Make: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803
Year: 1974
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Rolex box, Watch Register Certificate
Case: 36mm Yellow gold Oyster case
Dial: Champagne, Rolex set diamonds & baguettes ‘Factory’
Bracelet/Strap: Custom green leather strap and Rolex gold buckle
Condition: Excellent vintage
Serviced: 2025
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The President’s Watch in Its Purest Vintage Form
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Day-Date is one of the most prestigious watches ever created.
Introduced in 1956, it became the world’s first wristwatch to display both the full day of the week and the date. Crafted exclusively in precious metals, it quickly established itself as Rolex’s flagship model, earning the nickname “The President” after becoming associated with world leaders, heads of state and influential figures across business and culture.
Reference 1803 is perhaps the most iconic vintage Day-Date of them all.
Produced throughout the golden era of Rolex, it represents everything collectors admire about vintage Day-Dates. Elegant proportions, beautifully sculpted fluted bezel and a warmth that modern watches simply cannot replicate.
This example, dating to 1974, elevates that story further with its factory Rolex diamond dial and exceptional state of preservation.
Why You’ll Love It
● Factory Rolex diamond dial, one of the most desirable configurations of the Day-Date
● Crisp, well preserved hallmarks, a true indicator of exceptional originality
● Beautiful champagne dial that perfectly complements the yellow gold case
● Recently serviced and ready to be enjoyed immediately
● Presented on a new Rolex green custom made leather strap
● A wonderfully preserved vintage example that has clearly been cherished throughout its life
● Outstanding value for an all gold Rolex icon with factory diamond dial
The condition is simply outstanding.
The sharp hallmarks remain beautifully defined, something collectors look for immediately when assessing a vintage gold Rolex. They tell the story of a watch that has escaped excessive polishing and retained the integrity of its original case.
The factory diamond dial adds another level of exclusivity. Unlike aftermarket gem setting, this dial left Rolex exactly as you see it today, combining understated luxury with genuine collector appeal.
Finished on a bespoke Rolex green leather strap, the watch has an elegant, contemporary look while retaining every bit of its vintage charm.
Iconic Status
The watch worn by presidents, pioneers and icons.
The Rolex Day-Date has long been recognised as Rolex’s ultimate expression of success.
Over the decades it has appeared on the wrists of figures such as Lyndon B. Johnson, helping earn its enduring “President” nickname, while leaders, entrepreneurs and cultural icons have continued to choose the Day-Date as a symbol of achievement.
Unlike many luxury watches, the Day-Date has never needed to reinvent itself. Its design has remained remarkably consistent for nearly seventy years because Rolex perfected the formula from the beginning.
Reference 1803 represents that philosophy at its very best. A watch from an era when craftsmanship, proportion and timeless elegance mattered above all else.
Today, examples preserved to this standard have become increasingly difficult to find, making watches like this far more than simply vintage Rolexes. They are pieces of horological history.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 from 1974 is offered with its original Rolex box, Watch Register certificate and a recent service. It features a factory Rolex diamond champagne dial, beautifully crisp hallmarks and is presented in phenomenal vintage condition on a new custom made Rolex green leather strap.
Price £8,750.
● All major debit and credit cards accepted securely via our website
● Bank transfers
● Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
● Secure email payment links
● Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
● In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
● Book a private appointment via our website
A beautifully preserved vintage Day-Date that represents one of Rolex’s greatest ever creations.
Make: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 1803
Year: 1974
Movement: Automatic calibre
Box and papers: Rolex box, Watch Register Certificate
Case: 36mm Yellow gold Oyster case
Dial: Champagne, Rolex set diamonds & baguettes ‘Factory’
Bracelet/Strap: Custom green leather strap and Rolex gold buckle
Condition: Excellent vintage
Serviced: 2025
Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty
The President’s Watch in Its Purest Vintage Form
The Iconic Legacy
The Rolex Day-Date is one of the most prestigious watches ever created.
Introduced in 1956, it became the world’s first wristwatch to display both the full day of the week and the date. Crafted exclusively in precious metals, it quickly established itself as Rolex’s flagship model, earning the nickname “The President” after becoming associated with world leaders, heads of state and influential figures across business and culture.
Reference 1803 is perhaps the most iconic vintage Day-Date of them all.
Produced throughout the golden era of Rolex, it represents everything collectors admire about vintage Day-Dates. Elegant proportions, beautifully sculpted fluted bezel and a warmth that modern watches simply cannot replicate.
This example, dating to 1974, elevates that story further with its factory Rolex diamond dial and exceptional state of preservation.
Why You’ll Love It
● Factory Rolex diamond dial, one of the most desirable configurations of the Day-Date
● Crisp, well preserved hallmarks, a true indicator of exceptional originality
● Beautiful champagne dial that perfectly complements the yellow gold case
● Recently serviced and ready to be enjoyed immediately
● Presented on a new Rolex green custom made leather strap
● A wonderfully preserved vintage example that has clearly been cherished throughout its life
● Outstanding value for an all gold Rolex icon with factory diamond dial
The condition is simply outstanding.
The sharp hallmarks remain beautifully defined, something collectors look for immediately when assessing a vintage gold Rolex. They tell the story of a watch that has escaped excessive polishing and retained the integrity of its original case.
The factory diamond dial adds another level of exclusivity. Unlike aftermarket gem setting, this dial left Rolex exactly as you see it today, combining understated luxury with genuine collector appeal.
Finished on a bespoke Rolex green leather strap, the watch has an elegant, contemporary look while retaining every bit of its vintage charm.
Iconic Status
The watch worn by presidents, pioneers and icons.
The Rolex Day-Date has long been recognised as Rolex’s ultimate expression of success.
Over the decades it has appeared on the wrists of figures such as Lyndon B. Johnson, helping earn its enduring “President” nickname, while leaders, entrepreneurs and cultural icons have continued to choose the Day-Date as a symbol of achievement.
Unlike many luxury watches, the Day-Date has never needed to reinvent itself. Its design has remained remarkably consistent for nearly seventy years because Rolex perfected the formula from the beginning.
Reference 1803 represents that philosophy at its very best. A watch from an era when craftsmanship, proportion and timeless elegance mattered above all else.
Today, examples preserved to this standard have become increasingly difficult to find, making watches like this far more than simply vintage Rolexes. They are pieces of horological history.
Ready to Make It Yours?
Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.
This Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 from 1974 is offered with its original Rolex box, Watch Register certificate and a recent service. It features a factory Rolex diamond champagne dial, beautifully crisp hallmarks and is presented in phenomenal vintage condition on a new custom made Rolex green leather strap.
Price £8,750.
● All major debit and credit cards accepted securely via our website
● Bank transfers
● Cash payments welcomed by arrangement
● Secure email payment links
● Apple Pay and all major debit and credit cards accepted in store
● In person card payments available in store and by private appointment
● Book a private appointment via our website
A beautifully preserved vintage Day-Date that represents one of Rolex’s greatest ever creations.
