Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 36 ref 1803 (1972) is one of the defining vintage Presidential watches and a reference that helped cement the Day-Date’s reputation as Rolex’s flagship dress model throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Made entirely in yellow gold and paired here with the iconic President bracelet, the ref. 1803 delivers the classic look most collectors imagine when they think of a vintage Rolex President. From world leaders and executives to celebrities, the Day-Date has long been associated with status and success, but references like this also stand out for their distinctly vintage details. One of the most iconic features of these early 4-digit Day-Date models is the “Pie Pan” dial. The nickname comes from the dial’s sloped outer edge, which angles downward toward the hour markers much like an upside-down pie pan. Rolex used this dial style throughout much of the mid-century era, and today it’s still one of the details collectors specifically seek out on vintage Day-Dates. On this example, the champagne Pie Pan dial has aged beautifully, with Tritium lume plots developing a warm golden patina that complements the yellow gold case and bracelet exceptionally well. The result is a watch with the kind of vintage character and warmth that newer Day-Date models simply can’t replicate. Shop Rolex Day-Date 36 Collection