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Protime007 · 30 May 2012, 04:09 AM

Hi Guys:

I am in the market for an 1803 DD and have one in mind but it has a sapphire crystal. My understanding is that the 1803 was in the days of acrylic crystals but the sapphire change came around the time of the end of their run. Did they also produce 1803's with sapphire or were they all made with acrylic? Thanks in advance! Any thoughts on an 1803 with sapphire?

Kingair · 30 May 2012, 05:33 AM

Saphire glass are on the 18038's . . .

1803's are acrylic

Good luck

HAGOne

Protime007 · 30 May 2012, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the info. The seller assures me that it is an 1803 and not an 18038. I would obviously check before purchase but with the info you just gave to me is it possible that an 1803 could have been later fitted with a sapphire crystal knowing now that as you say it was not originally fitted with one?

Kingair · 30 May 2012, 06:26 AM

Post a pic . . . or better some pics . . .
Makes it a lot easier

HAGone

slcbbrown · 30 May 2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protime007

Thanks for the info. The seller assures me that it is an 1803 and not an 18038. I would obviously check before purchase but with the info you just gave to me is it possible that an 1803 could have been later fitted with a sapphire crystal knowing now that as you say it was not originally fitted with one?

I believe that if it was retrofitted with sapphire, the crystal is probably not a Rolex item. It was very common to "upgrade" watches with sapphire for sale in the pre-owned market. My understanding is that it is not difficult to go back to acrylic, though.

pdoukas · 30 May 2012, 09:05 AM

May be easier to date using the serial number, that way you can cross reference with model/year.

Protime007 · 30 May 2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks guys for having me post the pics. Now that I see them, it looks like acrylic to me and I believe it's the seller's description that is incorrect. Pic attached.

pdoukas · 30 May 2012, 10:50 AM

Plexi

oneillba · 30 May 2012, 11:56 AM

Great looking watch!

SkyKing31 · 30 May 2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protime007

Thanks guys for having me post the pics. Now that I see them, it looks like acrylic to me and I believe it's the seller's description that is incorrect. Pic attached.

Looks like acrylic to me

glocati · 30 May 2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

Looks like acrylic to me

x2

Keeperoftime · 30 May 2012, 10:21 PM

Keep us updated. Interesting piece.

Jimmytsai531122 · 30 May 2012, 11:25 PM

nice and classics, congrats!

30 May 2012, 04:09 AM	#1
Protime007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Boston, MA Watch: Daytona SS Blk Posts: 34	Day Date 1803 w/ Sapphire Crystal? Hi Guys: I am in the market for an 1803 DD and have one in mind but it has a sapphire crystal. My understanding is that the 1803 was in the days of acrylic crystals but the sapphire change came around the time of the end of their run. Did they also produce 1803's with sapphire or were they all made with acrylic? Thanks in advance! Any thoughts on an 1803 with sapphire? __________________ SS Polar Exp II 16570 SS Daytona Blk 116520 TT Sub-C 116613, SS Sub 16610 SS GMT Master IIc 116710N YG DayDate 1803

30 May 2012, 05:48 AM	#3
Protime007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Boston, MA Watch: Daytona SS Blk Posts: 34	Thanks for the info. The seller assures me that it is an 1803 and not an 18038. I would obviously check before purchase but with the info you just gave to me is it possible that an 1803 could have been later fitted with a sapphire crystal knowing now that as you say it was not originally fitted with one? __________________ SS Polar Exp II 16570 SS Daytona Blk 116520 TT Sub-C 116613, SS Sub 16610 SS GMT Master IIc 116710N YG DayDate 1803

30 May 2012, 11:56 AM	#9
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Great looking watch! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

30 May 2012, 10:21 PM	#12
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Keep us updated. Interesting piece. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

30 May 2012, 05:33 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Saphire glass are on the 18038's . . . 1803's are acrylic Good luck HAGOne

30 May 2012, 06:26 AM	#4
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Post a pic . . . or better some pics . . . Makes it a lot easier HAGone

30 May 2012, 09:05 AM	#6
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	May be easier to date using the serial number, that way you can cross reference with model/year.

30 May 2012, 10:50 AM	#8
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Plexi

30 May 2012, 11:25 PM	#13
Jimmytsai531122 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 103	nice and classics, congrats!

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