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daniellemire · 16 November 2011, 06:51 AM

Hello Fellow Rolex Owners,

I recently purchased a vintage 1971 Day Date reference 1803. I will post images shortly as I will get it this Friday. The watch is 100% genuine and has been verified. It comes with the sought after Bark finish and trendy original white dial.

Here is my question. Does anybody known what accessories originally came with this reference? What case type? What leaflet or documentation? I see a lot of 1975+ documentation and brown leather boxes out there, but nothing pre-1974.

Any help is appreciated...

Thanks

Keeperoftime · 16 November 2011, 07:04 AM

"sought after Bark finish?"

Are you sure you just purchased this? Or Are you trying to sell this...

If it comes with a bark finish it should have the ref. 1807. I'm not trying to be rude, just letting you know.
I've only heard sought after bark-finish from someone selling a bark watch.

P.S I like the bark 1807s , many do not.

Paladin · 16 November 2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daniellemire

It comes with the sought after Bark finish

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Mocazen · 16 November 2011, 10:52 AM

"Sought after"

daniellemire · 16 November 2011, 01:25 PM

Shit guys don't be so hard on me! :-)

Effectively, it is a 1807.

I've been so into shopping for vintage DD lately that I got the numbers mixed up!

As for the bark finish, I have read that it makes the watch looks bigger, wears off better because the band has more satin finish than polish finish (more forgiving on scratches) and since most come with a white dial, they are coming back in vogue compared to the loads of champagne dial you see around. Also, I have read this particular finish has never been copied so your are sure to get a real Rolex throught out (is that part true?).

So basically, a good entry level vintage DD at a orice point close to the content of gold in the watch!

I am sorry to share up your beliefs.

I am flying to Paris for business next weeks in Business Class. I'll et you know if any passenger throws up at the sight of my poorly loved bark 1807 :-)

That being said, can you stop laughing at my face and provide info on the accessories that came with this 1807 in 1971?

Regards!

daniellemire · 16 November 2011, 02:53 PM

Here is something interesting from 1968

daniellemire · 16 November 2011, 03:05 PM

"Your Rolex Oyster" booklet from 1971

daniellemire · 16 November 2011, 03:13 PM

Interesting shot from a Sea-Dweller but still, gives us an idean of the complete package of the time

Keeperoftime · 16 November 2011, 09:24 PM

I wasn't trying to be hard on you. Welcome to TRF. In any event, your Day-Date is one of my favorites.

P.S in the next 5 years, you may be laughing. These may come back into style!

greekbum · 16 November 2011, 09:56 PM

From a 1967 day date

daniellemire · 17 November 2011, 08:38 AM

Wow thanks guys! I am getting the brown leather box with my 1807. I will be on the hunt for those leaflets. If you happen to know someone who has them for sale!

renfield33 · 17 November 2011, 10:28 AM

send up the BARK SIGNAL!

16 November 2011, 06:51 AM	#1
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	Original accessories delivered with Day-Date 1803 Hello Fellow Rolex Owners, I recently purchased a vintage 1971 Day Date reference 1803. I will post images shortly as I will get it this Friday. The watch is 100% genuine and has been verified. It comes with the sought after Bark finish and trendy original white dial. Here is my question. Does anybody known what accessories originally came with this reference? What case type? What leaflet or documentation? I see a lot of 1975+ documentation and brown leather boxes out there, but nothing pre-1974. Any help is appreciated... Thanks

16 November 2011, 07:04 AM	#2
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	"sought after Bark finish?" Are you sure you just purchased this? Or Are you trying to sell this... If it comes with a bark finish it should have the ref. 1807. I'm not trying to be rude, just letting you know. I've only heard sought after bark-finish from someone selling a bark watch. P.S I like the bark 1807s , many do not. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

16 November 2011, 09:24 PM	#9
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I wasn't trying to be hard on you. Welcome to TRF. In any event, your Day-Date is one of my favorites. P.S in the next 5 years, you may be laughing. These may come back into style! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

16 November 2011, 09:56 PM	#10
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	From a 1967 day date __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

17 November 2011, 10:28 AM	#12
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	send up the BARK SIGNAL! __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

16 November 2011, 10:52 AM	#4
Mocazen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ivan Location: San Diego Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 757	"Sought after"

16 November 2011, 01:25 PM	#5
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	Shit guys don't be so hard on me! :-) Effectively, it is a 1807. I've been so into shopping for vintage DD lately that I got the numbers mixed up! As for the bark finish, I have read that it makes the watch looks bigger, wears off better because the band has more satin finish than polish finish (more forgiving on scratches) and since most come with a white dial, they are coming back in vogue compared to the loads of champagne dial you see around. Also, I have read this particular finish has never been copied so your are sure to get a real Rolex throught out (is that part true?). So basically, a good entry level vintage DD at a orice point close to the content of gold in the watch! I am sorry to share up your beliefs. I am flying to Paris for business next weeks in Business Class. I'll et you know if any passenger throws up at the sight of my poorly loved bark 1807 :-) That being said, can you stop laughing at my face and provide info on the accessories that came with this 1807 in 1971? Regards!

16 November 2011, 02:53 PM	#6
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	Here is something interesting from 1968

16 November 2011, 03:05 PM	#7
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	"Your Rolex Oyster" booklet from 1971

16 November 2011, 03:13 PM	#8
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	Interesting shot from a Sea-Dweller but still, gives us an idean of the complete package of the time

17 November 2011, 08:38 AM	#11
daniellemire "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 6	Wow thanks guys! I am getting the brown leather box with my 1807. I will be on the hunt for those leaflets. If you happen to know someone who has them for sale!

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