Rolex Day Date*** 1803 Black Dial*** 1966

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ROLEX Vintage Day-Date in 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Ref. 1803, excellent condition, 1966
Serial # 1919XXX
Circa: 1966

DESCRIPTION:
Great condition vintage 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date ‘President’ with black color dial

MOVEMENT:
Caliber 1556, Self-winding mechanical movement SCOC (certified chronometer) with 26 jewels, running well

DIAL:
Mint condition original black dial is in excellent condition and has yellow gold batons with matching hand. Dial is signed 'Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' with 'T Swiss T' at 6 o'clock. Dial has a date aperture at 3 o'clock and day aperture between 11 and 1 o'clock.

CASE:
36mm, great condition crisp 18K sold yellow gold with ‘fluted’ bezel and acrylic glass with loupe for date at 3 o’clock. Rear cover is also excellent with no imperfections or damage. Original screw down 'Twinlock' winding crown. Serial number and reference clearly legible between the lugs: ref ‘1803’ and 1.9M serial.

BRACELET:
Black Suede strap with original Rolex gold plated buckle.

MANUFACTURER: Rolex

NOTES:
The Day Date ‘President’ is one of the most iconic Rolexes and has a truly rich history. Introduced in the mid 1950’s, the Day Date quickly became popular and a symbol of success. It become even more famous in the 1960’s and known as the ‘President’s wristwatch’ following an ad campaign in the United States by Rolex as well as rumors that this was the wristwatch of choice for American presidents such as Roosevelt. We have seen that it was the choice of gift from Marilyn to Kennedy, with an inscription on the case back and we have often seen it in photos of Lyndon Johnson. The size of 36mm in diameter, the shape of the Oyster case and the cyclops that magnifies the date window by 2.5 times are the hallmarks of Rolex models. The Day Date is still the king of vintage watches as it offers a story, a reliable automatic movement and both the day and date.

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