FS: Rolex Day-Date (Ref. 1803) YG Claw Dial

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Originally released in 1956, the Day-Date is one of the most iconic watches ever produced. This yellow gold example comes with a champagne pie pan dial with the very rarely seen dagger hands and claw indices.

To avoid paying excess taxes Rolex would sometimes ship the head only and have their bracelets made in the country the watch was being retailed. This example being made in Japan.

Reference: 1803
Movement: 1555
Year: 1962
Case: 36mm
Box & papers: No
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $22,999 shipped

CONDITION & SERVICING
- The case had a light polish in the past and has light wear from use.
- The engravings are light but visible via a loupe.
- The dial has a nice spotting patina to it.
- The bracelet has light stretch. It was Made in Japan and will fit a 7 3/4" wrist.
- Service history is unknown but it is running to spec.