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supremerolex · 6 August 2019, 01:42 AM

Question - does anyone daily an 1803 DayDate?

I find having the day and date complication is very useful for international travel, but I don’t know if an 1803 can take the daily beating.

offrdmania · 6 August 2019, 02:07 AM

I struggled with the idea for quite a while. My 18038 is not my daily but I have come to add it into my weekly rotation. I posted a question about it when I was struggling and there were many who stated that they wear their day/dates on a daily basis. I guess it comes down to how comfortable you are wearing it every day and what your travel situation looks like. I think I would avoid wearing it to parts of the world that are known for Rolex thefts.

SunTzu · 6 August 2019, 03:24 AM

Why can't it be worn every day? Wasn't the watch built to be worn every day? If it's serviced, why not? I have a 5513 that was worn daily from 1968 to 1984 then 1996 to recently when I added more to my collection.

Mr.Rolex1 · 6 August 2019, 06:05 AM

Yes and it runs splendidly

omitohud · 6 August 2019, 06:44 AM

Jack Nicklaus did it.

I blame it on autoconnect.

77T · 6 August 2019, 07:28 AM

I’m not sure how a DD aids in international travel...but an 1803 can handle daily wear.

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zapokee · 6 August 2019, 10:48 AM

Fine as a daily wearer if you have the right lifestyle to pull it off. Probably not ideal if you're something like a plumber or a bricklayer...

Love the OP's use of "daily" as a verb.

watch-guy.com · 6 August 2019, 11:34 AM

Perfect for every day

Love mine

supremerolex · 6 August 2019, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I’m not sure how a DD aids in international travel...but an 1803 can handle daily wear.

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Flights mess with my internal clock.

I’ve been on trips where I was discombobulated and missed flights.

Phones don’t help when you don’t have service nor WiFi.

sunnyd · 7 August 2019, 02:30 AM

Daily wear is easy with this watch

asb396 · 7 August 2019, 04:29 AM

I wear mine on a brown suede strap which makes it into weekly rotation but cant wear it daily because
1) its one of those rare dial 1803s that i think is irreplaceable
2) i really like being able to shower and swim with my daily

Racer X · 8 August 2019, 01:41 AM

Really, the "correct" answer depends on you. Are you okay with the wear, scratches, and dings that typically come with daily wear? If so, sure, wear it daily. If not, wear it more selectively and wear something else on a daily basis.

daveo5 · 9 August 2019, 10:09 AM

Jack Nicklaus for one. Articles frequently appear showing the true master with his Rolex he bought in early 70’s.

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Verdi · 9 August 2019, 01:19 PM

I am into vintage watches, Rolex and others, and I wear a lot of 40-50yrs old pieces.
I also travel a lot with my watches......4-5 flights per months, all over the world.

Absolutely no problem with having a vintage DD as a daily. They are tough watches.
The only vintage pieces that I might be careful with are the ones with no shock protection but that it is not the case with DD.

Wear it and enjoy it, they are meant to be a daily watch. If I may add, just make sure the watch it is serviced. Over the years I have bought over 30 vintage watches, most of them needed service as people did not want to spend the money servicing them or they did not think it needs one if it is still running.

I am just a little careful when it comes to water, I would not jump in a pool with a vintage watch. Other than that, I take no other precautions.

Dan S · 9 August 2019, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omitohud

Jack Nicklaus did it.

I blame it on autoconnect.

And his watch will be auctioned off for charity in December.
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/jac...could-be-worth

oysterquartz17000 · 9 August 2019, 03:26 PM

Jack Nicklaus's day-date looks pretty good considering it was not worn in rotation. It was his one and only watch.

Vintagewatchguide · 9 August 2019, 10:34 PM

I wear mine almost every day, but rarely on the president bracelet. I think it's the perfect watch, and I (almost) can't live without the Day/date complication anymore. Wore a Cartier for a couple of weeks and screwed up my laundry times twice because I was missing day/date.

ud101 · 9 August 2019, 10:45 PM

Using this dial as a daily beater is a good decision.

RedAggie03 · 10 August 2019, 12:56 AM

Maybe I'll start wearing mine... It's been in the box in the safe for three generations now. hmm....

sillo · 10 August 2019, 01:05 AM

Personally I think it's better as a daily since it's such a PITA to set the non quickset Day-Dates. If you wear it everyday you don't have to worry about that.

zapokee · 10 August 2019, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillo38

Personally I think it's better as a daily since it's such a PITA to set the non quickset Day-Dates.

The five minutes or so it takes to set it is quality time to yourself.

Just spend it planning your day, or do it on the toilet, or watch the news, or rock out to a great song. It's never wasted time for me.

CoinWatchCo · 11 August 2019, 03:34 AM

Daily wear on an 1803 works though keep in mind the bracelet will stretch over time.

miamiclay · 11 August 2019, 05:30 AM

I rotate among 4- and 5- digit DDs, but I’d have no hesitation whatsoever about using one 1803 as a daily. Those movements are time-proven to be very tough - I’ve heard it put as “Anything your arm can take, it can take.” OTOH, I wouldn’t rely on any 1803 to be waterproof absent a pressure test (and even with fresh gaskets and wet pressure test, I doubt I’d SCUBA with it).

