Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date ref 1803 (1969). Introduced in 1956, the Day-Date was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the fully spelled-out day of the week, instantly positioning it as Rolex’s flagship model. It’s made exclusively in precious metals, so the collection quickly became closely associated with world leaders, executives, and influential figures throughout the decades. Its nickname, the “Rolex Presidential,” comes from the now-famous President bracelet introduced alongside the model and its long-standing connection to U.S. presidents and other prominent wearers. This vintage ref. 1803 captures the classic character that made early Day-Date references so desirable among collectors. The acrylic crystal gives the watch a softer, more vintage appearance than modern sapphire-equipped Day-Dates, while the champagne Pie Pan dial adds another highly sought-after detail from the era with its distinctive angled outer edge. Shop Rolex Day-Date 36 Collection