~~~guys need help on value~~~

[Xelor Collector]

I got this from my grandfather and have no clue on the value. Any help would be appreciated.
I am sorting out alot of his stuff right now and dont have access to the model number. Its at my fathers.

Sorry the pics were taken from a cell phone.

Thanks for your time!

[DrLindaPhD]

Wow. This looks just like the 18kt yellow gold Day-date chronometer with silvered dial in my Rolex book (looks white but has a silver shimmer) applied baton markers, sector, and aperture for the day and date. Luminous baton hands. Rolex President bracelet with concealed clasp. Possible Model 1803 from around 1972 (per book - page 282 The Best of Rolex Watches). The value for the one in the book from 2006 was $7000 to $7500 but gold has gone up a lot and so this (with gold value) will probably be at least $1,000 higher but that is taking into consideration that it works. See what others have to say. Picture is not clear and I can't even read the dial but it looks like what I said. I do believe this is also known as the Day-Date President (based on the bracelet).

[Kiwinz]

Sorry to sound negative, but could You post some sharper pics.

A few things look a bit wonky, unaligned and too long on this 1803

Bracelet seems to be all polished too.

[joe100]

I have to echo Kiwinz, the background is in focus but the watch isn't.

[MonBK]

Based on these pictures alone (date window, bracelet links) I put it in the fake category.

[Xelor Collector]

Guys I appreciate the input I'm a newbie here. I'll get some better pics of it next month when I pick it up. My grandfather was pretty well off and my mom said she seemed to have thought her mom bought it for him at a Rolex dealer in Madison Wisconsin. If its a fake Rolex I'd be pretty surprised. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[toph]

Originally Posted by Xelor Collector

Guys I appreciate the input I'm a newbie here. I can assure you its not fake. My mom said her mother paid a pretty penny for it brand new at a Rolex dealer in Madison Wisconsin where they live. I dont doubt that it has been polished at some point but its real. They were pretty well off and would never buy something second hand or used. I just dont know what model it is. I'll get some better pics of it next month when I pick it up. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

It is not fake depending on bracelet condition and how it is running 6-8k
Cheers

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by toph

It is not fake depending on bracelet condition and how it is running 6-8k
Cheers

Bracelet condition, you're kidding right?

[TimeToGo]

Need better pictures...

The baton at the 6 o'clock does not seem centered.

[mdw3]

Perfectly authentic Rolex 1803 Day-Date on original "outside clasp" President band. I would guess c. 1970 or so, possibly a little earlier. Watch has seen some life, a bit stretched and polished, but not too terrible. Current true value is in the $6500-7000 range.

Michael

[toph]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Bracelet condition, you're kidding right?

Well the bracelet looks pretty stretched is what I was really saying. If it is useable and in passable condition that adds good value to the watch as a whole. That is up to any potential valuer with watch in hand to decide.
So no I wasn't kidding

[ralpie]

Any new pics of this? Would love to hear an update.

[springer]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Based on these pictures alone (date window, bracelet links) I put it in the fake category.

It isn't fake!!!!!!!! Come on Mon!

[springer]

Although not very knowledgeable on Day Dates, it does have the dial with the larger baton markers at the six and nine spots. Nice vintage Rolex.

[kooltzar]

Looks allright to me. Band with a lot of stretch and no hidden clasp will reduce value, as well as the probably long not performed service. Would need to see the stamps/hallmarks. First guess of value around +- 6000 USD.

[crowncollection]

watch looks ok, nice older style applied baton markers, likely an older 1803,the band looks very stretched has a non concealed clasp, you had an option at the time, a concelaled clasp was much more expensive, it needs the Micheal Young spa treatment, and to be refinsihed in the correct brush and polish finish. Value is approx $6000 when serviced and the band sorted out.

[Beaumont Miller II]

Originally Posted by mdw3

perfectly authentic rolex 1803 day-date on original "outside clasp" president band. I would guess c. 1970 or so, possibly a little earlier. Watch has seen some life, a bit stretched and polished, but not too terrible. Current true value is in the $6500-7000 range.

Michael

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[TempoKing]

This Day-Date is not fake
Regular period 1803 with step dial and visiblle buckle

Value (?)... as is $5300, with a tight bracelet 5800
To fix the bracelet you need around 600 dollars worth of labor
Plus a 200 for service plus possibly a crown and tube 150
maybe a new acrylic crystal 60 thats with a watchmaker
who is not greedy - a greedy one will ask $2500.

Service at the official Rolex factory service center RSC will take a month
and will cost around 780 if the above parts are needed - excluding
gold-smith work for the bracelet.
You will get a Rolex warranty for two years and all the bells & whistles
of the service