6 August 2019, 01:42 AM	#1
supremerolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 58	1803 as a Daily watch Question - does anyone daily an 1803 DayDate? I find having the day and date complication is very useful for international travel, but I don’t know if an 1803 can take the daily beating.

6 August 2019, 02:07 AM	#2
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,867	I struggled with the idea for quite a while. My 18038 is not my daily but I have come to add it into my weekly rotation. I posted a question about it when I was struggling and there were many who stated that they wear their day/dates on a daily basis. I guess it comes down to how comfortable you are wearing it every day and what your travel situation looks like. I think I would avoid wearing it to parts of the world that are known for Rolex thefts. __________________ TRF Member 11738

6 August 2019, 03:24 AM	#3
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Why can't it be worn every day? Wasn't the watch built to be worn every day? If it's serviced, why not? I have a 5513 that was worn daily from 1968 to 1984 then 1996 to recently when I added more to my collection. __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

6 August 2019, 07:28 AM	#6
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,941	I’m not sure how a DD aids in international travel...but an 1803 can handle daily wear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 August 2019, 02:30 AM	#10
sunnyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Watch: me watch you Posts: 459	Daily wear is easy with this watch __________________ 116610LVc 1803 Wideboy 1680 Red MKIV

6 August 2019, 06:05 AM	#4
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Yes and it runs splendidly

6 August 2019, 06:44 AM	#5
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Jack Nicklaus did it. I blame it on autoconnect.

6 August 2019, 10:48 AM	#7
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,354	Fine as a daily wearer if you have the right lifestyle to pull it off. Probably not ideal if you're something like a plumber or a bricklayer... Love the OP's use of "daily" as a verb.

6 August 2019, 11:34 AM	#8
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Perfect for every day Love mine

7 August 2019, 04:29 AM	#11
asb396 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 136	I wear mine on a brown suede strap which makes it into weekly rotation but cant wear it daily because 1) its one of those rare dial 1803s that i think is irreplaceable 2) i really like being able to shower and swim with my daily

8 August 2019, 01:41 AM	#12
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Really, the "correct" answer depends on you. Are you okay with the wear, scratches, and dings that typically come with daily wear? If so, sure, wear it daily. If not, wear it more selectively and wear something else on a daily basis.

9 August 2019, 10:09 AM	#13
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,329	Jack Nicklaus for one. Articles frequently appear showing the true master with his Rolex he bought in early 70’s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

9 August 2019, 01:19 PM	#14
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	I am into vintage watches, Rolex and others, and I wear a lot of 40-50yrs old pieces. I also travel a lot with my watches......4-5 flights per months, all over the world. Absolutely no problem with having a vintage DD as a daily. They are tough watches. The only vintage pieces that I might be careful with are the ones with no shock protection but that it is not the case with DD. Wear it and enjoy it, they are meant to be a daily watch. If I may add, just make sure the watch it is serviced. Over the years I have bought over 30 vintage watches, most of them needed service as people did not want to spend the money servicing them or they did not think it needs one if it is still running. I am just a little careful when it comes to water, I would not jump in a pool with a vintage watch. Other than that, I take no other precautions. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

9 August 2019, 03:26 PM	#16
oysterquartz17000 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: AWOL Watch: Submariner 16803 Posts: 487	Jack Nicklaus's day-date looks pretty good considering it was not worn in rotation. It was his one and only watch.

9 August 2019, 10:34 PM	#17
Vintagewatchguide "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Sweden Posts: 2	I wear mine almost every day, but rarely on the president bracelet. I think it's the perfect watch, and I (almost) can't live without the Day/date complication anymore. Wore a Cartier for a couple of weeks and screwed up my laundry times twice because I was missing day/date.

9 August 2019, 10:45 PM	#18
ud101 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 145	Using this dial as a daily beater is a good decision.

10 August 2019, 12:56 AM	#19
RedAggie03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Houston, TX Watch: Rolex 1803 Pres Posts: 1	Maybe I'll start wearing mine... It's been in the box in the safe for three generations now. hmm....

10 August 2019, 01:05 AM	#20
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Personally I think it's better as a daily since it's such a PITA to set the non quickset Day-Dates. If you wear it everyday you don't have to worry about that. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

11 August 2019, 03:34 AM	#22
CoinWatchCo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Oliver Location: Toronto Ontario Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,871	Daily wear on an 1803 works though keep in mind the bracelet will stretch over time.

11 August 2019, 05:30 AM	#23
miamiclay 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33139/95460 Posts: 1,323	I rotate among 4- and 5- digit DDs, but I’d have no hesitation whatsoever about using one 1803 as a daily. Those movements are time-proven to be very tough - I’ve heard it put as “Anything your arm can take, it can take.” OTOH, I wouldn’t rely on any 1803 to be waterproof absent a pressure test (and even with fresh gaskets and wet pressure test, I doubt I’d SCUBA with it).

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