact and excellent matching hands.

MOVEMENT: Running well with good timing, excellent amplitude, and smooth functions.

 

WATCH SPECS

Maker: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803 
Year: 1966
Material: 18k yellow gold
Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Lume: Tritum w/ Zinc Sulfide
Caliber: Rolex, self-winding, caliber 1566
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex 18k yellow gold oyster rivet bracelet with 11 links (up to 7” wrist - more links can be sourced for an extra charge)
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: Original Rolex guarantee, chronometer certificate, & years of service paperwork & service booklets. Correct box can be sourced for an extra charge.