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Day-Date 1803

REFERENCE1803 Arab

The details behind the design.

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Movement
Automatic
Calibre
1556
Introduced
1969/1
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From the Superwatchman archive. A reference record, not an offer for sale.

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About this watch.

The 1803 pictured here features an unusual textured dial with Hindi / Arabian numerals, which is matched by the day and date wheels. Its case and bracelet are 18k yellow gold. It was manufactured around 1969. It was auctioned by Christies in 2013.

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THE DETAILS

Specifications.

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Day-Date 36
Reference
1803 Arab
Introduced
1969/1
Limited edition
No
Crystal
Plexi
Case back
Closed
Case shape
Round
Dial colour
Silver
Frequency
19800 bph
Indexes
Arabic Numerals
Hands
Stick
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
1556

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