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Point2Point · 20 October 2012, 07:16 AM

A relative passed this Day Date on to me. I know almost nothing about these watches, and would really appreciate help in identifying the specific model and vintage.

Thanks!

Kingair · 20 October 2012, 07:29 AM

We'll we can tell you a thousand things about it

But first go through the search function and try 1803 or Day Date

Do you know the serial number ?

You can find that when you remove the bracelet at the 6 o'clock

Bracelet seem worn . . . to refurbish it . . . we're talking about $ 850.00 + shipping . . .

It was a pretty expensive watch when new . . .

Is it a yellow or white gold (not really clear in the pic) ?

HAGWe

Point2Point · 20 October 2012, 08:44 AM

It's yellow gold. The lighting and my poor photo skills make it appear light colored.

Alcan · 20 October 2012, 09:19 AM

The Day-Date has long been considered the Rolex flagship model, but there have been several significant modifications over the years. For more info on yours, remove the bracelet from the 6:00 side of the watch (easily done) and post the reference number there. We can give you much more accurate info when we know which reference we're dealing with.

Kiwinz · 20 October 2012, 10:36 AM

Certainly is a 1803, I would say, with a "Fatboy" dial, named for the larger hour markers and hands.

My guess would be around end 60's to early 70's.

Post some more pics, also from the bracelet if You can.

glocati · 20 October 2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwinz

Certainly is a 1803, I would say, with a "Fatboy" dial, named for the larger hour markers and hands.

My guess would be around end 60's to early 70's.

Post some more pics, also from the bracelet if You can.

x2. 1803 with a fatboy pie pan dial. Cool watch. Is the bracelet hidden clasp ?

Keeperoftime · 20 October 2012, 11:06 PM

As others have said ref. 1803.

This is a plastic crystal, non quick-set day-date Rolex.

It has a so-called "fat boy" dial. This is in regards to the dial's markers.

Its a lovely piece, I saw a similar on ebay recently.

joe100 · 21 October 2012, 01:47 AM

Appears to be some bracelet stretch

Kingair · 21 October 2012, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Appears to be some bracelet stretch

Some . . . . ?

HAGWe

joe100 · 21 October 2012, 02:09 AM

That was tongue-in-cheek Marc

Kingair · 21 October 2012, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

That was tongue-in-cheek Marc

;-)

HAGWe

Point2Point · 22 October 2012, 02:28 AM

Thanks for the info, guys. I'm going to service the watch and refurbish the bracelet. Will post back with pics at a later date.

Point2Point · 18 April 2014, 05:37 PM

Compare with the pic at the top:

No stretch:

MonBK · 18 April 2014, 05:44 PM

Is that really the same watch and bracelet?

Point2Point · 18 April 2014, 06:09 PM

It's the same watch. I got the bracelet back just this week from a Michael Young restoration.

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crowncollection · 18 April 2014, 07:15 PM

Looks great

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MonBK · 18 April 2014, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Point2Point

It's the same watch. I got the bracelet back just this week from a Michael Young restoration.

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What a transformation.

dpa94114 · 19 April 2014, 04:49 AM

I love the watch...the wide boy is beautiful on gold!

datejust24 · 19 April 2014, 05:17 AM

wow...Mr. Young did a fine job...as per usual from what i've seen...congrats on inheriting a fine piece.

southtexas · 19 April 2014, 05:22 AM

Holy thread revival! I know MY takes some time to do his work, but wow!

Nice work by Mr. Young, as usual. Great looking watch.

GeoGio Greece · 19 April 2014, 06:44 AM

It only took one day !

It was Tue and now is Wed

Great watch. Enjoy

Frogdog · 19 April 2014, 06:50 AM

Looks brand new! Beautiful! 👍

watchcrank · 19 April 2014, 08:34 AM

Vast improvement, nice wide boy. m

Kingair · 19 April 2014, 09:38 AM

So I really appreciate that you used the info we all gave

And congrats

It is a stunning DD !

Happy Easter

Point2Point · 19 April 2014, 10:18 AM

Thanks, everyone! I am falling in love with this watch.

20 October 2012, 07:16 AM	#1
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	Help me identify this Day Date A relative passed this Day Date on to me. I know almost nothing about these watches, and would really appreciate help in identifying the specific model and vintage. Thanks!

20 October 2012, 09:19 AM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	The Day-Date has long been considered the Rolex flagship model, but there have been several significant modifications over the years. For more info on yours, remove the bracelet from the 6:00 side of the watch (easily done) and post the reference number there. We can give you much more accurate info when we know which reference we're dealing with. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 October 2012, 11:06 PM	#7
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	As others have said ref. 1803. This is a plastic crystal, non quick-set day-date Rolex. It has a so-called "fat boy" dial. This is in regards to the dial's markers. Its a lovely piece, I saw a similar on ebay recently. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 October 2012, 01:47 AM	#8
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Appears to be some bracelet stretch __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

21 October 2012, 02:09 AM	#10
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	That was tongue-in-cheek Marc __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 October 2012, 07:29 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	We'll we can tell you a thousand things about it But first go through the search function and try 1803 or Day Date Do you know the serial number ? You can find that when you remove the bracelet at the 6 o'clock Bracelet seem worn . . . to refurbish it . . . we're talking about $ 850.00 + shipping . . . It was a pretty expensive watch when new . . . Is it a yellow or white gold (not really clear in the pic) ? HAGWe

20 October 2012, 08:44 AM	#3
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	It's yellow gold. The lighting and my poor photo skills make it appear light colored.

20 October 2012, 10:36 AM	#5
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Certainly is a 1803, I would say, with a "Fatboy" dial, named for the larger hour markers and hands. My guess would be around end 60's to early 70's. Post some more pics, also from the bracelet if You can.

22 October 2012, 02:28 AM	#12
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	Thanks for the info, guys. I'm going to service the watch and refurbish the bracelet. Will post back with pics at a later date.

18 April 2014, 05:37 PM	#13
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	Compare with the pic at the top: No stretch:

18 April 2014, 05:44 PM	#14
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Is that really the same watch and bracelet?

18 April 2014, 06:09 PM	#15
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	It's the same watch. I got the bracelet back just this week from a Michael Young restoration. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 April 2014, 07:15 PM	#16
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	Looks great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

19 April 2014, 04:49 AM	#18
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	I love the watch...the wide boy is beautiful on gold!

19 April 2014, 05:17 AM	#19
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	wow...Mr. Young did a fine job...as per usual from what i've seen...congrats on inheriting a fine piece.

19 April 2014, 05:22 AM	#20
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,695	Holy thread revival! I know MY takes some time to do his work, but wow! Nice work by Mr. Young, as usual. Great looking watch. __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

19 April 2014, 06:44 AM	#21
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	It only took one day ! It was Tue and now is Wed Great watch. Enjoy __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

19 April 2014, 06:50 AM	#22
Frogdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kentucky Watch: u talknbout Willis Posts: 688	Looks brand new! Beautiful! 👍

19 April 2014, 08:34 AM	#23
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	Vast improvement, nice wide boy. m

19 April 2014, 10:18 AM	#25
Point2Point "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 142	Thanks, everyone! I am falling in love with this watch.

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