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zapokee · 23 May 2014, 11:03 PM

I've been looking for a silver-dial 1803 for the longest time, and this one from the 1950s has come up. The dealer says it's unpolished.

In particular, I'm wondering if the date wheel is original, and I see only one hallmark on the back of the lugs but have seen multiple marks on later 1803s.

I'd love to hear the opinions of the experts here.

Kingair · 23 May 2014, 11:16 PM

Nice !

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Eulogy · 24 May 2014, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapokee

In particular, I'm wondering if the date wheel is original, and I see only one hallmark on the back of the lugs but have seen multiple marks on later 1803s.

If I'm not mistaken, my early 60's 1803 only has one hallmark on the back of the lugs. It is in my safe at home but I'm pretty sure the back looks just like yours.

And the markers on the dial (doorstop 6 and 9) are identical.

adam78 · 24 May 2014, 06:02 AM

It looks nice, but I'd say (by dial and hands) it's more from mid-60s than '50s (the 1803 only appeared in 1959 or so in any case). What is the SN?

dysondiver · 24 May 2014, 06:15 AM

i like the dial and those hands are great.

SkooterNB · 24 May 2014, 06:40 AM

Definitely would need a close up of the bottom of the lug as well as close up of the lug corners. But overall looks very nice, and as adam mentioned it is likely early to mid 60's. Looks like the pictures may have been edited somehow ie color/contrast etc. Overall, the condition looks wonderful.

Darlinboy · 24 May 2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by adam78

It looks nice, but I'd say (by dial and hands) it's more from mid-60s than '50s (the 1803 only appeared in 1959 or so in any case). What is the SN?

Agree, and SN will help pin it down. "T SWISS T" dial is later IIRC.

zapokee · 24 May 2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by adam78

It looks nice, but I'd say (by dial and hands) it's more from mid-60s than '50s (the 1803 only appeared in 1959 or so in any case). What is the SN?

Thanks Adam. Will try to find out the SN today...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlinboy

Agree, and SN will help pin it down. "T SWISS T" dial is later IIRC.

Thanks Darlin'. Can anybody confirm that "T SWISS T" is a replacement dial? This would be a deal breaker...

zapokee · 24 May 2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eulogy

If I'm not mistaken, my early 60's 1803 only has one hallmark on the back of the lugs. It is in my safe at home but I'm pretty sure the back looks just like yours.

And the markers on the dial (doorstop 6 and 9) are identical.

Thanks Mark. Very useful.

zapokee · 24 May 2014, 01:53 PM

Thanks all. I went to see the watch today, and it was indeed a later dial/hand set, albeit authentic Rolex. It's a pass this time, so the hunt continues...

Tokyo Time · 4 June 2014, 03:14 AM

Continue the good hunt!

Kingair · 4 June 2014, 04:34 AM

Keep us updated !

Lovely DD

HAGOne

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ExplorerChris · 4 June 2014, 04:49 AM

Wow
That dial is pristine and the hand are excellent it's such a beautiful classic look.

Enjoy

sea-dweller · 4 June 2014, 02:46 PM

Looks sharp!

24 May 2014, 06:02 AM	#4
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	It looks nice, but I'd say (by dial and hands) it's more from mid-60s than '50s (the 1803 only appeared in 1959 or so in any case). What is the SN? __________________ Cheers, Adam

4 June 2014, 04:49 AM	#13
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Wow That dial is pristine and the hand are excellent it's such a beautiful classic look. Enjoy __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

23 May 2014, 11:16 PM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice ! HAGOne Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

24 May 2014, 06:15 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i like the dial and those hands are great.

24 May 2014, 06:40 AM	#6
SkooterNB "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Nate Location: NM Posts: 167	Definitely would need a close up of the bottom of the lug as well as close up of the lug corners. But overall looks very nice, and as adam mentioned it is likely early to mid 60's. Looks like the pictures may have been edited somehow ie color/contrast etc. Overall, the condition looks wonderful.

24 May 2014, 01:53 PM	#10
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	Thanks all. I went to see the watch today, and it was indeed a later dial/hand set, albeit authentic Rolex. It's a pass this time, so the hunt continues...

4 June 2014, 03:14 AM	#11
Tokyo Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Douglas Location: Tokyo Watch: but don't touch Posts: 481	Continue the good hunt!

4 June 2014, 04:34 AM	#12
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Keep us updated ! Lovely DD HAGOne Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

4 June 2014, 02:46 PM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks sharp!

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