Rolex 1803 Day-Date ‘Alternating Diamond’ in Rose Gold – 1973

19,500

Not your usual 1803. Known by collectors and rarely offered for sale is this Rolex Day-Date with a mat black ‘Alternating Diamonds’ dial. This particular dial design has fetched some incredible auction results in recent years. As the cherry on top, this marvelous dial is housed in a rose gold case, a rarity amongst 1803 models. Scroll down to read more about this piece.

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Description

The original mat black dial features rose gold baton hour markers alternating with 5 diamonds. Original rose gold hand set. The dial shows some aging/blemish most likely caused by humidity. This is a Rolex original factory finish dial without any third parties involved.
An exceptionally handsome dial that pairs perfectly with the off-white weekday and date disc.

The case is thick with both the serial and reference number between the lugs perfectly legible. One tiny nick on the left bottom lug (see macro shot).

The Cal. 1556 is clean and ticks accurately with a frequency of 19.800 oscillations per hour.

Fitted on a later strap, original rose gold plated 70s Rolex buckle.
The watch is accompanied by an embroidery Rolex box.

Additional information

Manufacturer

Rolex

Material

18K Rosé Gold

Dimensions

36mm

Year

1973

Reference

1803

Caliber

Cal. 1556