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Bhutton · 5 September 2015, 01:56 AM

Seems like there's a lot of negative press out there around the 1803, and to go for the model after 1988 where the double quickset becomes an option - Is this true? is there movement issues?

I want my dress watch to be under 10k, and gold, and I though a 1803 fits the bill - and unless i'm missing something, a president on leather is a nice watch hand down to any kids I may be so lucky to have (god willing)

swish77 · 5 September 2015, 02:34 AM

Yes, a great dress watch, with or without quick set. And if your budget is $10K you can certainly find a great condition 1803 for much less (head only, of course.) I would say that the quick set is more convenient (vintage and quick set usually don't go together), but I never had any movement issues with my 1803 from 1964. Good luck!

afterworkproject · 5 September 2015, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Yes, a great dress watch, with or without quick set. And if your budget is $10K you can certainly find a great condition 1803 for much less (head only, of course.) I would say that the quick set is more convenient (vintage and quick set usually don't go together), but I never had any movement issues with my 1803 from 1964. Good luck!

That is one awesome pie pan dial!!!

I have a 1985 birthyear 18038 which has the quickset day, but not a quickset date. I've had no issues with it. Hope that helps.

omitohud · 5 September 2015, 04:37 AM

Negative press? This is the first time I heard this. I have both ref n had no issue whatsoever, as well as many well documented famous people wearing them.

I blame it on the autoconnect.

RazorD · 5 September 2015, 05:05 AM

Great reference IMO.

glocati · 5 September 2015, 05:06 AM

The movement in the 1803 is a solid workhorse. The only "bad press" I ever hear is not on the movement's reliability , but the fact that it is not quickset. Makes keeping the day-date in synch a bit more work/inconvenient.

I would take that inconvenience any day for the cool acrylic crystal. The single and double quickset day dates are sapphire crystal.

joli160 · 5 September 2015, 05:22 AM

I think it's the best dress watch ever

crowncollection · 5 September 2015, 08:26 AM

Yes it a beautiful dress watch

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Dries · 5 September 2015, 02:02 PM

Yes!

Brian HCM#1 · 6 September 2015, 12:40 AM

Here is my early to mid 70's 1803 that was my grandfathers, my dads now mine. I think it has that classic look that never goes out of style. I keep it on a watch winder so the date isn't too much of a pain to change.

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Case61 · 6 September 2015, 12:59 AM

Here's my circa 1977 1803. I think it's just gorgeous and makes a fine dress watch. The lack of quickset is kind of a PITA, but not a deal-killer, IMHO, in light of its vintage goodness.

No problems with its movement for me, plus it helps me with my Italian. How many watches can do that?

Robbyvm · 6 September 2015, 01:21 AM

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Yes!

A stunner Dries !!

Dries · 6 September 2015, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbyvm

A stunner Dries !!

Thanks

Dries · 6 September 2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Case61

Here's my circa 1977 1803. I think it's just gorgeous and makes a fine dress watch. The lack of quickset is kind of a PITA, but not a deal-killer, IMHO, in light of its vintage goodness.

No problems with its movement for me, plus it helps me with my Italian. How many watches can do that?

Nice min. track 1803

watchyou · 6 September 2015, 01:40 AM

You will love the 1803.

Robbyvm · 6 September 2015, 05:18 AM

What should i expect to pay for a great white gold head only 1803? ( in euro)

THC · 6 September 2015, 05:49 AM

Try shopping more... you can get a very nice single quick set, 18038, for around 9k here in the trusted sellers section... Be wary of band stretch when buying any day date though.. Good luck

Case61 · 6 September 2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dries

Nice min. track 1803

Thanks!

SubTTKky · 7 September 2015, 02:36 AM

Have a couple of YG DD 1803, 18038 and 18238 versions...nil issue with the movement and excellent beautiful watch to watch the hands sweep by...

Willygallardo · 7 September 2015, 10:26 PM

Could be casual too:)

Willygallardo · 7 September 2015, 10:31 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=1803

Bhutton · 9 September 2015, 05:10 AM

Thanks everyone - Head only 1803 yes i'd try to find something much lower than 9k - I haven't been able to find the newer w/ box papers for less than 10k CAD (I'm dealing with our absolutely crap dollar right now)

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

dpa94114 · 11 September 2015, 05:33 AM

WG is much harder to find....esp if you are looking for a WG band

5 September 2015, 05:22 AM	#7
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,738	I think it's the best dress watch ever __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

5 September 2015, 08:26 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Yes it a beautiful dress watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

7 September 2015, 02:36 AM	#19
SubTTKky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Kky Location: RolexLand Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Have a couple of YG DD 1803, 18038 and 18238 versions...nil issue with the movement and excellent beautiful watch to watch the hands sweep by... __________________ Rolex Sub16613,GMT IIC 116713,Daytona 116523 (Golden Champage with Diamonds),DD1803,18038,18238,DJ16233,DJ16014,Omega Speedy

5 September 2015, 01:56 AM	#1
Bhutton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 197	Day Date 1803 good Dress watch? Seems like there's a lot of negative press out there around the 1803, and to go for the model after 1988 where the double quickset becomes an option - Is this true? is there movement issues? I want my dress watch to be under 10k, and gold, and I though a 1803 fits the bill - and unless i'm missing something, a president on leather is a nice watch hand down to any kids I may be so lucky to have (god willing)

5 September 2015, 04:37 AM	#4
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Negative press? This is the first time I heard this. I have both ref n had no issue whatsoever, as well as many well documented famous people wearing them. I blame it on the autoconnect.

5 September 2015, 05:05 AM	#5
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Great reference IMO.

5 September 2015, 05:06 AM	#6
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	The movement in the 1803 is a solid workhorse. The only "bad press" I ever hear is not on the movement's reliability , but the fact that it is not quickset. Makes keeping the day-date in synch a bit more work/inconvenient. I would take that inconvenience any day for the cool acrylic crystal. The single and double quickset day dates are sapphire crystal.

5 September 2015, 02:02 PM	#9
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Yes!

6 September 2015, 12:40 AM	#10
Brian HCM#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 109	Here is my early to mid 70's 1803 that was my grandfathers, my dads now mine. I think it has that classic look that never goes out of style. I keep it on a watch winder so the date isn't too much of a pain to change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 September 2015, 01:40 AM	#15
watchyou "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 909	You will love the 1803.

6 September 2015, 05:18 AM	#16
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	What should i expect to pay for a great white gold head only 1803? ( in euro)

6 September 2015, 05:49 AM	#17
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,660	Try shopping more... you can get a very nice single quick set, 18038, for around 9k here in the trusted sellers section... Be wary of band stretch when buying any day date though.. Good luck

7 September 2015, 10:26 PM	#20
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	Could be casual too:)

7 September 2015, 10:31 PM	#21
Willygallardo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willy Location: Montreal Watch: AP's - Rolex Posts: 972	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=1803

9 September 2015, 05:10 AM	#22
Bhutton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 197	Thanks everyone - Head only 1803 yes i'd try to find something much lower than 9k - I haven't been able to find the newer w/ box papers for less than 10k CAD (I'm dealing with our absolutely crap dollar right now) Thanks for the feedback everyone!

11 September 2015, 05:33 AM	#23
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	WG is much harder to find....esp if you are looking for a WG band

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