Rolex Day-Date 1803 Buckley
Description
This is the Rolex Day-Date 1803 Buckley. Within the Rolex line, the Day-Date is often the model that is associated with the highest level of prestige. Introduced in 1956, it was the first timepiece to display both the day and the date on the dial. As a kicker, this one has a unique Buckley dial. This dial variant has painted rather than printed indices and the ones in good condition are relatively scarce in supply. The beloved Buckley nickname was bestowed on this variant by collectors. It was named after John Buckley, a vintage jeweller in New York who was a proponent of these unique painted on dials which were less popular at that time. Given the uncommon nature of the Buckley variant, it’s little wonder that they have become one of the more collectible Rolex variants today. Vintage Day-Dates have recently increased drastically in demand with the understanding that condition and rarity is key.
Condition
This Rolex 1803 Buckley is in very good vintage condition. The case appears to have been lightly polished before but the lugs remain thick and even. The serial and reference are still very visible between the lugs. The dial is clean with no flaws and the tritium plots are full and intact. This timepiece also comes accompanied with its original punched papers that are unnamed and undated, as well as a Rolex service sheet with the corresponding serial dated 1984.
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1803
Case Size 36
Movement Automatic
Case material Yellow Gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1966
Condition Very Good
Accessories Original Papers
Limited No. Discontinued
All Prices in USD
Worldwide Shipping Available via Fedex Insured
Description
This is the Rolex Day-Date 1803 Buckley. Within the Rolex line, the Day-Date is often the model that is associated with the highest level of prestige. Introduced in 1956, it was the first timepiece to display both the day and the date on the dial. As a kicker, this one has a unique Buckley dial. This dial variant has painted rather than printed indices and the ones in good condition are relatively scarce in supply. The beloved Buckley nickname was bestowed on this variant by collectors. It was named after John Buckley, a vintage jeweller in New York who was a proponent of these unique painted on dials which were less popular at that time. Given the uncommon nature of the Buckley variant, it’s little wonder that they have become one of the more collectible Rolex variants today. Vintage Day-Dates have recently increased drastically in demand with the understanding that condition and rarity is key.
Condition
This Rolex 1803 Buckley is in very good vintage condition. The case appears to have been lightly polished before but the lugs remain thick and even. The serial and reference are still very visible between the lugs. The dial is clean with no flaws and the tritium plots are full and intact. This timepiece also comes accompanied with its original punched papers that are unnamed and undated, as well as a Rolex service sheet with the corresponding serial dated 1984.
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1803
Case Size 36
Movement Automatic
Case material Yellow Gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1966
Condition Very Good
Accessories Original Papers
Limited No. Discontinued
All Prices in USD
Worldwide Shipping Available via Fedex Insured
Description
This is the Rolex Day-Date 1803 Buckley. Within the Rolex line, the Day-Date is often the model that is associated with the highest level of prestige. Introduced in 1956, it was the first timepiece to display both the day and the date on the dial. As a kicker, this one has a unique Buckley dial. This dial variant has painted rather than printed indices and the ones in good condition are relatively scarce in supply. The beloved Buckley nickname was bestowed on this variant by collectors. It was named after John Buckley, a vintage jeweller in New York who was a proponent of these unique painted on dials which were less popular at that time. Given the uncommon nature of the Buckley variant, it’s little wonder that they have become one of the more collectible Rolex variants today. Vintage Day-Dates have recently increased drastically in demand with the understanding that condition and rarity is key.
Condition
This Rolex 1803 Buckley is in very good vintage condition. The case appears to have been lightly polished before but the lugs remain thick and even. The serial and reference are still very visible between the lugs. The dial is clean with no flaws and the tritium plots are full and intact. This timepiece also comes accompanied with its original punched papers that are unnamed and undated, as well as a Rolex service sheet with the corresponding serial dated 1984.
Specifications
Brand Rolex
Model Day-Date
Reference 1803
Case Size 36
Movement Automatic
Case material Yellow Gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year 1966
Condition Very Good
Accessories Original Papers
Limited No. Discontinued
All Prices in USD
Worldwide Shipping Available via Fedex Insured